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The India–New Zealand FTA Shows Trade Can Be Pro-Farmer

AgroSpectrum

January 2026

India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific. Announced on December 22, 2025, the Agreement is among India's fastest-concluded FTAs and is closely aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

- Narayan Kulkarni

Formal negotiations were launched on March 16, 2025, and concluded within nine months through five intensive rounds, supported by sustained in-person and virtual intersessional engagements. The speed and depth of the negotiations reflect strong political commitment on both sides. The resulting FTA establishes a high-quality, future-ready economic partnership focused on employment generation, skill mobility, trade- and investment-led growth, innovation, and deeper MSME participation, thereby strengthening long-term economic resilience and bilateral cooperation.

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In a move that could redefine the technological architecture of Indian agriculture, Baramati-based institutions, Agrovision Foundation and the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSSLUP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence across Vidarbha's farming systems.

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AI driven orange farming: a key to increased yield and export opportunities for Vidarbha

“Use of AI driven orange farming methods, new high-yield orange varieties and use of latest post-harvest technologies will help make orange farming profitable in Vidarbha region,” said the experts in the special workshop “Citrus production and Processing technologies” held as a part of the Agrovision recently.

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Agrovision to conduct activities for farmers throughout the year: Nitin Gadkari

Agrovision, an annual agricultural exhibition filled with knowledge sessions, conferences, and panel discussions, will now conduct activities for farmers throughout the year”, said Nitin Gadkari, Chief Patron, Agrovision Foundation and Union Minister Road Transport and Highways. He was addressing the valedictory session of 16th edition of Agrovision event in Nagpur.

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Building Climate Resilience from Seed to Shelf

At a time when climate volatility, water stress, nutritional insecurity, and biodiversity loss are converging into a systemic food crisis, agrobiodiversity is no longer a peripheral concern—it is rapidly becoming a strategic imperative. This was the central message that emerged from “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity in Global Value Chains,” an AgroSpectrum webinar organised in partnership with GFAIR – The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation, bringing together leading voices from international research, plant breeding, policy, and state-level implementation.

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How Al Is Solving India's Farm Labour Crisis: A Bottom-Up Model Led by Farmers Themselves

Ask any farmer today what their biggest challenge is, and the answer will invariably be the same: labour shortage. This problem becomes particularly acute in horticulture, where time-sensitive operations—from fruit care to harvesting and grading—demand both skilled and unskilled workers at precise intervals.

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“Agriculture will become the primary source of income in many parts of the world by 2030"

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Scale, Structure, and India's Path to 2030

After years of disruption caused by the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and supply-chain volatility, the global agrochemical industry is entering a new phase of structural growth. Demand is being reshaped not just by scale, but by sustainability, regulatory rigor, and technology integration. For India, this transition presents a strategic opportunity. With strong manufacturing capabilities, supportive policy frameworks, and rising global demand for reliable crop protection solutions, India is well positioned to emerge as a key export and innovation hub as the industry moves toward 2030.

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How We Can Tackle Counterfeiting and Raise Agricultural Integrity

Agriculture remains the backbone of India's economy, underpinning food security, farmer livelihoods, and rural growth. Yet the rapid spread of counterfeit agrochemicals—particularly pesticides—has emerged as a serious and largely invisible threat. Estimates suggest that fake products may account for up to 30–40 per cent of the market, eroding crop yields, degrading soil health and undermining farmer confidence. Beyond economic losses, counterfeiting weakens trust across agricultural value chains and threatens India's credibility as a reliable food producer, making urgent action on authentication and traceability essential.

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From AI to Orbit: Rewriting Indian Agriculture

Google, through its philanthropic arm, has committed $8 million to support four Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, one of which will focus on agriculture.

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