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March 28, 2024

  • Next Business Media and InternetShine Technologies Set to Host AgriNext Awards & Conference 2024

    Next Business Media and InternetShine Technologies are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural AgriNext Conference, a pioneering event set against the dynamic backdrop of Dubai. Building on the success of six FiNext conferences, Next Business Media and InternetShine Corp are introducing the AgriNext Awards and Conference. This event aims to create a cohesive platform that brings together Agriculture and Agtech startups, SMEs, technology providers, investors, institutions, and stakeholders to foster connections and drive industry progress.

  • Can You Eat Cactus? Here Are 6 Health Benefits of the Cactus Plant

    The cactus plant, often associated with arid landscapes and prickly spines, surprisingly offers an array of health benefits that have been cherished for centuries. From its succulent leaves to its vibrant fruits, the cactus plant is a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

  • Kisan Mazdoor Commission Unveils Agenda for Farmers: Demands Structural Changes in Agriculture

    The Press Club in New Delhi announced the Kisan Mazdoor Commission (KMC), a platform dedicated to addressing the systemic issues plaguing the agricultural sector. With the looming general elections, this initiative aims to delve deeper into the challenges faced by farmers and laborers, surpassing the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission. The KMC seeks to confront the escalating corporate dominance in the supply chain of agricultural inputs, which has led to soaring production costs for farmers and dwindling incomes from agricultural produce.

  • Geolife Agritech appoints Ravi Kshirsagar as its Vice President of Corporate Affairs

    A leading player in the agriculture sector, Geolife Agritech, has recently appointed Ravi Kshirsagar as its Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Strategy. This move reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team with experts as it continues to innovate in agricultural solutions, particularly through its Balance Complete Nutrition Package (BCNP) offerings.

  • Slow Transition to Non-Farm Employment Has Reversed, Says ILO Report

    Despite recent improvements in overall labor force participation and employment rates in India, employment conditions remain poor according to the 'India Employment Report 2024'. Released jointly by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the report underscores concerning trends, notably the reversal of the slow transition to non-farm employment. 

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March 28, 2024

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