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Scandron Receives DGCA Type Certification for Its Agri-Focused Drone.  The agricultural drone features a maximum capacity of 8 liters, weighs 24.5 kg, and can reach a height of 196.86 feet. Scandron stated that this certification will help expand its market reach, create new revenue streams, and pave the way for its entry into drone manufacturing. According to analysis, the Indian drone market is projected to grow to $13 billion by 2030. Drone startup Scandron has obtained the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) type certification for its agritech drone model “SNDAG010QX8”. Magellanic Cloud, Scandron's parent company, announced this in a regulatory filing with the BSE. “The certificate, issued to M/s Scandron Private Limited, certifies that the Unmanned Aircraft System “SNDAG010QX8” is of proper design, material, specification, construction, and performance for safe operation,” noted the DGCA’s approval letter. Under the Drone Rules, 2021, all companies must secure DGCA

 Arya.ag an agri startup from noida got a big funding of 242 crore rupees , improving agriculture in India.  Noida-based agritech startup Arya.ag has secured Rs 242.36 crore (approximately $29.2 million) in its latest funding round, led by existing investors Asia Impact and Quona Capital, through Quona Blue Earth and Accion Quona. According to Entrackr, which cited the company's regulatory filing obtained from the RoC, the board of Arya.ag has approved a special resolution to issue 53,695 CCPS at a price of Rs 45,137 each, raising the stated amount. Following this allotment, Arya.ag is valued at roughly Rs 2,700 crore, or $325 million. To date, the startup has raised approximately $110 million from investors. Founded in 1982 by Prasanna Rao, Arya.ag operates as a grain commerce platform that connects agricultural producers with buyers. The startup also provides ancillary services such as warehousing and financing to farmers through third-party lenders. Unlike many other startups, A

"IFFCO has launched a 100-day initiative to reach and cover rural and remote villages, aiming to extend its services to these areas." IIFCO has launched the Nano Fertilizer Usage Promotion Mahaabhiyan on July 1, 2024, to encourage the adoption of nano fertilizers. As part of this initiative, 200 model nano village clusters have been selected, covering 800 villages. Farmers in these villages will receive a 25% subsidy on nano fertilizers, including Nano Urea Plus, Nano DAP, and Sagarika. Additionally, IFFCO will provide a grant of Rs 100 per acre to drone entrepreneurs, enabling farmers to access affordable spraying services. The goal is to demonstrate the benefits of nano fertilizers in improving crop quality and yield, and to promote their wider adoption." "IFFCO has launched a 100-day campaign to promote the use of nano fertilizers, aligning with the Prime Minister's initiative to increase their adoption in agriculture. The campaign aims to conduct demonstrati

ICAR is developing e- market  named as kisankart.online under central government to establish direct contact between farmers and consumers removing the middle man.  ICAR developing kisankart.online for direct contact between farmers and consumers.  Indian Council of agriculture ICAR at ATARI Bengaluru is working on a project aimed at developing an online platform named as kisankart.Online between to establish direct contact farmers, agriprenures and consumers.  It is an approach to create a platform where farmer or agripreneures can sell their products directly to consumers removing the middle man from the agriculture market chain.  What are the purpose and Objectives of Devloping this kisankart.Online E-Commerce platform ? Why it is needed?  To establish direct contact between farmers and consumers.   To remove middle mans as much us possible from the market supply chain.   This will help farmer to earn more profit out of their produce .  Also, It will benifit consumers as they will g

 Top 10 ABM (Agri Business Management) Colleges in India.  Top 10 Colleges for doing MBA in agriculture or agri business Management in India.  Here's the list of top 10 ABM colleges in India that you must target for getting admission in MBA in ABM programme.  Along with fees structure, entrance exam, eligibility criteria, placements and packages.  Let's look at the list of top 10 ABM colleges starting from top ranking .  IIM Ahemdabad (Indian Institute of Management Ahemdabad) : It is a top college for doing MBA degree and it also provides FABM for graduates those wants to learn business management in field of agriculture and allied sectors . Total Fees  : 25 lakhs (2years)         Package : Minimum 20 lakhs to Maximum 50 + lakhs. Depending on your skills and company Hiering  . Course offered : FABM (Food and agri business management)Lucknow Entrance exam: CAT  2. IIM Lucknow : (Indian Institute of Management Lucknow)  Course offered : ABM (Agribusiness Management).  Total Fees

Higher studies options after bsc(hons) agriculture.  If you are bsc(hons) agriculture UG student and thinking of doing higher studies after your UG degree in this fied Or Some Other field then this blog is for you.  Their are several higher studies options students can go for after they completes their UG degree in agriculture.These are : M.Sc in Agriculture :   You can pursue this course after completing of you UG degree.  Entrance exam - You have to clear ICAR JRF exam to get admission in high reputed government Universities.  Or, you can directly take admission in any private college or university on basis of your UG degree.  Specializations in M.Sc agriculture : M.Sc in Agronomy M.Sc in Soil Science M.Sc in Plant Pathology M.Sc in Horticulture M.Sc in Entomology M.Sc in Plant breeding , M.Sc in Agri Informatics etc. These are some most common M.Sc Agriculture specializations that you can go for according to you interests.  2. MBA (Plane or with any Specializations). If you are inte