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MeitY & IIT Indore unveil AI-driven Centre of Excellence

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, an AI-driven Centre of Excellence (CoE), to foster technological innovation, startup incubation, and industry collaboration in agritech.

Elevating & Acknowledging Women's Role in Agripreneurship

International Women's Day (IWD) observed each year on March 8 is the biggest women-focused fundraising day of the year.

Centre confers Padma Shri to geneticist and plant breeder Dr Surinder Kumar Vasal

The government of India conferred Padma Shri award to Dr Surinder Kumar Vasal for his contributions to agriculture in the fields of science and engineering.

Matix Fertilisers commissions floating solar power plant at Panagarh in West Bengal

Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals has commissioned a 1 MW floating solar power plant at its Panagarh facility in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 4 crore.

IGFRI developed Bundelkhandi goat receives official breed recognition

The Bundelkhandi goat, a vital yet previously unclassified breed from the Bundelkhand region of Central India, has been officially recognised as a new breed by ICAR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal.

Biovet gets CDSCO license for BIOLUMPIVAXIN for Lumpy Skin Disease

Bharat Biotech group company Biovet, an innovative animal health vaccine producer based in Mallur, Karnataka, has announced that its Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine for dairy cattle and buffaloes, BIOLUMPIVAXIN, the world’s safest and first-ever Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) marker vaccine, has received a license from the Central Drug Standards Control Organization (CDSCO).

TERI and CFCL launch 'New Crop Protection Facility' in Gurugram

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) launched the ‘New Crop Protection Facility at TERI GRAM’, recently in Gurugram, Haryana.

Insecticides (India) Ltd reports 42% YoY growth in PAT for Q3 FY25

Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), one of India’s leading crop protection and nutrition companies, has announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.

DFPCL records 39% growth in consolidated revenues, reaching Rs 2,579 Cr in Q3 FY25

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), one of India’s leading producers of industrial & mining chemicals and fertilisers, announced its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

General Aeronautics closes Series A+ funding round led by Fowler Westrup India

Bangalore-based General Aeronautics (GA), a pioneering drone technology company specialising in precision spraying and agriculture, has successfully raised an undisclosed amount in its Series A+ funding round led by Fowler Westrup India.

Rallis India records revenue of Rs 522 Cr with PAT of Rs 11 Cr in Q3 FY25

Rallis India Limited (A TATA Enterprise) a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.

CSE and NCDEX partner to explore opportunities in derivatives and commodities trading

National Commodities & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agri commodity derivatives exchange, and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Sri Lanka’s flagship stock exchange, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Colombo, to foster collaboration in assisting in establishing a comprehensive framework for derivatives and commodities to be traded in Sri Lanka.

Govt adds 10 new commodities to e-NAM Platform to boost agricultural trade

In response to the continuous demand from farmers, traders and other stakeholders for inclusion of more agricultural commodities, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has decided to further expand the scope of trade under e-NAM.

PAU incubated startup gains global recognition for innovation of sustainable tiles crafted from agri residue

A startup incubated under the Punjab AgriBusiness Incubator (PABI) has garnered international acclaim for its pioneering innovation of insulating tiles crafted from agricultural residue.

BASF to launch a novel rice insecticide Prexio Active for APAC markets

BASF has started the registration for Prexio Active, a new insecticide active ingredient designed specifically to manage all four rice hopper species.

Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurates dairy, livestock initiatives in Odisha

Droupadi Murmu, President of India, virtually inaugurated a series of impactful initiatives in the dairy and livestock sector in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.

"Achieving self-reliance in pulse production requires a multi-pronged approach"

The United Nations General Assembly has designated February 10 as World Pulses Day to recognise the importance of pulse crops like chickpeas, dry beans and lentils as a global food.

ICRISAT-ITEC launch series of International Training Programmes

ICRISAT launched the first in a series of international training programmes on January 20, 2025 to equip decision-makers with tools to scale climate-resilient and sustainable farming systems.

Dr. Reddy's & Dr. Reddy's Foundation launch soil testing resource centre in Hyderabad

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation inaugurated a unique soil testing resource centre in Hyderabad.

Goa launches 'Goa State Amrit kaal Agriculture Policy 2025'

Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa launched ‘Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy 2025’ aimed at transforming the agriculture sector of Goa, integrating women farmers and youth in agriculture through targeted programmes and incentives.

National Seeds Corporation declares final Dividend of Rs 35.30 Cr for FY 2023-24

National Seeds Corporation Limited (NSC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has announced the declaration of final Dividend of Rs 35.30 crore for the Financial Year 2023-24, representing 5 per cent of its net worth, in compliance with Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) guidelines.

Structural Transformation of Indian Agriculture

Union Budget 2025-26 which was presented on February 1, 2025 has focused on structural and medium to long term issues in the agriculture sector. These reforms can ensure that the agro sector remains a major engine of growth, raising real farm income over time while ensuring food and nutrition security. The aim of these measures is to make agriculture an attractive and productive sector to work on and remove disguised unemployment and minimise rural to urban migration. This article focuses on understanding the implications of the agro announcements.

CIFT and Reliance Foundation launch Voice Message Service for Kerala fishers

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) Kochi, in partnership with the Reliance Foundation, launched a voice message service to support the fishing community.

Centre approves continuation of PM-AASHA Scheme till 2025-26

The Government of India approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 202526.

Godrej Agrovet reports robust growth in profitability in Q3 FY25

Godrej Agrovet has reported robust growth in profitability in Q3 FY25. Although topline growth remained modest, EBITDA margins surged significantly, improving by 200 basis points compared to Q3 FY24.

Centre revises MIS Guidelines

To encourage more States for implementation of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), the Government has revised the MIS Guidelines in the provisions such as making MIS a component of the integrated scheme of PM-AASHA.

Coromandel International posts Rs 7,038 Cr total income in Q3 FY25

Coromandel International Limited India’s leading agri solutions provider has reported the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

NABS confers Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr R S Paroda Renowned agricultural scientist

Dr Rajendra Singh Paroda has been conferred with the prestigious Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS).

Dhanuka acquires distribution rights of Iprovalicarb and Triadinenol fungicides from Bayer AG

Dhanuka Agritech Limited, has successfully concluded its Rs 165 crore strategic acquisition deal for international rights to foray into global markets and distribution of two prominent fungicides, Iprovalicarb and Triadinenol from Bayer AG.

IIT Bombay identifies bacteria that cleans up toxic pollutants in soil

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have been studying bacteria that feed on toxic chemicals and pollutants as a solution for the ever-increasing pollution of our natural resources.