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AgroSpectrum
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 min |
August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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).
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
“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:
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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 min |
AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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