INI farms gets Rs 16 crore investment from ESG First Fund
INI Farms, a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables in India, has received a $1.95m investment from the ESG First Fund managed by Aavishkaar Capital. ESG First Fund is a $250m fund focused on investing in Asia and Africa to generating ESG outcomes and financial returns alongside positive social impact. INI farms is working with AgroStar, an agri-tech firm, to provide end-to-end services to farmers from advisory and input to output offtake to leverage mutual supply chain capabilities. Key Points
Economic TimesAavishkaar Capital invests Rs 16 crore in INI Farms
ESG First Fund, managed by Aavishkaar Capital, an Aavishkaar Group company and set up in partnership with KfW, a German state-owned development bank, has announced its first investment of ₹16 crore ($1.95 million) from the ESG First Fund into INI Farms. Key Points
The HinduAvian flu wreaks havoc in California, poultry industry takes an existential hit
Avian flu is back at it, and once again it's taken a toll on the ‘Egg Basket of the World’. Experts advise Californian farm owners to take adequate measures. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBizarre sight out of plane window during flight baffles internet, gets 14 million views, thousands of com
While flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne, Brad Stewart got a strange sight out of the plane window that has baffled the social media users. He uploaded it on TikTok and it has been seen more than 14 million times since early December. Key Points
Economic TimesZetta farms announces major expansion in Assam
Zetta farms is on an expansion drive in Assam, securing a lease for 7,000 acres of Bakhola Tea Estate along with two associated factories. This move reinforces Zetta Farms' presence in the tea industry, positioning it to yield an impressive 3.5 million kilograms of tea annually. Key Points
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The Bird Flu Outbreak Has Taken an Ominous Turn
The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread. Key Points
WIREDUS issues nationwide alert as deadly outbreak linked to popular snack spreads
US has issued a nationwide alert as deadly listeria outbreak linked to a popular grocery store snack has spread rapidly. Read more below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAfter 3-hour questioning, ED arrests TMC's Shahjahan for non-cooperation
India News: Sheikh Shahjahan arrested after non-cooperative questioning. Faces 15-16 land grabbing complaints. ED seeks custody in Rs 12 crore properties attached Key Points
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