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Agritech firm Eeki raises $7 million from Sixth Sense Ventures
The Hindu Business Line
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July 1, 2025
Eeki aims to create a sustainable food ecosystem that offers nutritious, affordable food while using 95% less water than traditional methods. T Agritech firm Eeki has raised $7 million from Sixth Sense Ventures. The funds will be used for...
Agritech Startup Eeki Nets $7 Mn
Inc42
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July 1, 2025
SUMMARY The round was led by Sixth Sense Ventures and saw participation from a clutch of undisclosed investors The startup is going to deploy the freshly raised capital in expanding its farming footprint, research & development and accelerate its...
Farmers body pleads to Modi to not allow GM crops, US dairy products into India
The Hindu Business Line
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July 1, 2025
“The introduction of GM crops through trade channels should be non-negotiable for India. It will violate national laws,” ASHA Kisan Swaraj said. | Photo Credit: ANINDITO MUKHERJEE The Alliance for a Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture (ASHA)...
AgriCash raises seed round to drive inclusive agri-fintech innovation in Egypt
Wamda
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July 1, 2025
Egypt-based agri-fintech AgriCash has raised an undisclosed seed funding round led by Alex Angels, with participation from regional investors. Founded by Diaa Youssef and Mostafa El-Sehli in 2024, AgriCash provides farmers with a digital financing...
Agri startup Eeki raises $7 million from Sixth Sense Ventures to expand operations
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
Agri start-up Eeki on Tuesday said it has raised USD 7 million (around Rs 60 crore) from venture fund Sixth Sense Ventures to expand farm operations across India and strengthen research and development (R&D) activities. Funds will be used for...
Agriculture financing soars to K44bn in 2024
The Times Group Malawi
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July 1, 2025
By Kingsley Jassi: Commercial banks more than doubled agriculture financing to K44 billion in 2024, the Bankers Association of Malawi (Bam) has revealed. This comes at a time when the country is grappling with a 20 percent food deficit, having...
Farmers’ Kraal with Erastus Ngaruka – Basic considerations for the dry season
New Era
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Many farming areas in Namibia have received significantly more rain in comparison to the previous season, recording above-average volumes. Moreover, rangeland productivity has improved in some areas, although the quality of the grazing materials...
Environmental protection, a highlight of Sino-Danish cooperation
CGTN
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark. Over the decades, the two countries have engaged in friendly exchanges, with environmental protection – and particularly the development of renewable energy –...
Youth-led farming sparks hope and transformation
Food For Mzansi
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July 1, 2025
Despite barriers, young South Africans are reshaping agriculture. Diale Tilo, executive director at Kgodiso Development Fund, shares how others can learn from youth making waves in agriculture. Even though young people aged 18 to 34 make up over a...
From Soil Scientist to Moringa Mogul: Dr. Saravanan K.’s Journey from Soil Scientist to Organic Farming Visionary
Krishi Jagran
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July 1, 2025
Dr. Saravanan K. started growing organic moringa on 20 acres of certified land and spread it to other farms in Tiruppur, Erode, and Madurai districts on a partnership and leasehold basis. (Image Credit: Dr. Saravanan K.) Dr. Saravanan comes from...
Research & Innovation Push: Cabinet Approves Rs 1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme to Boost Private Sector, Deep-Tech and Startups
Krishi Jagran
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July 1, 2025
The RDI Scheme is designed to break financial barriers that often prevent private companies from entering deep-tech and high-risk research domains. (Photo Source: Canva) In a major push to make India a global hub for innovation, Union Cabinet led...
Togo Tomato: A Flavorful, Heat-Loving Gem for Homes, a Profitable Pick for Farmers
Krishi Jagran
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June 30, 2025
Togo Tomato, a compact and high-yielding variety from West Africa, thrives in Indian home gardens with its rich flavor and container-friendly growth. (Image: AI Generated) Togo Tomato, a lesser-known but incredibly productive variety, originates...
From masterpieces to makeup: eco-friendly art conservation gentle enough for human skin
HORIZON
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Professor Piero Baglioni vividly recalls the moment that set him on a lifelong path of art conservation. It was 1966, and the young Italian chemistry student witnessed firsthand an event that would change the course of his career. On 4 November,...
Enhancing Farmers' Prosperity Through Low Cost, Innovative Farm Technology: Maha Minister
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on Tuesday said that the government is focussing on transforming agriculture in the state and the aim is to enhance productivity using cost-effective and...
Residents out to save McGill Farm
American Farm - Maryland
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July 1, 2025
Farmer Tom O’Donnell, left, talks with lawyer Timothy Duggan about the potential loss of a 21-acre livestock farm on, to affordable housing. (Photo by Richard Starkey) CRANBURY TOWNSHIP — Time will tell if a plan to convert a 175-year-old working...
Lakes State bans distribution of imported seeds to local farmers
The City Review
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July 1, 2025
State agriculture minister says partners, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO), must start buying seeds from local producers instead of importing them By Makur Adut Lakes State Minister of Agriculture,...
Technologists welcome executive order on AI in schools but say more detail is needed
Griffin Daily News - Georgia
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Education software experts say they’re cautiously optimistic about a Trump administration drive to incorporate AI into classrooms, but such a program needs clear goals, specific rules — and enough money to fund the costly systems. “AI is,...
Low prices force Gujarat govt to declare ₹124 crore aid for onion farmers
The Hindu Business Line
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July 1, 2025
To counter the current low onion prices, farmers who sold their produce between April 1 and May 31 to APMCs will be given an assistance of ₹200 per quintal. This assistance will however be limited to 250 quintals or ₹50,000 per farmer. | Photo...
AquaNam redefines sustainable agriculture
New Era
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Monika Amunyela A new chapter in climate-smart agriculture and youth empowerment was marked with the launch of AquaNam, a branch of the Impact Tank Group. The recent launch of AquaNam brought together stakeholders, farmers, financial partners, and...
Global Banks Cut Factory Farming Investments By Half in 2024, But Sustainability Funding Lags
Green Queen
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July 1, 2025
4 Mins Read While the world’s leading finance institutions significantly divested from industrial animal agriculture last year, factory farming still received five times more funding than sustainable systems. International banks’ financial support...