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Maximising Agri-Export Potential by Leveraging Trade Deals and Market Diversification India’s agricultural export sector is at a pivotal juncture. Facing new challenges such as the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, Indian exporters must rethink their market strategies and value chain resilience. Yet, India retains a competitive edge over regional rivals and is uniquely positioned to capture emerging opportunities in global agri-trade. For various stakeholders—exporters, importers, agri-tech firms, logistics providers, and international buyers— this is a critical moment to collaborate and innovate. By leveraging recent trade agreements, investing in advanced infrastructure, and targeting high-growth markets across the EU, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia, and Japan, Indian agribusinesses can offset tariff shocks and unlock new avenues for growth. Strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and value-added processing will be key to building sustainable, mutually beneficial trade relationships.

PM launches Rs 48k Cr projects in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and launched development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar.

1 mins

Spices Board announces financial aid under SPICED Scheme for FY 2025-26

In a major push to enhance sustainability and competitiveness in India's spice sector, the Spices Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced financial assistance under its flagship \"SPICED\" scheme for the financial year 2025-26.

1 mins

Govt broadens fertiliser regulations to cover new biostimulants and microbial products

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced a major update to the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, with the Fourth Amendment Order, 2025.

1 mins

Uttarakhand CM Dhami unveils e-RUPI system

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the cutting-edge e-RUPI system at the Secretariat along with four transformative agricultural policies aimed at revolutionising Uttarakhand’s farming sector.

1 mins

India ups 2024-25 foodgrain output forecast to 353.95 MT

India’s foodgrain production is expected to hit a record high of 353.95 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year, boosted by excellent harvests of wheat, rice, and maize.

1 mins

Centre includes key plantation crops under weather-based insurance scheme

The central government has introduced a weather-based insurance scheme targeting select plantation crops, including tea, with coverage extended to tea-growing regions in West Bengal, Assam, and Kerala.

1 mins

IFFCO FY 2024-25 Nano fertilisers sales soar by 47%

IFFCO has registered a profit of Rs 3,811 Crore as profit before tax for the FY 2024-25, along with a 47 per cent increase in the sales of Nano Fertilisers.

1 mins

Bayer CropScience posts Rs 10,464 Mn revenue from operations in Q4 FY 2024-25

Bayer CropScience Limited announced its results for the financial year (FY) and quarter ended March 31, 2025.

1 mins

Indian Potash reports 71% surge in FY25 net profit

Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has posted its highest-ever revenue and profit figures for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory.

1 mins

DFPCL's FY25 PAT leaps by 102%; Q4 PAT Jumps by 21%

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, one of India's leading producers of industrial & mining chemicals and fertilisers, announced its results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025.

1 mins

IFL Enterprises Ltd posts Rs 3 Cr profit in Q4 FY25

IFL Enterprises, an agricultural commodity trading company, has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3 crore in the March quarter of FY25, reversing a loss of Rs 68 lakh recorded in the same period last year.

1 mins

Escorts Kubota's May 2025 Tractor sales hit 10,354

In May 2025, Escorts Kubota Limited recorded domestic tractor sales of 9,703 units, with exports rising to 651 units, reflecting robust international demand.

1 mins

welzo Inc sets up subsidiary in Singapore

An innovation-driven company in the agrihorticultural sector, welzo Inc. has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, welzo Singapore PTE. LTD., in Singapore as of June 2, 2025.

1 mins

Philippines Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) tweaks regulations Agri-tech

Philippines Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) outlined how it uses its mandate, which includes licensing, quality assurance, import control, stewardship, and public information, as a platform to encourage innovation rather than simply fulfilling regulatory responsibilities.

1 mins

China's Yunnan Yuntianhua to cut CO2 emissions with Limus-treated fertiliser

BASF and Yunnan Yuntianhua Co., Ltd., a China-based fertilizer manufacturer, had launched a pilot project in China in 2023 to verify the reduction of CO2 equivalent emissions (CO2e) from the use of Yuntianhua's stabilised urea fertiliser containing BASF's urease inhibitor Limus. The pilot verified that Yuntianhua reduced roughly 46,584 tonne of CO2e emissions by using Limus-treated fertiliser versus untreated fertiliser.

1 mins

Australian Regulator accepts application for commercial approval of GM Purple Tomato

Australia's Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received license application DIR 218 from All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (operating as All Aussie Farmers) seeking approval for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) tomatoes with purplecoloured fruit.

1 mins

Malaysia, Japan seal RM1.34B deals to develop renewable fuels

Malaysia and Japan have signed three strategic agreements valued at RM1.34 billion during Expo 2025 Osaka.

1 mins

Japanese Govt agency JICA invests in Brazilian digital banking platform Agrolend

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is supporting Brazilian digital bank Agrolend, which has raised $3 million in a Series C extension, bringing the round's total to $56 million.

1 mins

Arya.ag appoints Priyanka Seth Wadhera as Group Chief Financial Officer

Priyanka brings over 23 years of rich financial leadership experience across FinTech, NBFCs, and global banking institutions, with deep expertise in Finance, Treasury, Compliance, and Risk Management.

1 mins

Kisani Urjaa appoints Damini Bisht as Co-Founder

Kisani Urjaa Pvt. Ltd. (KUPL), a rapidly growing Agri-tech enterprise dedicated to sustainable rural transformation, announced the appointment of Damini Bisht as Co-Founder.

1 mins

Renowned cotton scientist Dr C D Mayee honoured with Researcher of the Year Award 2025

The International Cotton Advisory Committee has announced renowned scientist Dr C D Mayee, a renowned cotton scientist and President of South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC) as the recipient of the Researcher of the Year Award 2025, for his outstanding work in cotton research.

1 mins

Maximising Agri-Export Potential by Leveraging Trade Deals and Market Diversification

India's agricultural export sector is at a pivotal juncture. Facing new challenges such as the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, Indian exporters must rethink their market strategies and value chain resilience.

10+ mins

Can India hit $40 Bn High- Value Agri-Exports by 2035?

India’s agricultural export journey stands at a pivotal turning point. The focus is now steadily shifting from low-margin bulk commodities to high-value, organic, and processed foods.

6 mins

Can Tough Tariffs Rock India's Shrimp Exports?

In a move that reaffirms his hardline “America First” stance, U.S. President Donald Trump has revived his call for reciprocal tariffs, targeting trade partners with imbalanced duties.

8 mins

A robust export-oriented business model anchored in FPOS is essential to unlock the potential of India's horticulture and floriculture sectors

Despite high levels of production, farmers often experience dramatic price crashes during peak seasons and limited income during off-seasons. This points to the urgent need for robust infrastructure, stronger aggregation mechanisms, better market linkages, and adoption of climate-resilient practices. Since its establishment in 2004, Palladium India has been at the forefront of addressing these issues by empowering Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) as engines of transformation in horticulture and floriculture value chains. Amit Patjoshi, CEO of Palladium Consulting India Private Limited, shared his views on the role of FPOs in horticulture and floriculture export in India with AgroSpectrum. Edited excerpts:

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“The main challenge is to supply the high demand for seeds, as we need to comply with local regulations”

As the global tomato industry faces the challenge of the highly infectious Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), Bayer is leading the charge in developing innovative, long-term solutions to protect crops and ensure profitability for growers. With new product launches expected in 2025 and strong interest from growers worldwide, Bayer’s advancements represent significant progress in sustainable tomato production and potentially beyond. In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum, Javier Quintero, Global Lead for Tomato R&D at Bayer's Crop Science division, shares insights into the company’s groundbreaking work on multi-stacked resistance, an advanced strategy designed to outsmart the virus’s rapid mutation rate. Edited excerpts:

3 mins

Transformative Rural Infrastructure Model for India’s Post-Harvest Economy

India’s agricultural sector has long grappled with a paradox. It produces more food than ever, yet a significant portion is lost after harvest. For decades, inadequate infrastructure meant grains rotted in the open, fruits spoiled before reaching markets, and farmers, lacking storage and market access, sold under distress. But this is no longer a static narrative. A quiet but decisive shift is underway, powered by a new generation of rural infrastructure models designed to fundamentally break this cycle. Much of this transformation starts with finance. Let's explore further.

3 mins

Implementing Next Gen AI Breakthroughs in Agricultural Technology

India's agritech sector is entering a defining phase in 2025, propelled by a confluence of strategic policymaking, technological leapfrogging, and heightened capital flows.

7 mins

Combating Proliferating Counterfeit Agrochemicals

Counterfeiting in India’s agrochemical industry has emerged as a stealthy but serious threat, undermining the country’s agricultural productivity and food security.

4 mins

FB Agro set to acquire Cargill India's shrimp and fish feed business

IFB Agro Industries Ltd announced that its board has approved the acquisition of Cargill India's entire commercial shrimp and freshwater fish feed business, a strategic step to strengthen its position in the aqua feed market.

1 mins

Amul launches 'fresh milk' in Spain, aims to expand across Europe

The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (Amul) officially launched its fresh milk in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, marking its debut in the European market.

1 mins

India can become global leader in livestock exports: DAHD Secretary

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India jointly organised a Roundtable Workshop on “Exports of Livestock and their Value-Added Products – Future Prospects and Way Forward” in New Delhi.

1 mins

Indian Shrimp export volume takes a hit due to tariffs: CRISIL report

Indian shrimp exporters will see a marginal 2-3 per cent uptick in revenues this fiscal on improved realisations stemming from rising prices and currency gains.

1 mins

India and Norway deepen collaboration on ocean governance

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh held discussions with Norway’s Fisheries Minister in France on sustainable fisheries and marine collaboration.

1 mins

N Chandrababu Naidu launches (LSD) vaccine at Livestock Prosperity Conclave

In a far-reaching step toward improving livestock health and advancing national efforts for disease-free animal husbandry, N Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched the indigenous Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine BIOLUMPIVAXIN, developed by Biovet, a subsidiary of Bharat Biotech, in Vijayawada today, at the Livestock Prosperity Conclave, offering widespread relief to farmersand livestock owners across the region. BIOLUMPIVAXIN, which is CDSCO approved, is the world’s first and safest, Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) marker vaccine, which will help in disease surveillance to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease (LSD).

1 mins

Bayer launches BICOTA to manage stem borers in Paddy

Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, announced the launch of BICOTA, a new product designed to help rice farmers manage stem borer pests effectively.

1 mins

Mahindra Tractors reports 10% sales growth in May

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), a division of the Mahindra Group, announced its tractor sales results for May 2025. The company recorded domestic sales of 38,914 units, marking a 10 per cent growth over the 35,237 units sold in May 2024.

1 mins

KICL launches 30 new agri products to boost output

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL), a Chennai-based multi-venture enterprise, has launched a comprehensive new portfolio of 30 agro products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting the evolving needs of modern farmers.

1 mins

DCM Shriram to acquire Hindusthan Specialty Chemicals

DCM Shriram is set to acquire full ownership of Hindusthan Specialty Chemicals Ltd for Rs 375 crore, marking its entry into advanced materials.

1 mins

Shivtek Spechemi Industries to set up new chemical manufacturing unit in Gujarat

Leading speciality chemicals manufacturer, Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, a flagship company of the Shiva Group of Industries, announced the finalisation of a new manufacturing facility near Hazira, spread across 1M+ square feet.

1 mins

Murae Organisor bags Rs 297 Cr supply orders

Murae Organisor’s newly launched agri commodity division has secured significant supply orders worth Rs 297 crore from a diverse range of industries, including FMCG and agri-processing sectors.

1 mins

Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office invests in Garuda Aerospace

Riding a surge in defence-tech investments and rising drone demand, Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone manufacturing company, has secured investment from Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO) ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).

1 mins

FarMart, Aerem to unveil clean energy for agri-food supply chain

In a pioneering collaboration, FarMart, a leading SaaS-based food commerce platform, and Aerem, India's premier rooftop solar provider for MSMEs, have partnered to tackle a critical challenge in India's agri-food ecosystem: providing reliable, affordable energy for food processing.

1 mins

Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office invests in Garuda Aerospace

1 mins

HyFarm and Fyllo to jointly advance precision agriculture for potato farming

HyFarm, the agri-business division of HyFun Foods, has teamed up with Fyllo to bring AI and IoT-powered precision farming to potato cultivation in Gujarat.

1 mins

Centre's Renewed Thrust for Agri Modernisation

This year the monsoon hit Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than normal, marking the earliest arrival in 16 years and offering hope for a bumper harvest in the upcoming season. The monsoon's advance has been rapid, reaching Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Northeast India.

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AgroSpectrum Magazine Description:

Publisher: MM-Activ-Sci-Tech-Communication

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Agrospectrum is a B2B digital media platform catering to all sub-sectors and verticals of the agro business – from food grains to inputs, machinery, live-stock, fisheries to agro tourism. It regularly updates on latest news on Agri—business and analytical & informative articles targeted at agro industry and business leadership, key decision makers; R&D, policy makers, academia and farmers’ community leaders. The portal is devoted to agriculture related business and not farming activity. It neither informs nor guides the farmers on direct farming, but handles allied and peripheral areas of agriculture related activity called agriculture business.