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Samunnati appoints veteran finance leader Vinod Kumar Panicker as Group CFO
Samunnati, India's leading agri-enabler organization focused on transforming the agricultural value chain has announced the appointment of industry veteran Vinod Kumar Panicker as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Diversification of agriculture towards the energy and power sector is imperative for growth: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister Road Transport & Highways inaugurates the 2nd edition of India Bioenergy Tech & Expo 25. (L to R): Dignitaries on stage Dr Y B Ramkrishna Ramakrishna, Senior Vice President, IFGE; Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister for Environment, Forest and Wild Life, Delhi, H.E. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nóbrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India, H.E. Kimmo Lahdevirta, Ambassador of Finland to India, Ravindra Boratkar, Founder Member, IFGE & Managing Director, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Role of Mancozeb in Safeguarding Grapes & Global Food Security
The agriculture sector, known for its high-value fruits and significant export potential, is facing a convergence of agronomic, economic, and regulatory pressures.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
“Post-harvest tech will be transformed by AI-enabled monitoring, data science, smart packaging, and sustainable innovation solutions, by 2030”
DECCO WW (part of the Advanta Group) is the global leader in providing postharvest solutions to reduce food waste and enhance the freshness of fresh fruits and vegetables through service, innovation, and technology. The company provides solutions throughout the food supply chain from near harvest to the table. DECCO delivers value daily to packers, shippers, supermarkets, and consumers with customized coatings, decay control, sanitization and disinfection products, application technology, onsite service. In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum Manish Sirohi, Chief Executive Officer of DECCO WW shared his views on new trends and on innovations in post-harvest technology markets.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Trump's Tariff and its Impact on Shrimp industry of India
The recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports has dealt a substantial blow to India's seafood sector, with shrimp exports bearing the maximum brunt of the impact. The total duty on Indian shrimp exports to the US has risen to 58.26 per cent, including a 50 per cent reciprocal tariff (which includes 25 per cent of penal tariff imposed on India for Russian crude imports), 5.77 per cent countervailing duty, and 2.49 per cent anti-dumping duty. Hence this, almost 59 per cent tariff, is going to have severe economic repercussions across multiple dimensions of India's fast-growing Shrimp industry.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's Self-Reliance Quest in Pulses by 2031
On October 11, the Government of India launched the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission (Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses), a landmark initiative aimed at achieving complete self-sufficiency in pulses production and reducing dependence on imports.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Processing and Value addition of Horticulture Crops
India's diverse agro-climatic condition ensures the availability of various horticulture crops viz., fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, beverage crops, medicinal and aromatic crops. No other country in the world is capable of producing such a diverse horticultural crop. India is the largest producer of horticulture crops which amounts to 355 million tonne. Horticulture plays a significant role in economic development of many states in India and contributes 30.40 per cent to the agriculture GDP. India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables. India is the largest producer of mango, banana, arecanut, coconut, spices, okra, peas, papaya, turmeric, ginger etc.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Farmers learn by testing IoT-based irrigation, balancing nutrition and adopting regenerative practices alongside traditional method"
In an exclusive AgroSpectrum interview, S Soundararadjane, CEO of HyFarm, detailed how the company balances immediate farmer profitability with long-term resilience and global standards through its Paathshala demonstration farms. By combining cost savings, water efficiency, regenerative practices, and digital traceability, HyFarm ensures farmers earn more today while meeting ESG and quality benchmarks for the future. While currently focused on potatoes, Soundararadjane envisions adapting the model to other crops once the approach is proven at scale.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Moët Hennessy India appoints Siddharth Suri as Managing Director
Moët Hennessy India, subsidiary of French luxury leader LVMH- Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced the appointment of Siddharth Suri as Managing Director, India.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Global essential oils industry taps Mane Kancor CEO as IFEAT Chair
Geemon Korah, CEO and Executive Director of Mane Kancor, has been appointed Chair of the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) for a three-year term, marking a significant milestone for the global fragrance and flavour industry.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Indo-US GM Trade Impasse
As India and the United States continue their free trade negotiations amidst the steep 50 per cent tariffs already imposed on Indian goods and services, agricultural products and genetically modified (GM) crops appear to be one of the stumbling blocks.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Global Fertiliser Crisis 2025: Addressing Fragility of Food Systems and Biofertiliser Integration
The global food system is once again under pressure from a fertiliser shock. In early 2025, prices surged sharply—Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Triple Superphosphate experiencing the steepest escalation, while nitrogen markets oscillated amid volatile energy costs. \"Every fertiliser crunch is more than an input shock—it exposes the fragility of food systems intertwined with energy and mineral geopolitics. For India, with one of the world's largest subsidy bills, surging global phosphate or nitrogen prices intensify fiscal strain and farmer vulnerability, while export curbs amplify these systemic risks\", stated Renuka Diwan, CEO, BioPrime.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
"Technology became our tool not to extract more from cows, but to care for them better while creating sustainable livelihoods”
Gomini is India's first managed cow care service platform, rooted in the mission of reviving the sacred cow-based economy through responsible ownership, traditional wellness, and rural empowerment. The company operates as a closed, invite-only ecosystem where cow owners are connected directly to their adopted cows via Gomini's digital platform. Each cow is RFID-tagged and linked to a blockchain-based NFT for secure, lifelong ownership records. Real-time health and activity are tracked via IoT devices, with Al monitoring behaviour to detect issues early. In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum, Dr Arjun Sharma, Founder and CEO Gomini shared his insights about livestock management sector in India.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Making farm machines accessible and cost-effective
The GSR rate revision for farm machinery and equipment is being viewed as a welcome move by the government to the farming community. The manufacturers have also hailed the move with prices coming down, which is expected to bring down the price. It will take some time before the benefits reach the farmers.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Post-Harvest Tech Firms Bank on Digital Innovation
Despite India's position as the world's second-largest fruit producer and a significant exporter, post-harvest losses range from 6 per cent to 15 per cent, primarily due to fragmented supply chains and inadequate infrastructure.
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Fostering seeds of new varieties of Pulses under NFSNM
Pulses are one of the important food crops globally due to their higher protein content. India, with >34 million ha of pulse cultivation area, is the largest pulse-producing country in the world. It ranks first in area and production with 36 per cent and 27 per cent respectively (Avg. of 2018-19 to 2022-23). The productivity of pulses has increased by 37 per cent to reach 902 kg/ha during 2022-23 from the level of 656 kg/ha during 2015-16. Pulses are the major sources of protein in the diet. (Source: DOPD, DA&FW Annual Report 2023-24).
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AgroSpectrum India Nov 2025
AgroSpectrum
Farm to Bioenergy: Predicaments, Pragmatism, Propositions and Promise
Bharat is at the cusp of both Energy and Industrial Revolutions, and both seem entwined in many ways, to support a 'Just Energy Transition' and shaping Bharat as a 'Global Manufacturing Hub'; besides being a 'Trustworthy Booming Market'. Bharat seeks Global Collaborations and Partnerships in many domains to enhance its National Power, with the case for Co-Designing and Co-Development supporting the 'Vocal for Local' and also 'Make in India for the World' curating ample room for growth and expansion with help of Global South and beyond.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
“Ethanol strengthens our energy security and reduces dependence on fossil fuels”
Mumbai-headquartered Godavari Biorefineries began its journey in 1939 as The Godavari Sugar Mills and has steadily evolved into one of India's most integrated biorefineries.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
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"With Biorefineries as integrated hubs, producing energy and sustainable materials, the aviation sector remains the next big frontier
Praj Industries is India's leading company in the field of bio-based technologies and engineering with presence all over the world.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
Easing GST Burden in Agri & Dairy
The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates have brought much-needed relief to the agriculture and dairy sectors.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's Bid to Global Leadership in Sustainable Biofuel
India's biofuel sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by government initiatives and increasing demand for clean energy. Ethanol, Compressed Biogas (CBG), and biomass-based fuels are emerging as vital components of India's energy mix.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's Bioenergy Revolution: Targeting Net Zero by 2070
Achieving net zero by 2070 seems very much within grasp for India, riding on surging bioenergy initiatives as part of its broader energy transition strategy.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
"Ambition, inclusivity and scale makes India an indispensable partner in Japan's decarbonisation journey"
In an exclusive AgroSpectrum interview, Vijay Nirani, Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, framed the company's landmark partnership with Sumitomo as more than symbolism — a model for how India and Japan can jointly accelerate the global energy transition.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's bioenergy initiatives toward Net Zero
Bioenergy, derived from organic materials like agricultural residues, forestry waste, and dedicated energy crops, is a versatile renewable energy form. It can replace fossil fuels in power generation, heating, and transportation fuels, thus directly cutting down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
Uplifting bioenergy sector by leveraging agri and industry waste
Bioenergy can be a significant contributor to India's NetZero target by 2070. We have the resources (feedstocks) such as agricultural residues, municipal solid waste (MSW), Animal wastes, Industrial organic wastes in abundance all of which can be converted to Energy and many other useful byproducts.
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AgroSpectrum India Oct 2025
AgroSpectrum
Karnataka to set up C-CAMP Agri Innovation Park at GKVK, Bangalore
To promote Agri-Startups in the state, the Government of Karnataka has allocated five acres of land for the establishment of the C-CAMP Agri Innovation Park at the Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra (GKVK), one of the campus and administrative headquarters of UAS (University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore) campus.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Ladakh expands premium Halman Apricot exports to Middle East
Ladakh's famed Halman apricots, known for their sweetness, organic cultivation, and high soluble solids, are gaining traction in premium international markets.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's first animal stem cell Biobank opens in Hyderabad, signaling leap in agri-biotech
In a move set to reshape India's veterinary and livestock innovation landscape, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the country's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB).
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
How Fintech Solutions can Transform Agri Sector
India's agriculture sector, employing over 50 per cent of the workforce and contributing nearly 18 per cent to the GDP, remains the backbone of the rural economy. However, despite its massive socioeconomic importance, the sector has long struggled with issues of financial exclusion, inefficient payment systems, and a fragmented supply chain. Traditional banking structures have failed to reach small and marginal farmers effectively, leaving them dependent on informal credit channels and archaic cash-based transactions.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
NCDEX strengthens tech leadership with appointment of new CTO
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX), India's leading Commodities exchange, announced the appointment of Balkrishna Shankwalker as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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