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