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Godrej Agrovet reports robust growth in profitability in Q3 FY25
Godrej Agrovet has reported robust growth in profitability in Q3 FY25. Although topline growth remained modest, EBITDA margins surged significantly, improving by 200 basis points compared to Q3 FY24.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Centre revises MIS Guidelines
To encourage more States for implementation of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), the Government has revised the MIS Guidelines in the provisions such as making MIS a component of the integrated scheme of PM-AASHA.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Coromandel International posts Rs 7,038 Cr total income in Q3 FY25
Coromandel International Limited India’s leading agri solutions provider has reported the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
NABS confers Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr R S Paroda Renowned agricultural scientist
Dr Rajendra Singh Paroda has been conferred with the prestigious Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS).
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Dhanuka acquires distribution rights of Iprovalicarb and Triadinenol fungicides from Bayer AG
Dhanuka Agritech Limited, has successfully concluded its Rs 165 crore strategic acquisition deal for international rights to foray into global markets and distribution of two prominent fungicides, Iprovalicarb and Triadinenol from Bayer AG.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
IIT Bombay identifies bacteria that cleans up toxic pollutants in soil
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have been studying bacteria that feed on toxic chemicals and pollutants as a solution for the ever-increasing pollution of our natural resources.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Growth-focused, Fiscally Responsible and Inclusive
Budget 2025-26 placed by the Finance Minister amidst the global uncertainty unleashed by the likely global tariff war leading to the compression of global trade after the change of power in the USA.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Praj Industries appoints Ashish Gaikwad as Managing DirectorDesignate
Pune based Praj Industries, a global leader in bioeconomy solutions, announced the appointment of Ashish Gaikwad as Managing DirectorDesignate, effective February 3, 2025.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Mahindra sells 26,305 tractors in India in January 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2025.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical unlock Ammonia as a Hydrogen Carrier in Asia
The world’s largest all-electric ammonia cracking system has been commissioned and tested by Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical in Ulsan, South Korea with logistical support from Sumitomo Corporation of America and Sumitomo Corporation Korea.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
NParks launches Singapore's most extensive coral reef restoration effort
Singapore’s The National Parks Board (NParks) has launched the 100K Corals Initiative, which aims to plant 100,000 corals in Singapore’s waters over the next 10 years and beyond.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
XAG and Chia Tai develop smart agriculture solutions to enhance capabilities of Thai farmers
A comprehensive suite of smart agriculture solutions, including autonomous drones, autopilot consoles, and a smart fertigation system, were showcased by XAG at the 10th Chia Tai Fair.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's agri sector recorded a growth rate of 3.5% in Q2 FY 2024-25: Economic Survey
India’s agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years, marked by consistent growth rates, which can be largely attributed to various government initiatives to enhance productivity, promote crop diversification, and increase farmers’ income, states the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
India registers growth in fish output to 184.02 LT in FY 23: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey highlights that in the fiscal year FY24, the value of agri-food exports, which includes processed food exports, reached $46.44 billion, constituting roughly 11.7 per cent of India’s total exports.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Godrej Agrovet in collaboration with CIFE launches fish lice controller
Godrej Agrovet Limited has launched Argo Rid, a fish lice controller. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), the product helps in healing of lesions due to parasitic attachment (Argulus Spot) on the fishes in addition to boosting their immune system thereby aiding enabling aqua farmers take better care of their fish’s health.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Coromandel International opens advanced soil and leaf testing laboratory in Kakinada
Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri-inputs company, has inaugurated an advanced Soil and Leaf Testing Laboratory at its plant in Kakinada.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
TERI and BEE to set up Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition in Hyderabad
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), was signed in Hyderabad, for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) in the TERI’s Institute of Energy Transition (IoET) at its campus in Hyderabad.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
PAU transfers paddy straw-based biogas plant tech to Atmos Power
Providing relevant solutions to address energy security issues, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) signed an agreement for Paddy Straw based Biogas Plant with Atmos Power Private Limited, a company hailing from Gujarat.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
How Significant is IndoEmirate Partnership for Food Security & Agriculture?
As the world's second-largest food producer, India's abundant arable land, advanced food processing capabilities, and investments in modern supply chain infrastructure position it as a reliable partner for the UAE's food security ambitions.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Unleashing Untapped Potential of Makhana Farming
By announcing the establishment of the Makhana Board and the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management (NIFTEM) in Bihar, the Union Budget 2025 has made a significant contribution to the development of India's agricultural economy, especially for high-value commodities like Makhana (foxnuts). By increasing farmer incomes, improving value addition, and offering institutional assistance, this will fortify the industry. In addition to lowering post-harvest losses, expanding financial assistance for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and MSMEs will provide improved processing, storage, and value-chain growth. By utilising cutting-edge trading platforms, effective price discovery, and strong supply chains, Bihar can propel both internal and international markets, as India's Makhana exports are increasing by 30 per cent annually. To propel the prosperity of Makhana farmers and advance India's standing as a leading supplier of Makhana in international markets, the cover story discusses how the combined efforts of policy makers, industry partners, and farmer cooperatives would be crucial.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
DeHaat acquires Olam Agri backed AgriCentral to expand digital farmer services
Leading AgTech platform DeHaat, announced the acquisition of Olam Agri owned AgriCentral, one of the largest farm advisory platforms in India through a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) in an all-cash deal.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
UPL reports Rs 10,907 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25
UPL Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Walmart announces new R&D initiatives with Indian Startups to strengthen supply chain protection
The largest omnichannel retailer in the world, Walmart, announced significant partnerships with startups in India to serve the company’s sourcing and supply chain activities in the United States.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
John Deere selects 6 companies for its 2025 Startup Collaborator program
Deere & Company announced the names of 6 companies chosen for its 2025 Startup Collaborator program.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Bayer CropScience posts Rs 10,569 Mn revenue from operations in Q3 FY 2024-25
Bayer CropScience Limited (BCSL) announced its unaudited results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024. In the third quarter (Q3) of Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, BCSL earned Revenue from Operations of Rs 10,569 million, as compared to Rs 9,549 million in the corresponding period of FY 2023-24.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
DroneAcharya Aerial announces strategic merger with AVPL International
DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations has entered into a term sheet agreement for a strategic merger with AVPL International.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Hatsun Agro acquires Milk Mantra for Rs 233 Cr
Milk Mantra, situated in Bhubaneswar, will become a fully-owned subsidiary of HAP upon the acquisition, according to the filing by HAP.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Centre permits export of 1 MT of sugar for the 2024-25 season
With the aim to stabilise domestic prices and support the sugar industry, the government of India has permitted the export of 1 million tonnes (MT) of sugar for the 2024-25 season ending in September.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) formally signed the MoU marking a significant step toward strengthening startup support systems in J&K.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Fisheries sector gets highest ever budgetary support of Rs 2,703.67 Cr in Budget 2025-26
The Union Budget, 2025-26, proposed the highest ever total annual budgetary support of Rs 2,703.67 crore for the fisheries sector.
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