Madhuri Ramesh

Bangalore, London

Editor at Far Eastern Agriculture

Editor at African Farming & Food Processing

Freelance Journalist at Deccan Herald

Editor @ACP_online | Copywriter | Words in @TOIOpinion | @TheWorldToday | @DeccanHerald

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Articles

Helping farmers combat water scarcity: an IFAD and Libya initiative

2 weeks ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

A new US$9.2mn investment project has been launched to help 57,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralist households in chronically dry areas make their water supplies last longer and build their resilience to climate change The Agriculture Sector in Libya (RENEWAL) project will be IFAD’s first-ever investment in Libya.
Pöttinger celebrates half a century of expertise in arable farming technology

2 weeks ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

It has been 50 years since Pöttinger Landtechnik GmbH’s entry into the arable farming technology market The family-owned company based in Grieskirchen, Upper Austria, has been delivering impressive results based on solid expertise in grassland, digital agriculture, tillage, and seed drill technologies.
Hy2gen signs purchase agreement to increase production capacity

2 weeks ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

Hy2gen’s ATLANTIS facility, located in Werlte, Germany, has been certified by CertifHy as the first site in the country to produce RFNBO-compliant e-methane under the EU’s sustainability framework for renewable fuels This certification confirms that ATLANTIS meets all EU criteria for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), including sustainability, traceability, and lifecycle emissions.
Alfa Laval showcases at Expoliva 2025

2 weeks ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

Alfa Laval will showcase the outstanding performance of its Olive Oil Booster system at the XXII International Trade Fair for Olive Oil and Related Industries (Expoliva 2025), taking place from 14-16 May in Jaén, Spain The region surrounding La Selva Del Camp in northern Spain is now at the forefront of modern innovation. A forward-thinking partnership between the century-old cooperative Coselva and Alfa Laval is driving a new era of premium olive oil production.
Controlling spider mites with Entomatic

3 weeks ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

The Entomatic automated dispenser stands as a game changer for spider mite control, ensuring precise and uniform Phytoseiulus distribution across crops Phytoseiulus persimilis, a specialised predatory mite, feeds exclusively on spider mites and is an essential and well-established component of biocontrol programmes. Entomatic is highly versatile and can be used in horizontal and vertical row crops.
Exploring genetic biomarkers that boost poultry taste

3 weeks ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

Poultry meat is one of the most sought-after foods worldwide, valued not only for the nutrition it provides, but also for its palatability Besides being popular for its protein, vitamin and mineral content, poultry meat also contains bioactive compounds, particularly carnosine and anserine that determine its palatability. Both these compounds contribute to the umami taste, known to be a key component of meat flavour, with their quantities primarily being influenced by genetics.
Combatting respiratory infections in chickens

1 month ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

Respiratory diseases in chickens are generally caused by a variety of bacteria belonging to the genus â€˜Mycoplasma,â€™ that possess certain distinctive features that set them apart from typical bacteria While a total of 20 Mycoplasma species have been isolated from avian hosts, according to the MSD Veterinary Manual, only four species are considered pathogenic in poultry.
Functional sponge capable of stormwater recycle and reuse in agriculture

1 month ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

Researchers have created a functional sponge that is capable of efficiently soaking up certain pollutants from water and then releasing them on demand Industrial manufacturing and agriculture, in particular, experience mineral and fertiliser loss due to runoff, leaving valuable non-renewable resources as pollutants in bodies of water. Those resources include heavy metals like zinc and copper and also phosphate.
Specialised sponge developed for stormwater recycling and reuse

1 month ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

Researchers have created a functional sponge that is capable of efficiently soaking up certain pollutants from water and then releasing them on demand Industrial manufacturing and agriculture, in particular, experience mineral and fertiliser loss due to runoff, leaving valuable non-renewable resources as pollutants in bodies of water. Those resources include heavy metals like zinc and copper and also phosphate.
Smart greenhouses: enhancing efficiency through automation

1 month ago | fareasternagriculture.com | Madhuri Ramesh

The continual development of AI technologies has opened up potential for their use in various farming systems, including greenhouses As agriculture continues to be one of the top revenue generating sectors in Africa, the popularity of greenhouse systems has seen a significant increase in recent years. Various fruits, vegetables and high-value crops are now being grown in specially designed greenhouse systems throughout the year, irrespective of weather conditions in the region.