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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
AgroSpectrum
"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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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India signs pact with Zambia to strengthen cooperative exports, expand global footprint
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zambia to strengthen trade and cooperation between the cooperative sectors of both nations.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
VST rolls out fuel-sipping tractors as agri mechanisation gains ground in India
VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, India's pioneer in compact agricultural machinery, has launched its new FENTM Tractor Series, a next-generation range designed to deliver maximum torque with minimal fuel consumption for India's evolving farming needs.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Delhi's seven-pillar strategy aims to redefine agri economics by 2026
The government of India has identified seven critical levers to drive income growth:
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India BioEnergy & Tech Expo 2025: Game-changing platform for bioenergy sector
While government of India is strengthening its efforts to achieve ethanol blending target, industry leaders and experts in Bioenergy sector are contributing to the growth of the sector through innovation and technology.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Strategic realignment bears fruit as DFPCL expands B2C and export horizons
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
DCM Shriram navigates sugar headwinds, strengthens chemicals play
DCM Shriram Ltd. reported a resilient performance for the first quarter of FY26, demonstrating its ability to navigate a turbulent global environment through disciplined execution and targeted capital deployment.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India Chambers appoints Amit Srivastava, CEO, Nutrify Today to Rural Economic Forum Board
India Chambers has appointed Amit Srivastava, Founder and CEO of Nutrify Today, to the Governing Board of its Rural Economic Forum as part of the transformative.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Space Age AgriTech for Indian Farmers
On August 23, 2025 observed as National Space Day, celebrating the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted how space technology has become a cornerstone of Indian agriculture. He noted that India's record food production in recent years owes much to the use of space technology, which now supports almost every stage of farming — from weather forecasting and soil moisture monitoring to crop yield estimation, pest detection, and disaster management.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Headwinds in the Indian Crop Protection Market and Potential Green Offshoots
The Indian crop protection market has witnessed a downturn over the past two financial years. Leading players such as UPL and Bayer have faced significant price and margin depletion, raising concerns among shareholders. UPL's revenue, especially, has nearly reduced by two-thirds from Rs 18,000 crores to Rs 5,200 crores. This development serves as a bellwether for the major developments in the crop protection industry over the last two financial years. Other players such as Bayer, Rallis India, and Sharda Crop Chem were not spared and reported considerable pressure on their profitability as evidenced by the decline in the PBT margins. These downtrends ride on the back of several major developments in the global markets.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Tech & Policy Push Fuel APAC Smart Irrigation Revolution
The smart irrigation industry in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly growing, driven by the urgent need for efficient water management in agriculture and urban landscaping due to water scarcity, population growth, and catastrophic weather events.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Rs 3,900 Cr crop insurance bonanza credited directly to 35 lakh farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana
In a major push for farmer welfare, Union Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan digitally transferred Rs 3,900 crore in crop insurance payouts directly into the bank accounts of nearly 35 lakh farmers across India.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Bayer Crop Science India delivers double-digit Q1 growth on herbicide, corn seed surge
Bayer CropScience Limited posted a strong start to FY 2025-26, reporting a 17 per cent year-onyear rise in Revenue from Operations to Rs 19,146 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, up from Rs 16,314 million in the same period last year.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
India's marine fish landings drop 2% in 2024: CMFRI
India's marine fish landings recorded a total of 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 with a slight decline of 2 per cent compared to the catch in 2023, according to ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
"APEDA plans to identify and nurture 25 promising agri startups across India"
India's agricultural exports to the US have grown strongly in early 2025 and are expected to hit record levels this year. This is despite the US tariffs, that've hit 50 per cent, creating pressure and uncertainty in its wake. In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum, Abhishek Dev, Chairman, APEDA shares key insights into the strategies to scale up India’s agri-export footprint amidst the US tariff and the sectors that will fuel the next wave of growth. Edited excerpts:
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
IIT Madras researchers develop agriculture waste-based packaging materials
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT have Madras) Researchers developed an agriculture wastebased packaging material, which can be a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams used in packaging.
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AgroSpectrum India September 2025
AgroSpectrum
Trump's 25% tariff on Indian imports: Looming blow to agri-exports, rural jobs, and trade trust
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 1.
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