Ashish Gupta (Gupta-jee)

Renewable & Green Energy has always been limited to urban and semi-urban areas its time that it penetrates to rural after decades.#women are going to be the torchbearers for making clean & green energy - accessible,available & affordable for last mile not only generating livelihood for themselves but also impacting their communities at scale. This collaboration with Grameen Foundation India marks AgriVijay official entry to the state of Uttar Pradesh and with these 40 FPO’s (Farmer Producer Organisations) when women are made #entrepreneurs with our Renewable Energy Stores training & upskilling 1200 farmers ultimately creating a reach of 20,000 farmers will not bring awareness of benefits of the technologies in Solar,Biogas or Green Energy but also bring adoption at pace to achieve our vision of building #aatmanirbharbharat for tomorrow together. Exciting times ahead ! #agrivijay #empoweringfarmers #socialimpactinvesting #climatechange #FPOs Startup India Atal Innovation Mission Official NITI Aayog Invest India FICCI Confederation of Indian Industry NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Mumbai Angels NABVENTURES Fund Omnivore Acumen Upaya Social Ventures IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network) Avaana Capital SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) 3one4 Capital Beyond Capital Ventures Arkam Ventures Narendra Modi Dr. Mahendra Singh Government of Uttar Pradesh Shobha Chanchlani Anita Yadav

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#ACROPICS is a large network of partners and Sustainable Agricultural Systems ( #SAS ) - across 12 countries and 4 continents - which are co-developing Agroecological Crop Protection methods. In India #GramDishaTrust ( www.gramdisha.org ) (GDT) - is a SAS based in Himachal Pradesh - collaborating with 3 Natural Farming Farmer Producer Companies (NF FPCs) - to co-develop such solutions. The solutions range not just from production aspects - but also Food Systems Transformations drivers - such as market linkage, price discovery, Carbon estimation - among other innovations. From a systems perspective it is not just production which is to be address - but also the supply/value chains, finance, markets and consumer behavior - which influence a producers practice. Here is an article in Tehelka by Deepanwita Niyogi - which highlights these aspects of #ACROPICS, GDT and Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan - who are co-designing solutions for #TheSmall holder farmers of the Himalayas. More #SAS across the worlds are detailing their endeavors and soon, we may see results of these in public domain in the years to come. More here - https://lnkd.in/g7EDRX24 #NoFarmersNoFood #KnowFarmersKnowFood #Vocal4LocalGlobal https://lnkd.in/gbUn9M9K

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Integration of technologies and resources ie establishment of ecosystem - Agrispecific Biome can only shape sustainable agriculture.

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The #Budget FY 25 has been presented, and while it's encouraging to see the Indian government prioritizing #productivity and #climateresilience in #agriculture and #alliedsectors, it's disappointing to note the absence of any mention of #livestock. Livestock contributes approximately 25% of the total agricultural #GDP in low and middle-income countries (#LMICs), providing a vital livelihood source for hundreds of millions of poor people. However, livestock production faces significant threats from climate change, with rising temperatures and unpredictable #weather patterns drastically impacting how livestock feed, produce, and reproduce. In #India, the need for climate-resilient #dairying is urgent. As temperatures rise and weather becomes more erratic, traditional livestock management practices are increasingly challenged. Adaptation and resilience strategies are essential to ensure the sustainability of livestock farming, a cornerstone of rural livelihoods and the agricultural economy. The visualization on the screen is a joint production of SEBI Livestock, University of Edinburgh, The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), the @The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems GAAFS at the University of Edinburgh, and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya. These organizations are members of the Livestock Data for Decisions (#LD4D) Community. This comprehensive map highlights the adaptive measures livestock keepers globally are employing to build resilience against climate change. It showcases the vast potential for promoting climate resilience within the livestock sector through various means, including: Heat and Drought-Tolerant Breeds and Climate-Adapted Feeds Let us explore five transformative case studies from India that have paved the way for creating climate-resilient livestock ecosystems. Indian Dairy Association Ndri Graduates Saloni SharmaDhruv Sharma Dairynews7x7 Kuldeep Sharma Suruchi Consultants National Dairy Development Board Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Varsha Joshi https://lnkd.in/gGFmM5ZV  

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It is important to include livestock into top priority of Productivity and Climate resilient agriculture. This video showcase 5 case studies from India wherein efforts of various stakeholers is reducing emissions from the livestock at small holder level.

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#SuSPNF - Enabling Sustainable Food Systems through Natural Farming - International Conference 2nd Circular. This details about the session for presentation by participants from India and other countries. There is also possibilities of field visits to different Natural Farms and witnessing the functioning of CETARA-NF certification at play for market linkage. Overwhelming number of papers have been recieved for this event, showcasing the importance of the topic! Do share and plan. #NoFarmersNoFood #KnowFarmersKnowFood #Vocal4LocalGlobal #SustainableFoodSystems

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Chana, Mustard may follow Soybean Sans Futures Trade Restart Soybean crisis is almost over (despite sluggish prices) as Maharashtra goes for polls on 20th Nov. Dilution in moisture norm, addl per/ha subsidy may do its bit in polls. Will Chana (#chickpea) & Mustard (#rapeseed) become next #Soybean is a key issue. Likely rise in Acreage in both crops due to better rates, ample water, elevated edible oil prices may yield bumper output in Mar-Apr. On the other hand, prices of Australian #chana and local markets are hinting at more declines, likely edible oil duty cut, huge NAFED stock or sharp correction in global edible oil mkt may drag #mustard below MSP. Current rates of both crops reasonably attractive for Farmers if they can realize it for their Rabi harvests. Unfortunately, suspension of Chana, Mustard Futures are depriving farmers of remunerative prices. Time is opportune for all stakeholders (Exchanges, Farm Leaders, Politicians--opposition to be precise, trade bodies, and think tanks) to fight for getting futures trading back in all suspended/banned agri-derivatives, including #Tur, Urad, #Moong and #Rice in addition to Soy complex and Palm oil. May be Delhi State Polls will have Chana/Mustard crisis as a major issue. My article on the issue: https://lnkd.in/dCrbNhW8 Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)Indian Nationalist Congress Party - SharadChandra PawarNationalist Congress PartyShivsenaShivsena RajasthanNCDEXMulti Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.NSE IndiaBSEIndiaBSE E - Agricultural Markets (BEAM) PRABINA RAJIBIndian Institute of Management AhmedabadIndian Institute of Management BangaloreIndian Institute of Management, CalcuttaICRISATICRIERPahle India FoundationNITI Aayog OfficialMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of IndiaSEBIMadhabi Puri BuchVoice of CPAI: Commodity participants Association of IndiaVAMNICOM OUTREACHmedia-e- niama-IDEA, NAARM-TBINational Commodities Management Services LimitedICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy ResearchPCMU SMARTMAGNET_Maharashtra Agribusiness NetworkWorld Bank Development EconomicsTamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityKrishi JagranWorld Agriculture ForumAgriculture Today GroupAgriculture by S&P Global Commodity InsightsNDTV ProfitNDTV NetworkTimes NowCNBC-TV18ZEE Business

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Digital Agriculture Mission: Cabinet Approves Rs. 2,817 Crore Initiative to Revolutionize Agri Infrastructure Digital Agriculture Mission aims to create a digital public infrastructure for agriculture to provide comprehensive data on farmers and enable farmer-centric digital services. The three DPIs under the Mission are Agristack, Krishi Decision Support System, and Soil Profile Mapping. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Digital Agriculture Mission at an outlay of Rs.2,817 crore, including the central share of Rs. 1,940 crore. The Mission is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital Public Infrastructure, implementing the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), and taking up other IT initiatives by the Central Government, State Governments, and Academic and Research Institutions. In recent years, India's digital revolution has transformed governance and service delivery by creating digital identities, and secured payments and transactions. According to an official release, this has spurred a thriving digital ecosystem in finance, healthcare, education, and retail, positioning India as a leader in citizen-centric digital solutions.

Policy Mismatch in Food Production and Distribution: Leveraging Soybeans to Address India's Protein Deficiency Introduction: India, a country with a significant portion of its population suffering from protein deficiency, is at a crossroads. The recent drop in soybean prices ahead of the Maharashtra elections has highlighted a critical policy mismatch in food production and distribution. Despite being the world's largest producer of pulses and an emerging soybean producer, India remains protein deficient. This deficiency is particularly prevalent among the economically weaker sections, where access to protein-rich foods is limited. A well-thought-out policy and program could turn this challenge into an opportunity by utilizing soybeans to address the nation’s protein needs. VIJAY SARDANA FAO Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE) Indian Agricultural Research Institute Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ministry of Food Processing Industries CFTRI M.Sc. (Food Technology) Campus Placements Icar-indian Institute Of Soybean Research INDIAN SOYA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED Read full article at https://shorturl.at/0pDPH

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Exploring Policy Mismatches in Food Production and Distribution: A Call for Sustainable Solutions #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #PolicyReform #RegenerativeFarming #FoodDistribution #Sustainability #AgricultureInnovation #ClimateAction #ZeroHunger #CircularEconomy

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🌱 Sustainable Packaging for Tea & Coffee: The Path to Net Zero 🌍 As the tea and coffee industry evolves, so must our approach to packaging. It’s time to embrace bio-based, plastic-free solutions that meet global sustainability standards. 🚫🌍 With increasing regulations like EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and international targets such as CoP29 and Net Zero, manufacturers need to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining product quality. Our cutting-edge, OK Compost-certified packaging ensures taste and aroma preservation while aligning with decarbonization goals. ♻️🍃 Partner with us in leading the way for greener packaging. Let’s ensure your tea and coffee are as sustainable as they are refreshing! ☕🍵 #SustainablePackaging #BioBasedSolutions #NetZero #Decarbonization #EPR #OKCompost #CoP29 #GreenInnovation

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Somebody asked us What is your moat??The differentiation brought by AgriVijay in the lives of #farmers & rural households with Renewable & Green Energy is the #moat that makes us unique and still the #first mover in 3.5 years of our commercial existence in the #agtech ecosystem. We really wanted someone to copy us but nobody did and people thought we dont have our IP sometimes there are IPs that are invisible building the largest company or #brand that serve the #target market for years - brands like Parle G,Bisleri,ITC or Maruti exist because of their #invisible #moat and not the IPs they have. Its time to build this nation Energy Independent at #rural making it #aatmanirbhar & largest contributor to the global #climateaction movement as a nation 🇮🇳aka #bharat Startup India Atal Innovation Mission Official NITI Aayog Invest India FICCI Confederation of Indian Industry PwC EY Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Women & Child Development Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology STPI - Software Technology Parks of India UN Climate Change Climate Collective Climate Policy Initiative Greening of Finance by Women (GroW) Mumbai Angels Inflexor Ventures Inflection Point Ventures NABVENTURES Fund NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development AIC-JKLU Atal Incubation Centre-Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini AIC - ADT Baramati Foundation a-IDEA, NAARM-TBI Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) Indigram Labs Foundation - TBI, Supported by DST, GoI United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) World Economic Forum Ashden Samunnati Narendra Modi Piyush Goyal (मोदी का परिवार) Smriti Irani Dharmendra Pradhan Rajeev Chandrasekhar

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#Maharashtra state government has confirmed milk subsidy and #SMP #exportsubsidy for #dairyfarmers and processors respectively on July 2nd 2024. They did the same on July 19th 2018 also. The timing, the #milkprice challenge, farmers’ despair, massive SMP stockpiles, the price parity of #dairycommodities particularly SMP, with #globaldairyprices, and the Global Dairy Trade index drop 5% on July 3, 2018, compared to 6.9% down on 2nd July 2, 2024—nothing has changed. The how can we expect different results by doing the same thing? If the combination of #milksubsidy and #exportsubsidy was a solution in 2018, why is the industry standing at the same crossroads again? Read in a comparative analysis of July 2018 situation versus today in a blog by Kuldeep Sharma .. Indian Dairy Association Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Varsha Joshi R S Sodhi Suruchi Consultants Saloni Sharma Dhruv Sharma Devinder Sharma National Dairy Development Board Ndri Graduates https://lnkd.in/g_Z_4eUz

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Are #milksubsidies and #milkpowder #exportsubsidies truly #sustainable solutions? In #Maharashtra, a similar approach was taken six years ago, yet #dairyfarmers find themselves at the same crossroads today. They are now rejecting the ₹35 milk price, even after a ₹5 subsidy as they want minimum Rs 40 per kgs. Moreover, over two-thirds of processors cannot benefit from the export subsidy as they sell fresh category products. So, who are these #subsidies really for? Spend 5 minutes reading an insightful analysis on how history has repeated itself in just six years. The million-dollar question remains: "Can we expect different results by doing the same things under similar circumstances?"

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🚀 Exciting developments in the seed industry! 🌱 ICFA's National Round Table on Seeds, held today in New Delhi, saw participation from over 50 CEOs and senior seed professionals. The meet, chaired by Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Chairman of PVPFRA, and co-chaired by Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, Government of India, addressed key policy issues such as trade, technology, germ plasm imports, biotech approvals, seed licensing, and the passing of the Seed Bill 2024. Highlights included discussions on boosting seed exports from 2-10%, increased allocation for seeds R&D, and the announcement of a Working Group on Seeds to foster collaboration among industry, government, research institutions, and states. Additionally, ICFA proposed the 2nd SeedWorld 2024 event from 16-18 October in Hyderabad and the launch of the India Seed Trade Board. Excited for the future of the seed industry in India! 🌾 #SeedIndustry #ICFA #InnovationInAgriculture #SeedWorld2024

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State of Agritech - 30th June 2024 In Today’s Edition: 1/ Tackling the Godzilla monster called Fertilizer Subsidy 2/ Regenerative Agriculture Goes Mainstream Whether you call it “Regenerative Agriculture” or “Organic Agriculture” or “Agroecology”, the reading on the wall is clear: Transition is inevitable. 3/ Indian Agriculture’s Epochal Moment Would you believe me if I told you that Indian Agriculture is on the verge of an epochal shift and nobody is talking about it with the seriousness it entails? 4/ Interpreting Mahindra Group’s Q4 2024 Results 5/ Reimagining Industrialization with Food Systems 6/ Inside the Coffee Industry’s Broken Value Distribution Systems ( courtesy Solidaridad Network) Meme of the day: Never forget that the agritech futures will be beyond these two binaries. Image Credits: Twitter Link to the edition in the first comment.

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Expectations of the Agriculture Sector from the Union Budget of India!! In the upcoming Government of India Union Budget, expectations for the agriculture and food sector are high, driven by the need to ensure food security, boost rural incomes, and sustain agricultural growth. Key areas of focus likely include: 1. Increased Budgetary Allocation: There is an anticipation of increased funding for existing agricultural schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to support farmers' incomes and rural employment. PM-KISAN provides INR 6,000 per farmer annually which must be increased to INR 9,000. Similarly, MGNREGA guarantees at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year which should be increased to 183 days. 2. Subsidies and Support: Farmers expect continued or enhanced subsidies on fertilizers, however, the overuse of chemical fertilizers which is heavily dependent upon imports is an area of concern. Hence 10% of fertilizer subsidies must be allocated to Biologicals which are important for making agriculture sustainable. 3. Modernization and Innovation: The budget is expected to prioritize investment in agricultural research, technology, and innovation through private sector interventions. This could involve providing subsidies of 50% to private sector MSME and Startups to invest in Research & Development centers on capital deployed. 4. Credit and Insurance: There is likely to be an emphasis on improving access to credit for small and marginal farmers. This might involve enhancements to existing schemes like the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to cover loans upto INR 5,00,000 as well as provide KCC to tenant farmers who have long lease documents. 5. Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: The PLI Scheme for farming and agriculture as those for manufacturing sectors can be a crucial component of the Indian government's strategy to modernize and boost the agricultural sector. The scheme must be put in place for Spices and the F&V sector to increase the export potential of Indian produce. 6. Pradhan Mantri - Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA): The PM-AASHA scheme, with its components like PDPS, represents a comprehensive approach to securing farmers' incomes and stabilizing the agricultural market. By addressing price risks and ensuring minimum income levels, these initiatives play a crucial role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving the livelihoods of farmers across India. The government should encourage private participation by allocating a sizable budget of INR 10,000 crore for the scheme and make it more viable by executing it directly at the federal level. Overall, the budget is expected to balance short-term relief measures with long-term structural reforms to ensure a resilient, productive, and sustainable agricultural sector. Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman, Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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Empowering Regenerative Agriculture: Insights from APCNF Study A recent True Cost Accounting study on Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) reveals transformative impacts from India. Over 630,000 farmers are adopting APCNF, leading to: - Crop Diversity: Increased from 2.1 to 4 crops per farm. - Yields: 11% average increase in prime crops. - Income: 49% net increase, with a 44% reduction in input costs. - Health: 33% fewer workdays lost to illness. - Social Capital: Enhanced community cohesion and mutual support. APCNF demonstrates that regenerative agriculture practices can scale effectively, benefiting economic, environmental, and social spheres. Quantis is dedicated to guiding businesses through sustainable transformation, helping decode the complexities of implementing and scaling regenerative agriculture practices for our clients. Let's champion sustainable food systems together! #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #transformation Alain Vidal Charlotte Bande Marina Haydn Clémence Fauvel Patrick Dahmen Simone Pedrazzini Angelica Rizzo Daniela Hoffmann Sabine Loetscher Coralie Rognon Hadi Obeid Rémi Jaligot Tetyana Pecherska Xun Liao Norihiko Sano Yosuke Honda

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