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Urvara Krsi's dried fruits project was envisaged to add to our existing operations with a view to incorporate our sustainable agriculture approach, and also adding to the existing Urvara Krsi portfolio. The project is based in Telangana, near farms of many fruits: banana, papaya, mango, and others. Most importantly, these can all be sourced directly from the farmers, which is the Urvara Krsi way. The fruit-drying machine is from France, and the project has been initiated in technical collaboration with partners in France. Trials are being optimised with their inputs. Our process is 100% natural, using slightly over-ripe fruits and converting them into dried fruit. Today we are undertaking trials, optimising the end-product with local Indian fruits and feedback from markets both Indian and overseas. Learn more 👉 www.urvarakrsi.com ----- #agriculture #agroforestry #farming #aginnovation #agtech #sustainability #environment #startups #entrepreneur #farmers #organicfarming #organicagriculture #sustainable #sustainableagriculture #agribusiness #science #research #india #agro #agritech #sustainabledevelopment #training #productivity #strategy #technology #researchanddevelopment #projectmanagement #planning #climatechange #forestry #biodiversity #health #innovation #startup

KNCCI President, Dr. Eric Rutto, met with representatives from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), led by Dr Cheng Cheng, the Lead for Asian Partnerships, and Mr John Macharia, the Country Manager for Kenya. AGRA, an African-led partnership mission is to help millions of small-scale farmers and their families lift themselves out of poverty and hunger. Its programmes develop practical solutions to significantly boost farm productivity and incomes for the poor while safeguarding the environment. The conversation focused on the agricultural sector and explored ways in which KNCCI and AGRA could collaborate to enhance the entire agricultural value chain. This collaboration spans from generating and breeding high-quality seeds, providing top-notch machinery, promoting sustainable farming techniques, and ensuring adherence to export standards. Discussions took place on how Africa could leverage agricultural investments, highlighting a fund from the Chinese government aimed at subsidizing the cost of high-quality machinery for farmers. The goal is to improve the agricultural sector through training and capacity building, investment in modern technology, advanced equipment, and agro-processing. The potential partnership in using agricultural drones to simplify business operations was also considered. KNCCI expressed its intention to diversify exported products to China beyond avocados and macadamia nuts, including chillies, mushrooms, beef, water melon and other agricultural goods. It was also noted that KNCCI plans to lead a business delegation to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in November, seeking more opportunities for Kenyan businesses to export their products to China. KNCCI called for collaboration in several key areas: addressing post-harvest losses, warehousing, value addition, creating demonstration farms as educational tools, promoting smart climate farming, SME diagnostics in agriculture tagetting 3000 women for financing with an ultimate goal of over 127,000 businesses. Present were KNCCI's National Directors Lucy Muchoki, Cynthia Nyawira, Shakir Swaleh, and the CEO of KNCCI, Mr. Patrick Nyangweso, along with KNCCI Secretariat.

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⏰ It’s about the right time! 🚀 The #HorizonEurope project, VALERECO, is about to start! The VALERECO team consisting of 15 partners from 11 European countries, led by AUA, will soon meet in Athens, Greece, to introduce the 4-year plan. VALERECO is more than just a project; it's a commitment to advancing sustainable, productive, and climate-neutral farming systems. 🌿 The partners are prepared to promote the adoption of different legume crops, seeking to encourage diversification of farming practices throughout the EU and Associated Countries. Visit 👉 www.valereco.eu to learn more. 🔔 Stay updated on VALERECO's progress by following on social media. Agricultural University of Athens Burgundy School of Business - BSB Delphy Universidade de Coimbra Foodscale Hub Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Leibniz Universität Hannover Wageningen University & Research INTIA AgriFood Lithuania Università degli Studi di Firenze Università di Pisa AgFutura Technologies Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna Helvetas #valereco #sustainablecrops #legumerevolution #LegumeLabs #LegumeLegacy

China, the world’s biggest agriculture importer, has set targets to drastically reduce its reliance on overseas buying over the coming decade in line with its push for food security, but they will be exceedingly difficult to meet, experts say. With limited land and water, China will have to sharply increase farming productivity through technology, including genetically modified crops, and expand area under cultivation to meet Beijing’s 10-year projections. The government envisions 92% self-sufficiency in staple grains and beans by 2033, up from 84% during 2021-2023, according to a document released in late April, on a path towards President Xi Jinping’s goal to become an “agriculture power” by the middle of the century.

PDF Agribusiness and Innovation Systems in Africa Kurt Larsen digsell https://lnkd.in/eWY-G7FE This book examines how agricultural innovation arises in four African countries Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda through the lens of agribusiness, public policies, and specific value chains for food staples, high value products, and livestock. Determinants of innovation are not viewed individually but within the context of a complex agricultural innovation system involving many actors and interactions. The volume is based on qualitative interviews with agribusiness representatives that were designed to shed light on their experiences on public policies that either enhances or impedes innovation in Africa s agriculture sector. Following are the volume’s main messages on policies, institutions and … Read More » https://lnkd.in/e3uS-N-s

My name is Nattharinee (Chris) Ruecha. I’m passionate about the "Food and Agriculture" business and have been active for over 2 decades. Having grown up living and working on a family farm, I have developed a deep passion for the food industry, specifically the principle economic crops industry in my region include rice, sugarcane and cassava. My vision for the future of agriculture is one that is sustainable, innovative and the backbone of economic growth in Thailand and the world. The future starts with innovation involving family farms, agricultural researchers, engineers and manufactures to create more efficient farms that produce a higher yield. Sustainable farming is a critical challenge the agricultural industry will face in the future. Nattharinee Ruecha Nattharinee Ruecha

Indonesia's agricultural sector, a crucial pillar of the economy, faces significant challenges. But what if technology could hold the key to unlocking its full potential? Our latest report dives deep into Agritech in Indonesia, exploring how innovative solutions are tackling inefficiencies, limited market access, and resource constraints. Here's a glimpse of what you'll find: • Agritech's current stat, key challenges, and opportunity for disruptions in key areas like horticulture, aquaculture, poultry, and ruminant farming. • Promising business models adopted by Agritech startups driving disruption. • The compelling investment opportunities within Indonesia's Agritech sector. By fostering collaboration and addressing key roadblocks, stakeholders can unlock the potential of Agritech for a more efficient, sustainable, and food-secure future for Indonesia. Unfold the full report through this link https://lnkd.in/eF-fzsmp #Agritech #Indonesia #FoodSecurity

Great examples from the ground on how #digitalization can support and advance #agroecology.