Tag: Agri-Tech

Entrepreneurs to showcase innovation at CSIR Start-up Conclave

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW : The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s- National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), and the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) — are jointly organizing the CSIR Start-up Conclave 2025 on 14–15 September 2025 at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow. The conclave is centered on the theme “Transforming Research and Development into Start-ups: Innovations in Agriculture, Environment, and Health for Industry and Society.” UP CM Yogi Adityanath will be the chief guest at the event. Following…

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Uttar Pradesh Poised to Lead India’s Agri-Tech Revolution

Arijit Bose
Uttar Pradesh, agri-tech, agriculture, technology, Yogi Adityanath, UP-AGREES, World Bank, Agri Stack, AgriVoltaic farming, high-tech nurseries, UAE investment, Netherlands MoUs, startups, AgWise, IRRI-ISARC, Mahatma Buddh University, Soil Health Cards, ODOP, MSME, NABARD, digital agriculture, sustainable farming, farmer welfare, rural infrastructure, digital literacy

Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s agricultural powerhouse, is rapidly emerging as a frontrunner in the nation’s agri-tech revolution, leveraging technology, policy reforms, and international collaborations to transform its farming landscape. With a 20% contribution to India’s agricultural output despite possessing only 11% of the country’s cultivable land, UP is harnessing innovation to boost productivity, enhance farmer incomes, and ensure sustainable growth. Government’s Vision and Initiatives Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been a vocal advocate for integrating technology into agriculture, emphasizing its potential to triple food production. Speaking at the…

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Uttar Pradesh: An Emerging Cradle of Agri-Tech

Arijit Bose
Agri-Tech

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s most populous state, is transforming its agricultural landscape with the integration of agri-tech. The state’s vast and diverse agro-climatic zones make it an ideal ground for implementing innovative agricultural technologies. With a focus on improving productivity, sustainability, and profitability, UP is steadily becoming an emerging hub for agri-tech advancements. Key Drivers of Agri-Tech Growth in Uttar Pradesh Government Initiatives and Policies: Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM): Aims to increase the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY):…

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