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.
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.
“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.
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”.
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.
