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AgroSpectrum
India's sugar industry pushes for MSP revision
India's sugar production for the 2025-26 season has reached 262.14 lakh tonne as of March 15, marking a 10.5 per cent increase over 237.24 lakh tonne recorded during the same period last year, even as the crushing season enters its penultimate phase.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Foresight toward Fuel & Food Security
India's fertiliser sector is entering a phase of strategic resilience, driven by a mix of global partnerships, domestic capacity expansion, and tighter regulatory oversight.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Broken rice to fuel India's ethanol goals
In a sweeping policy shift, the Government of India is preparing to channel nearly 90 lakh tonne of broken rice annually from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) into the ethanol industry.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Coromandel International conducts trial run at Kakinada acid plants
Coromandel International Limited has taken a significant step in strengthening its manufacturing backbone with the commencement of trial production at its newly established phosphoric acid (PA) and sulphuric acid (SA) plants in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
John Deere unveils 130 HP 5M Series Tractor
Deere & Company, the parent company of John Deere, hosted its Power & Technology 7.0 event in India, unveiling the new 5M Series tractorJohn Deere 5130M Tractor with 130 horsepower alongside a suite of advanced agricultural technologies aimed at improving productivity and sustainability in farming operations.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
What's Redefining Agri-Tech? Al-Powered Operational Infrastructure for Global Risk Intelligence for one...
NAVNEET RAVIKAR, CMD, LeadsConnect Services Pvt. Ltd. and CEO, BL Agro - In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum, Navneet Ravikar, Chairman & Managing Director of LeadsConnect Services Pvt. Ltd. and CEO of BL Agro, positions ICCRI and KEDAR-PARVATI as operational intelligence infrastructure rather than traditional dashboards, integrating satellite, financial, and AI-driven analytics for real-time, parcel-level risk insights.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
From Imported Chemistry to Homegrown Intelligence India's Fertiliser Reckoning
DR RENUKA DIWAN, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BioPrime® AgriSolutions Pvt. Ltd. - As geopolitical shocks expose the fragility of India's fertiliser supply chains, a quiet revolution in biological agriculture offers a compelling answer - not just for this season, but for generations of farmers to come.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
"AI-based tools can help farmers and policymakers interpret uncertainty and environmental variability more effectively"
MAJ SAPNA NAUHRIA, Industry Director, Public Sector, Asia, Microsoft - In an exclusive AgroSpectrum interview, Maj Sapna Nauhria, Industry Director, Public Sector, Asia, Microsoft, highlights that AI's real value in agriculture lies in bridging policy intent with field realities by enabling data-driven, context-specific decisions while respecting ecological limits.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
UP Govt's Nay to Sale of Non-Subsidised Fertiliser: Impact & Outcomes
In January 2026, the government of Uttar Pradesh introduced a regulatory measure prohibiting urea manufacturers and authorised fertiliser suppliers from selling non-subsidised fertilisers through the same channels used for subsidised urea.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
State Agri Budgets Shift to Transformation in FY 2026-27
Indian states have increasingly taken a proactive approach in announcing dedicated agriculture budgets, tailoring allocations to address the specific needs of their farming communities.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
AgroSpectrum Technovate 2026: 11 Forces Shaping India's Agricultural Future
India's agriculture sector stands at a defining moment where technology, innovation and collaborative ecosystems will determine the trajectory of future growth.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Avio Smart Market Stack, Kissan Agri Mall to strengthen Retail Agri ecosystem
Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kissan Agri Mall Private Limited to accelerate the deployment of a technology-driven agri-retail and supply chain ecosystem under Project AVIO Agritech.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Catalysing India's Global Frozen Food Future
AMIT GOYAL, CEO and Director, Amar Pure Gold - India’s culinary heritage has travelled the world for generations.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
‘Strengthening post-harvest ecosystem will enhance farmer incomes and global competitiveness’
PROF RAMESH CHAND, Member (Agriculture), NITI Aayog, Government of India - In an exclusive interaction with the AgroSpectrum, Prof Ramesh Chand, Member (Agriculture), NITI Aayog, Government of India, outlines a clear shift beyond MSP-led growth, emphasizing diversification, market reforms, and private sector participation as the next big drivers of farm income.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
MMA Spectrum Foundation organises Poster competition
MMA Spectrum Foundation, established to empower young entrepreneurs launching startups and to enhance social status of startups, to guide and mentor young entrepreneurs, organised a special Poster Presentation competition for postgraduate students from agriculture colleges and universities during AgroSpectrum Technovate 26 event.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Centre unveils RELIEF Package under Export Promotion Mission
In a climate of mounting uncertainty across West Asia's maritime corridors, the Government of India has unveiled the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) package under the Export Promotion Mission - a sweeping, multi-layered intervention designed to shield exporters from the cascading effects of vessel diversions, spiralling costs, and freight insurance volatility.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Agrithon recognises emerging Agri-Innovations
Agrithon, the innovation challenge at Agrospectrum Technovate 2026, was conceived as a platform to identify and encourage breakthrough ideas that can address some of agriculture's most pressing challenges.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Growth Spurt of India's Agri Biologicals Market
HARSHVARDHAN BHAGCHANDKA, President, IPL Biologicals - In the contemporary epoch of global agriculture, a significant shift is taking place, adjusting the balance between the use of synthetic chemicals and maintaining biological harmony.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
2026 Dairy Challenge: Compete, Comply, Consolidate
DIVYA KUMAR GULATI, Chairman, CLFMA, India (formerly Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association) - India's dairy sector stands as one of the most distinctive pillars of the global food system.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
Why Ease of Doing Business needs Bolstering
India’s fertiliser sector is central to food security, farmer livelihoods, fiscal stability, and industrial growth.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
'Long-term supply partnerships with mining and fertiliser producers, including opportunities in value-added fertilisers and sulphur-based nutrient products is our target"
ABHISHEK WADEKAR, Founder Chairman, Tradelink International - A rapidly growing India-based enterprise making significant strides in the global fertiliser trading industry, Tradelink International Private Limited was originally established as TLI Tradelink India General Trading LLP.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
US-Israel Misadventure Hits Indian Agri
Wars are often fought in defined territories, but their economic shockwaves travel through strategic global chokepoints.
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AgroSpectrum India April 2026
AgroSpectrum
The Agri Reset : No Sops. Just Strategy
When Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, agriculture did not come wrapped in big-ticket sops or headline reforms. Instead, it carried a quieter but more meaningful shift. With an allocation of around Rs 1.63 lakh crore, the focus moves from merely shielding farmers through subsidies to helping them earn more through productivity, diversification, and better market access. Building on last year's stabilisation efforts, the Budget backs AI-driven advisories, high-value crops, stronger post-harvest systems, aquaculture competitiveness, and women-led rural enterprises. Targeted steps-like easing Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on tendu leaves-address grassroots realities. The signal is clear: empower farmers not just to survive uncertainty, but to participate confidently in a modern, value-driven agricultural economy.
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March 2026
AgroSpectrum
What the Future Holds for Agri Warehousing: Trends to Watch in 2026 and Beyond
In the coming years, agri warehousing will no longer remain a passive cog in the agricultural value chain, it will be the backbone of India's post-harvest economy. Once seen purely as a storage solution, warehousing is evolving into a dynamic platform where farmers, financiers, and markets converge. As we look towards 2026 and beyond, several trends point to a future where warehouses play a central role in enhancing farmer incomes, strengthening food systems, and building climate resilience.
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March 2026
AgroSpectrum
Maharashtra Unveils MahaAgX and India's First Bhili Tribal AI Model
L-R: Vikas Chandra Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries Department, Govt of Maharashtra; Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director of World Bank; Ashish Jaiswal, Minister of State for Agriculture - Government of Maharashtra; Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Sunetra Pawar, Deputy CM, Government of Maharashtra; Dattatray Bharne, Agriculture Minister, Govt of Maharashtra along with other dignitaries at the AI4Agri2026, 2-day summit held on March 22, in Mumbai.
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March 2026
AgroSpectrum
Prof. Ramesh Chand to Deliver Vision Talk at AgroSpectrum Technovate 2026 on March 12
After a successful completion of its first edition of AgroSpectrum Technovate 2025, AgroSpectrum is proud to announce its second edition, AgroSpectrum Technovate 2026, an exclusive two-day summit, set to occur on March 12-13, 2026, at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Center, in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
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March 2026
AgroSpectrum
Europe Opens the Gate, India Powers the Catch
When India signed its Free Trade Agreement with the European Union on January 27, it opened the door to a major expansion of India's marine economy. With tariff reductions of up to 26 per cent and preferential access covering 100 per cent of trade value, Indian seafood exporters now gain improved entry into a €50+ billion marine import market. For a country whose marine exports to the EU are currently valued at around Rs 8,715 crore, the potential upside is significant. What makes this moment transformative is the alignment between external market access and internal policy support. The fisheries sector—recognised as a Sunrise Sector—now sits at the intersection of trade diplomacy, infrastructure investment and digital reform.
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March 2026
AgroSpectrum
"Agri supply chains in India will continue to become more organised, with stronger linkages between storage, financing and markets by 2030"
Founded in 2006, StarAgri has evolved from a post-harvest services provider into India's largest integrated agri-tech solutions group spanning storage, finance, trade, and digital marketplaces. Backed by a strong FY25 performance—55 per cent YoY growth and 12 per cent ROE—the company is now gearing up for its IPO, with a roadmap to reach Rs 2,000 crore turnover and 18 per cent ROE by FY26. In an exclusive interaction with AgroSpectrum, Amith Agarwal, Co-founder & CEO of StarAgri, shares insights into the company's growth strategy, financial trajectory, and how the public listing will support its next chapter of expansion. Edited excerpts;
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March 2026
AgroSpectrum
Basmati at the Crossroads: Precision, Policy and Premium Power
India dominates global Basmati exports in volume and diversity. The next challenge is aligning science, GI enforcement and trade strategy to convert structural leadership into enduring brand power.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2026
AgroSpectrum
“To make agroforestry investable and bankable at scale, financing mechanisms must evolve”
As India's wood market surges—from $ 14.77 billion in 2024 to a projected $22.5 billion by 2029—reducing the country's $7-billion annual wood import bill has become a national priority. In an interview with AgroSpectrum, Manoj Dabas, Country Director, CIFOR-ICRAF India, explains why agroforestry is at a decisive inflection point. Drawing on CIFOR-ICRAF's longstanding collaboration with ICAR and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, he outlines how scaling Trees Outside Forests through regulatory harmonisation, patient finance, stronger markets, and digital MRV systems can boost climate resilience, rural incomes, and domestic timber security ahead of TREESCAPES 2026. Edited excerpts;
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