Category: Agro

India is expanding its export footprint for Basmati rice to 150 countries worldwide, making strategic branding more crucial than ever in a competitive market. Industry…

View More Branding Strategies Boost Global Appeal of Indian Basmati Rice

India is facing an unprecedented rice surplus, with government reserves significantly exceeding official targets. In response, rice exporters have called on the government to lift…

View More Indian Exporters Urge Govt to Lift Ban on Broken Rice as Stocks Hit Record High

Bihar emerges as key hub as global and domestic interest surges The price of makhana (fox nuts) has surged by nearly 32% in the past…

View More Makhana Prices Soar 32% Post-Budget amid Rising Demand

Agro Tech Foods Limited (ATFL) has officially completed its acquisition of Del Monte Foods Pvt Ltd (DMFPL), marking a significant expansion in its product offerings.…

View More Agro Tech Foods Completes Acquisition of Del Monte, Expands Product Portfolio

Agriculture took center stage in Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025-26 speech, with nine new missions aimed at boosting productivity, farmer incomes, and rural…

View More Budget 2025-26 Prioritizes Agriculture with Nine New Missions

By Rizwan Rizvi The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have achieved a significant milestone with three of their indigenous food products receiving Geographical Indication (GI) tags.…

View More Andaman and Nicobar Islands Secure GI Tags for Three Indigenous Food Products

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairy (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairy, is hosting a two-day conclave titled ‘Dialogue for Holistic…

View More Singh to Inaugurate Livestock Conclave in Shillong on Jan 23, 2025

In a significant policy move, the Central government has slashed the reserve price of rice sold by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the…

View More Centre Reduces FCI Rice Price under OMSS by ₹550/Quintal to Support States and Ethanol Producers

In a move to strengthen transparency and accountability, the Indian government has proposed amendments to the rules governing the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the…

View More Govt Proposes Stricter Rules for Transparency in GM Crop Panel Decisions

Synopsis: A recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI) highlights a 5% decline in the consumption of pulses and cereals in India, reflecting a…

View More Indians’ Consumption of Pulses, Cereals Declines by 5% as Spending Patterns Shift: SBI Report