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AgroSpectrum
Space Age AgriTech for Indian Farmers
On August 23, 2025 observed as National Space Day, celebrating the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted how space technology has become a cornerstone of Indian agriculture. He noted that India's record food production in recent years owes much to the use of space technology, which now supports almost every stage of farming — from weather forecasting and soil moisture monitoring to crop yield estimation, pest detection, and disaster management.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Headwinds in the Indian Crop Protection Market and Potential Green Offshoots
The Indian crop protection market has witnessed a downturn over the past two financial years. Leading players such as UPL and Bayer have faced significant price and margin depletion, raising concerns among shareholders. UPL's revenue, especially, has nearly reduced by two-thirds from Rs 18,000 crores to Rs 5,200 crores. This development serves as a bellwether for the major developments in the crop protection industry over the last two financial years. Other players such as Bayer, Rallis India, and Sharda Crop Chem were not spared and reported considerable pressure on their profitability as evidenced by the decline in the PBT margins. These downtrends ride on the back of several major developments in the global markets.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Tech & Policy Push Fuel APAC Smart Irrigation Revolution
The smart irrigation industry in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly growing, driven by the urgent need for efficient water management in agriculture and urban landscaping due to water scarcity, population growth, and catastrophic weather events.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Rs 3,900 Cr crop insurance bonanza credited directly to 35 lakh farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana
In a major push for farmer welfare, Union Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan digitally transferred Rs 3,900 crore in crop insurance payouts directly into the bank accounts of nearly 35 lakh farmers across India.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Bayer Crop Science India delivers double-digit Q1 growth on herbicide, corn seed surge
Bayer CropScience Limited posted a strong start to FY 2025-26, reporting a 17 per cent year-onyear rise in Revenue from Operations to Rs 19,146 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, up from Rs 16,314 million in the same period last year.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's marine fish landings drop 2% in 2024: CMFRI
India's marine fish landings recorded a total of 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 with a slight decline of 2 per cent compared to the catch in 2023, according to ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
"APEDA plans to identify and nurture 25 promising agri startups across India"
India's agricultural exports to the US have grown strongly in early 2025 and are expected to hit record levels this year. This is despite the US tariffs, that've hit 50 per cent, creating pressure and uncertainty in its wake. In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum, Abhishek Dev, Chairman, APEDA shares key insights into the strategies to scale up India’s agri-export footprint amidst the US tariff and the sectors that will fuel the next wave of growth. Edited excerpts:
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
IIT Madras researchers develop agriculture waste-based packaging materials
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT have Madras) Researchers developed an agriculture wastebased packaging material, which can be a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams used in packaging.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Trump's 25% tariff on Indian imports: Looming blow to agri-exports, rural jobs, and trade trust
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 1.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
1,600+ projects approved under PMKSY to boost India's agriinfrastructure
As part of India's broader mission to strengthen agri-value chains and reduce post-harvest losses, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)-a central sector umbrella scheme designed to catalyse infrastructure creation, improve cold chain connectivity, and enhance value addition in the agri-food sector.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought: IRRI
Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in partnership with leading Indian research institutions, have identified a novel gene variant that significantly boosts rice yields under drought conditions.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
ICRISAT and Kaveri University forge strategic partnership to advance AgriTech research
In a strategic move to advance climate-resilient agriculture and nurture next-generation talent across India and the Global South, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Kaveri University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research collaboration, technology development, and student exchange.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
The Indo-US Dairy Saga
The US, trying to gain entry into India's growing dairy sector, has raised eyebrows about its impact on how well India farmers, especially the marginal ones, can handle the stiff competition. Though respite has been provided by the Indian government to protect the interests of the farmers, talks will resume between the US and India in the days to come. Strategic consolidation and more partnerships, quality branding, and private sector engagement to combat adulteration and elevate standards will help the Indian dairy sector to fight it out.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
UPL launches Brucia Latest innovation in weed management for maize crop
PL Sustainable Agri Solutions, the largest crop protection solutions provider and a global leader in agri-business, launched Brucia, a new post-emergent herbicide designed specifically for maize crop.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
MangoPoint raises $1Mn led by inflection point ventures to scale chemical-free mango exports
Chemical-free high-quality fresh mangoes exporter MangoPoint raises $1 Million in Pre-series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures, one of India's largest angels investing platforms to expand infrastructure, reach additional markets, strengthen backend and increase product portfolio.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
LIDA Plant Research advances biological IPM with root-specific formulation
In a significant stride toward sustainable agriculture, LIDA Plant Research, a biotechnology company with over 35 years of expertise in crop science, has introduced ULTIMITE BIOFORCE, a root-applied biovaccine designed for organic and regenerative farming systems.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
"Can the Americas turn millets from forgotten grains into future staples?'
In global agriculture, few crops embody the intersection of climate resilience, nutrition, and market reinvention as vividly as millets. Once dismissed as \"poor man's grains,\" they are now enjoying a renaissance across Asia and Africa. But as the AgroSpectrum webinar revealed, the real frontier may lie in North and South America—regions that produce significant quantities of millets and sorghum but have yet to translate that production into global food value chains.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Mother Dairy's strategic expansion and innovation drive post-anniversary growth surge
Celebrating five decades of delivering trusted dairy products, Mother Dairy has recorded a robust 16 per cent growth, achieving a turnover of nearly Rs 17,500 crore in FY2024-25.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Coromandel International secures 53% controlling stake in NACL Industries, installs new leadership
Coromandel International Limited, one of India's leading agri-solutions companies and part of the Murugappa Group, has completed the acquisition of a 53 per cent controlling stake in NACL Industries Ltd. (NACLIND) through the successful closure of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the promoter shareholding.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Insecticides (India) Limited partners with Corteva Agriscience to launch "SPARCLE"
In a significant step towards strengthening crop protection and empowering Indian farmers with cutting-edge agricultural solutions, Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), a leading name in India's crop protection and Nutrition industry, has announced the launch of \"SPARCLE\" in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience, a global leader in agricultural innovation.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Punjab Chemicals announces Rs 60 Cr expansion plan
In a move that signals its deepening global footprint, Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd., one of India's leading integrated agrochemical and specialty chemical manufacturers, has signed three exclusive Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with overseas customers for the supply of high-value agrochemical products and intermediates.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India keeps rice, dairy off limits while opening door to British gourmet imports
The recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom is poised to reshape bilateral agricultural trade flows.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Leadership with roots: KJ Patel appointed new MD of IFFCO as
In a pivotal leadership transition at one of India's most influential agricultural cooperatives, the board of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has appointed K. J. Patel as its new Managing Director.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
A Century of Swaminathan: India Leads the Global Call for a New Green Revolution
In the heart of the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC), history and hope converged. Over 1,000 delegates—including scientists, policymakers, farmers, youth, civil society leaders, and international experts—gathered in New Delhi to commemorate the centenary of Professor M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution and a global champion of sustainable development.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Zeroeing-in on the Irrigation-Micronutrient Equation
In an exclusive conversation with Agrospectrum, Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Chairman & Managing Director, Aries Agro Limited, outlined why micronutrients are the “missing link” in India’s groundwater sustainability and nutritional security framework.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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August 2025
AgroSpectrum
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.
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