Category: Agro

Bathinda: Farmer unions have strongly opposed any move to open India’s agriculture sector to US trade agreements, warning that such a decision could severely impact farmers…

View More Farmers Oppose US Pressure to Open Indian Agriculture Sector

New Delhi: The Indian government has lifted the ban on broken rice exports, which had been in place since September 2022. This marks the removal…

View More Government Lifts Ban on Broken RiceExports, Boosting Global Supply

Luxury dining goes beyond gourmet taste—it’s about rarity, exclusivity, and painstaking production. Some of the world’s most coveted foods, from saffron to white truffles and…

View More World’s Most Expensive Foods: From Saffron to Caviar, Delicacies That Come at a Price

At the second edition of BS Manthan, Business Standard’s annual thought leadership summit, industry leaders discussed the future of Indian agriculture and its profitability, particularly…

View More Agriculture Remains India’s Strength, but Farmers Struggle: Experts Discuss at BS Manthan

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…

View More ICRISAT and CARICOM Partner to Boost Agri-Food Resilience and Reduce Imports

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