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Phygital Tech-based & Policy-driven Strategy for AGRI SUPPLY CHAIN
Agricultural supply chains and global trade flows have grown substantially, driven by technological progress, trade liberalisation, and rising global demand. Major producing and importing countries dominate these flows, with commodity crops and high-value products such as fruits and nuts leading this growth. However, geopolitical tensions, protectionist policies, and supply chain disruptions pose significant challenges to stability and market access, particularly for developing countries. Innovations in digital trade facilitation and proactive policies for smallholders offer pathways to enhance sustainability and resilience in global agricultural trade. This dynamic landscape requires ongoing policy attention to balance trade liberalisation, sustainability goals, and social inclusion to ensure global food security and economic development

The Philippines unveils first national omics research centre

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have jointly launched the Philippines’ first national omics research centre—the Agricultural Genomics Research Center (AGRC)—to fasttrack innovation in food and agriculture.

1 mins

IRRI hackathon focuses on Enterprise Breeding System integration

In a major push to enhance the efficiency of digital tools in crop breeding, experts from around the world gathered at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for a weeklong hackathon centred on BrAPI, the Breeding Application Programming Interface.

1 mins

Monash scientists unearth pathway to develop climate-resilient 'designer crops'

A pioneering breakthrough by scientists at Monash University is poised to redefine the future of agriculture, offering a pathway to developing climate-resilient ‘designer crops’ that can adapt to regional weather conditions with unprecedented precision.

1 mins

Sixth Sense Ventures invests $7 Mn in Eeki to accelerate climate-resilient farming

Eeki, one of India’s leading agritech disruptors, has raised $7M from Sixth Sense Ventures.

1 mins

TBI backs KIIT GoCarin with Rs 49 Lakh funding to scale sustainable livestock tech

GoCarin Industries Pvt. Ltd. has secured Rs 49 lakh in funding from the KIIT Technology Business Incubator (TBI).

1 mins

Arkema expands Singapore plant to advance biobased polymer manufacturing from castor beans

Arkema, the world’s largest integrated factory dedicated to advanced bio-circular materials, located on Jurong Island, Singapore, announced the addition of another unit site, alongside its plant celebration event.

1 mins

Japan 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

Five Indian experts named to 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers list

In a significant recognition of India’s rising influence in agri-food innovation, five Indian changemakers have been named to the World Food Prize Foundation’s 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP) list.

1 mins

Innoterra names Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-CEO to drive strategic growth

Innoterra is positioning India as the cornerstone of its global growth strategy, unveiling a new dual-leadership model with the appointment of Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-CEO.

1 mins

Phygital Techbased & Policy-driven Strategy for AGRI SUPPLY CHAIN

Agricultural supply chains and global trade flows have grown substantially, driven by technological progress, trade liberalisation, and rising global demand. Major producing and importing countries dominate these flows, with commodity crops and high-value products such as fruits and nuts leading this growth.

10+ mins

China's Attempted Strategic Squeeze

In the swirling eddies of global trade, few relationships are as complex—and as consequential— as that between India and China. These two Asian behemoths, home to nearly 3 billion people combined, have walked diverging yet strangely parallel economic paths. Today, both countries stand tall in the global economy, yet their trade relationship tilts sharply.

7 mins

"To guarantee that farmers.conform to regulations, employing organisations need to implement severe quality control methods"

The National Livestock Mission is one of several government programmes aimed at raising livestock productivity. In line with government objectives, contract farming allows farmers to secure guaranteed prices and markets. The Model Contract Farming Act is one example of a reform that seeks to establish fair and open standards for contract farming. In India contract livestock farming is a boon for both farmers and agribusinesses, signalling a sea change in the agricultural industry. This approach is poised to become a fundamental component of India's agricultural economy in 2025 and beyond by guaranteeing financial security for farmers and catering to the increasing demand for animal products. To get a more detailed view of the contract livestock farming sector in India, AgroSpectrum had an exclusive conversation with Shan Kadavil, Co-Founder of Fresh to Home. The company posted a yearly revenue run rate of around Rs 850 crore in FY 2024. Compared to their FY23 revenue of about Rs 110.3 crore, which resulted in a loss of Rs 409.5 crore, this was a huge increase. These figures indicate that the contract livestock farming sector is transforming the business operations. Edited excerpts:

3 mins

What to Expect from Rs 2,400 Cr Startup- Government Partnerships

When the Union Cabinet approved the Rs 2,400 crore annual outlay for the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) earlier this year, it wasn't just an economic allocation—it was a strategic intervention for districts that have historically struggled with agricultural stagnation. Spread across 100 of India’s most underperforming agricultural districts and extending over a six-year timeframe, the scheme aims to reverse systemic deficits in productivity, irrigation, market access, and income stability.

4 mins

India's Tryst with Agri Robotics

Robotics and digital tools are slowly transforming the way farming is done. Robots are now being used for tasks like sowing seeds, spraying fertilisers, removing weeds, and even harvesting. These machines help save time, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy. At the same time, Al-based systems are making it easier to predict crop yields, monitor weather changes, and monitor crop health.

9 mins

Reassessing India’s Bt Cotton Journey

India adopted Bt cotton in 2002 with hopes of transforming its pest-ravaged, low-yield cotton sector. At first, the technology appeared revolutionary-cotton yields increased, bollworm-related pesticide use dropped, and India rapidly rose to become the world's top cotton producer and exporter. By 2014, more than 90% of India's cotton acreage was planted with Bt hybrids, reflecting enthusiastic farmer adoption.

3 mins

Unlocking Regenerative Agriculture with Saguna Regenerative Technique

In the face of climate change, soil degradation, and unsustainable farming systems, the Saguna Regenerative Technique (SRT) is emerging as a game-changer for Indian agriculture. Developed by Saguna Rural Foundation at Saguna Baug SRT is a zero-till, no-burn, residue-retaining method that enhances soil health, boosts yields, and significantly reduces the carbon footprint of farming. While its benefits to farmers are well-documented, the technique also opens up a transformative set of opportunities for industries, innovators, and sustainable supply chains.

1 mins

Why millets must be positioned as everyday swaps, not specialty grains

As the global food system confronts multiple tipping points—from climate change and soil degradation to the silent pandemics of diabetes and metabolic disorders—millets are making an unambiguous return.

8 mins

Enhancing shrimp production with pre-, pro- or postbiotics

The animal feed industry has long explored the benefits of yeast and bacteria - either as parts or in their complete form - to enhance animal production. Since the 1960s, probiotics and prebiotics have been primarily used to improve performance, such as live yeast supplementation to boost milk production in dairy cows, or mitigate the effects of many pathogens; for instance, β-glucans stimulate macrophage phagocytic activity or mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) agglutinating type I fimbriae bacteria to prevent their adhesion to intestinal cells.

6 mins

Indo-UK Landmark Trade Agreement for New Era of Economic Partnership and Opportunity

The signing of the India-UK CETA follows the successful conclusion of negotiations announced on 6th May 2025. The bilateral trade between the two countries stands at nearly $56 billion, with a joint goal to double this figure by 2030.

2 mins

Tackling Biostimulant Crisis Amid Regulatory Challenges

With complaints arising from farmers across the country about the use of biostimulants, the government has directed the Ministry of Agriculture officials to come up a status report of biostimulants including the history, the number of registered and verified products, market control measures, sampling and testing procedures, methods to identify genuine versus fake products and legal provisions for action in case of violations.

2 mins

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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.