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FDA import refusals for Indian food products (2024 to 2025) – A deep dive

Image Source: Kompass Solutions During 2024 and early 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused a substantial number of food product shipments from India. According to the FDA’s…

Rural infrastructure model for transforming India’s post-harvest economy

—- Chattanathan Devarajan, Co-Founder, Arya.ag and MD, Aryadhan Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd India’s agricultural sector has long grappled with a paradox. It produces more food than ever, yet a significant…

Combating proliferating counterfeit agrochemicals 

— Manoj Kochar, President, Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) Counterfeiting in India’s agrochemical industry has emerged as a stealthy but serious threat, undermining the country’s agricultural productivity and food security.…

Can India hit $40 Bn high-value agri-exports by 2035 ?

—- Ajay Kakra, Associate Partner, Food and Agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development Sector Advisory Services, Forvis Mazars India India’s agricultural export journey stands at a pivotal turning point. The focus…

Indian Agriculture Policy needs to focus on consumption, employment, nutrition & sustainability: Prof. Ramesh Chand, NITI Aayog

India’s agricultural transformation must go beyond boosting yields—it must align with evolving consumption patterns, emerging market demand, and sustainability goals. Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, strongly advocated this shift…

Palm oil at crossroads of global trade and domestic priorities: Bhavna Shah, VP, IVPA

The global palm oil market stands at an inflection point. After the highs seen in late 2024, crude palm oil (CPO) prices have softened modestly by April 2025, averaging around…

Bridging skill gaps in bamboo value chain: Kamesh Salam, Founder & CEO, Canboo

India, with the second-largest area under bamboo cultivation in the world, stands at the cusp of a green revolution that can be led by bamboo. From the verdant forests of…

India’s green gold potential hinges on policy overhaul

India’s bamboo market, which was valued at $314.67 million in 2024, is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.82 per cent between 2026 and 2030.…

Turning vision into reality- focus on execution & impact: Sudhakar Rao Desai, CEO, Emami Agrotech

The Union Cabinet has earlier approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)—a major initiative aimed at increasing domestic production of oilseeds and reducing the country’s dependence on…

Enhancing oil palm plantation operations through AI: Djoko Soehartono, Senior Partner, Vantage Global Partners

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the oil palm industry by providing unprecedented capabilities for monitoring, optimisation, and decision-making across the plantation lifecycle. The integration of AI technologies offers significant potential…

Balanced and transparent pricing mechanisms are fundamental for thriving in the face of climate challenges: Ramesh Chand

Ramesh Chand of NITI Aayog has urged the central government to reform agricultural subsidy structures in order to promote climate-resilient growth. He stressed that subsidies on electricity and fertilizers are…

IVPA welcomes CCEA’s decision on Oilseeds for 2025–26: Sudhakar Desai, President, IVPA

The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) has expressed strong support for the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs’ (CCEA) recent decision regarding oilseeds marketing for the 2025–26 season. Sudhakar Desai,…

Vegetable Oil sector urges wider tariff gap to support domestic refining

The SEA proposed either raising import duties on refined oils or reducing those on crude oils, stressing that the existing margin between the two—currently 27.5 per cent on crude oil…

Inside the Booming Rs 1 Trillion+ Farm Equipment Market

 By Sahil Arora (Consultant), Avalon Consulting  India’s agricultural sector is transforming, with the farm equipment market surpassing Rs 1 trillion and growing at an impressive 8.5 per cent CAGR annually.…

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