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AgroSpectrum
Can Tough Tariffs Rock India's Shrimp Exports?
In a move that reaffirms his hardline “America First” stance, U.S. President Donald Trump has revived his call for reciprocal tariffs, targeting trade partners with imbalanced duties.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Govt broadens fertiliser regulations to cover new biostimulants and microbial products
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced a major update to the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, with the Fourth Amendment Order, 2025.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Indian Shrimp export volume takes a hit due to tariffs: CRISIL report
Indian shrimp exporters will see a marginal 2-3 per cent uptick in revenues this fiscal on improved realisations stemming from rising prices and currency gains.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Bayer CropScience posts Rs 10,464 Mn revenue from operations in Q4 FY 2024-25
Bayer CropScience Limited announced its results for the financial year (FY) and quarter ended March 31, 2025.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Shivtek Spechemi Industries to set up new chemical manufacturing unit in Gujarat
Leading speciality chemicals manufacturer, Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, a flagship company of the Shiva Group of Industries, announced the finalisation of a new manufacturing facility near Hazira, spread across 1M+ square feet.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
India can become global leader in livestock exports: DAHD Secretary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India jointly organised a Roundtable Workshop on “Exports of Livestock and their Value-Added Products – Future Prospects and Way Forward” in New Delhi.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Mahindra Tractors reports 10% sales growth in May
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), a division of the Mahindra Group, announced its tractor sales results for May 2025. The company recorded domestic sales of 38,914 units, marking a 10 per cent growth over the 35,237 units sold in May 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Indian Potash reports 71% surge in FY25 net profit
Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has posted its highest-ever revenue and profit figures for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office invests in Garuda Aerospace
Riding a surge in defence-tech investments and rising drone demand, Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone manufacturing company, has secured investment from Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO) ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Arya.ag appoints Priyanka Seth Wadhera as Group Chief Financial Officer
Priyanka brings over 23 years of rich financial leadership experience across FinTech, NBFCs, and global banking institutions, with deep expertise in Finance, Treasury, Compliance, and Risk Management.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Australian Regulator accepts application for commercial approval of GM Purple Tomato
Australia's Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received license application DIR 218 from All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (operating as All Aussie Farmers) seeking approval for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) tomatoes with purplecoloured fruit.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office invests in Garuda Aerospace
Riding a surge in defence-tech investments and rising drone demand, Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone manufacturing company, has secured investment from Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO) ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Centre includes key plantation crops under weather-based insurance scheme
The central government has introduced a weather-based insurance scheme targeting select plantation crops, including tea, with coverage extended to tea-growing regions in West Bengal, Assam, and Kerala.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Transformative Rural Infrastructure Model for India’s Post-Harvest Economy
India’s agricultural sector has long grappled with a paradox. It produces more food than ever, yet a significant portion is lost after harvest. For decades, inadequate infrastructure meant grains rotted in the open, fruits spoiled before reaching markets, and farmers, lacking storage and market access, sold under distress. But this is no longer a static narrative. A quiet but decisive shift is underway, powered by a new generation of rural infrastructure models designed to fundamentally break this cycle. Much of this transformation starts with finance. Let's explore further.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Maximising Agri-Export Potential by Leveraging Trade Deals and Market Diversification
India's agricultural export sector is at a pivotal juncture. Facing new challenges such as the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, Indian exporters must rethink their market strategies and value chain resilience.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Uttarakhand CM Dhami unveils e-RUPI system
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the cutting-edge e-RUPI system at the Secretariat along with four transformative agricultural policies aimed at revolutionising Uttarakhand’s farming sector.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Spices Board announces financial aid under SPICED Scheme for FY 2025-26
In a major push to enhance sustainability and competitiveness in India's spice sector, the Spices Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced financial assistance under its flagship \"SPICED\" scheme for the financial year 2025-26.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Philippines Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) tweaks regulations Agri-tech
Philippines Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) outlined how it uses its mandate, which includes licensing, quality assurance, import control, stewardship, and public information, as a platform to encourage innovation rather than simply fulfilling regulatory responsibilities.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
DFPCL's FY25 PAT leaps by 102%; Q4 PAT Jumps by 21%
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, one of India's leading producers of industrial & mining chemicals and fertilisers, announced its results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
FB Agro set to acquire Cargill India's shrimp and fish feed business
IFB Agro Industries Ltd announced that its board has approved the acquisition of Cargill India's entire commercial shrimp and freshwater fish feed business, a strategic step to strengthen its position in the aqua feed market.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
HyFarm and Fyllo to jointly advance precision agriculture for potato farming
HyFarm, the agri-business division of HyFun Foods, has teamed up with Fyllo to bring AI and IoT-powered precision farming to potato cultivation in Gujarat.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
Combating Proliferating Counterfeit Agrochemicals
Counterfeiting in India’s agrochemical industry has emerged as a stealthy but serious threat, undermining the country’s agricultural productivity and food security.
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AgroSpectrum India July 2025
AgroSpectrum
FarMart forays into Packaged Foods market
FarMart, India's leading food supply platform serving Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, is now bringing its trusted supply chain directly to Indian households.
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
USDA predicts 7% dip in global grain trade in 2024-25
According to the latest USDA report, the total global grain trade is forecast to fall by 7 per cent in 2024/25 compared to the prior year, with declines for wheat, rice, and corn (as well as other coarse grains).
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
India Pesticides Ltd expands PEDA production capacity to 6,000 MT annually
India Pesticides Limited, one of the fastest-growing agrochemical companies, announced the successful commissioning of the next phase of backwards integration for the intermediate (PEDA) of Pretilachlor Technical.
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
IWAI signs MoU with Rhenus Logistics to enhance cargo growth on national waterways
In a major development, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rhenus Logistics India Private Limited, to operate their barge services in various national waterways in India.
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
Dhanuka Agritech introduces comprehensive crop protection portfolio for Indian apple growers
Variable chill hours, aggressive mite infestations, and unpredictable weather have long been problems for apple growers in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
Safex Chemicals, Bayer to empower smallholder farmers with BLF initiative
In a significant move to promote sustainable and inclusive agriculture, Safex Chemicals, a leading player in the specialty chemical sector, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bayer under the Better Life Farming (BLF) initiative.
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
Biokraft Foods launches India's first Cultivated Trout Fillets
Cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has launched structured rainbow trout products using cell cultivation technology, marking a first for the Indian seafood sector.
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AgroSpectrum India June 2025
AgroSpectrum
APEDA facilitates first sea shipment of pomegranates from Maharashtra to USA
historic initiative towards introducing Indian Pomegranates to distant markets, a landmark commercial sea shipment of the priced Indian Bhagwa variety of Pomegranate has successfully arrived in New York, marking a significant milestone for India's Fresh Fruits exports.
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