Despite being a significant agricultural contributor, Rajasthan struggles with inadequate food processing facilities, leaving farmers dependent on Gujarat and Punjab for processing and exporting their…
View More Rajasthan Farmers Pin Hopes on Promised Processing Units for Growth
UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is poised to revolutionize Indian agriculture with a strategic focus on technology, climate-smart solutions, and digital innovation. CEO Ashish Dobhal emphasized that…
View More UPL-SAS Eyes Tech and Climate Solutions for Growth after $200 Million Investment
Jackfruit, a massive fruit native to South Asia, is rapidly gaining traction among consumers and food manufacturers, particularly as demand for plant-based alternatives surges. With…
View More Jackfruit Gains Popularity among Consumers and Food Companies
ITC has announced plans to significantly scale up its agricultural initiatives, targeting an increase in Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to 4,000 over the next four…
View More ITC to Expand Farmer Network to 4,000 FPOs, Targets 10 Million Farmers by 2029
This World Soil Day highlights the urgent need to address India’s soil health crisis, a cornerstone of agriculture and food security. With over 50% of…
View More World Soil Day 2024: A Call to Restore India’s Soil Health
A recent study has explored the use of nano-urea in growing wheat, a key crop for India’s food supply. The research, conducted at ICAR-IARI from…
View More Nano-Urea: Can It Transform Indian Farming?
A study conducted by ASSOCHAM in partnership with Egrow Foundation has revealed that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India continue to face significant…
View More Regulations, Credit, and Market Access Remain Hurdles for MSMEs: Study
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association (IVPA) is advocating for the removal of the suspension on oilseeds commodity derivative contracts, emphasizing that doing so would…
View More IVPA Urges Lifting Suspension on Oilseeds Commodity Derivatives to Support Agri-Ecosystem
The retail prices of Tur (pigeon pea) and Urad (black gram) have remained stable over the past three months, largely due to a decline in mandi prices. The Department of…
View More Retail Prices of Tur and Urad Remain Stable Amid Declining Mandi Prices
Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the potential for India and France to collaboratively enhance agricultural and food processing practices for global food security using sustainable…
View More India & France to Strengthen Ties with Focus on Food Security, Climate Action, and Economic Growth