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Sep 03, 2024: A MoU was signed between BAIF Development Research Foundation and Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) to advance the production of Spineless Cactus and Hybrid Napier, as a part of its effort to drive sustainable agricultural solutions.
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The MoU signed between Dr. Bharat Kakade, President and Managing Trustee of BAIF and Dr. Richard Lobo, Head of Innovation and R&D, Tata Chemicals at the Head Office of BAIF in Pune, aims at leveraging BAIF’s expertise in agricultural practices, climate-smart farming and agro-biodiversity conservation along with the strength of Tata Chemicals in advanced materials, agrochemistry and biosciences.
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“Tata Chemicals and BAIF are committed to enhancing the welfare of farmers through the development of Spineless Cactus and Hybrid Napier, which hold significant potential for bio-energy, fodder, and other bio-based products,” said Dr. Lobo.
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Dr. Kakade, stated, “This partnership will introduce climate-smart technologies to benefit rural communities and support Tata Chemicals’ agri-tech initiatives aimed at improving rural livelihoods”.
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The initiative is set to focus on scaling up the production of these crops, with an emphasis on benefiting farmers and developing innovative bio-energy and bio-based products bio-leather.
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