Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange, one of the Eastern Himalayas’ most cherished horticultural treasures, has officially received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The certification, granted by the GI Registry on November…
In a significant stride for Indian horticultural science, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released Kaveri Vaaman, a first-of-its-kind dwarf banana variety engineered to withstand lodging and shorten the…
Ministry’s initiative of ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ to develop a comprehensive seed-to-market value chain for potatoes Banas Dairy, a part of Amul and Asia’s largest cooperative dairy, and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari…
HortiRoad2India has unveiled a comprehensive strategic blueprint designed to reshape Indian horticulture through Dutch-Indian collaboration, with a strong emphasis on sustainable production systems, high-tech greenhouses, and resilient farm entrepreneurship. The…
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has been awarded Rs 2.51 crore under the QUAD-led AI-ENGAGE programme to advance a cutting-edge international research project focused on onion breeding and horticultural crop improvement.…
As the paddy harvest is approaching in October in India, farmers are already experiencing greater anxiety due to climate change and pests. The increase in temperature, uncertain monsoon rains, and…
Costa Rica has long been celebrated for its lush landscapes, paradisiacal beaches, and unparalleled biodiversity, yet the country’s global influence extends far beyond its natural beauty. Among its most iconic…
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district got a first-hand look at the future of horticulture as Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kinnaur and the Regional Horticultural Research and Training Centre,…
India’s appetite for premium imported fruit is about to gain a new contender. According to a report by FreshPlaza, Scion Agricos, a leading Indian fresh produce importer and consultancy, has…
A landmark conservation milestone and important step towards advancing the Path to Sustainability, launched in April 2025, announces the Avocado Institute of Mexico The Mexican avocado industry is leading the Mexican agricultural sector…
Extending GotaBlanca technology to post-harvest applications delivers superior pathogen control while maintaining zero detectable residues ClearLeaf Inc., a company with proven success in formulating non-toxic agricultural products for crop protection,…
Ladakh’s famed Halman apricots, known for their sweetness, organic cultivation, and high soluble solids, are gaining traction in premium international markets. In 2025, the Union Territory’s Department of Industries and…
Odisha’s agricultural export ambitions took another step forward this week, as 330 kilograms of premium dragon fruit from Balangir district reached Dubai—marking the second consecutive year the state’s exotic produce…
Tropical Agrosystem (India) has expanded the distribution of SmartFresh InBox, a post-harvest solution developed by U.S.-based AgroFresh Inc., to help reduce food waste and enhance produce shelf life across India’s…
