Sunday, 3 August 2025
Maharashtra, one of India’s most diverse and dynamic agricultural states, has long exemplified both the challenges and opportunities facing Indian farmers. As Maharashtra’s farmers confront mounting climate pressures, from erratic…
As India charts a path toward a resilient and inclusive blue economy, one marine resource stands out for its unmatched versatility and potential—seaweed. Often overlooked in mainstream policy and investment…
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…
India’s farmlands are undergoing a quiet revolution—powered by tech, backed by policy, and driven by purpose. With agriculture employing 45 per cent of the workforce and contributing 18 per cent…
India is poised to transform its vast coastline into a seaweed-powered blue economy, with the potential to scale a Rs 10,000 crore industry by 2030. Despite having the capacity to…
As the global tomato industry faces the challenge of the highly infectious Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), Bayer is leading the charge in developing innovative, long-term solutions to protect…
KPMG International has called on governments, corporates, and investors — across sectors — to treat food system resilience as a strategic business imperative, warning that continued inaction could lead to…
India’s agriculture sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, with the potential to triple in value by 2047. According to a new report by McKinsey & Company titled…
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited (UPL SAS), a subsidiary of UPL Ltd, aims to revolutionise Indian agriculture by offering a holistic approach to farming, including crop protection, climate-smart technologies, and…
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…
This year’s Mango Festival features over 50 participants from 20 FPOs and representatives from various TDF project areas. The much-awaited Annual Mango Festival commenced today at the NABARD Regional Office…
In the heartlands of India, a quiet yet powerful revolution has been transforming the way the nation grows its fruits and vegetables. Since the economic liberalization of the 1990s, Indian…
Pegged at 478 million tonnes, FAO’s estimate for global cereal trade in 2024/25 points to a 6.9 percent decrease below the 2023/24 level. As the 2024/25 (July/June) marketing season concludes,…
Babita, IAS, says agriculture practices have direct impact on health and environment, urges shift to sustainable practices at Regional Policy Dialogue At the Regional Policy Dialogue on Climate Change &…
