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AgroSpectrum
Malaysia's DatoDurian revolutionizes the durian industry by blending with blockchain technology
DatoDurian, Malaysia's first live agriculture tokenization project, proudly announces the completion of its private sale, selling 100 per cent of the initial round.
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Agrospectrum India May 2025
AgroSpectrum
Unlocking Potential of Kashmir Saffron in Global Market
The 'golden spice' Saffron has fascinated civilisations for centuries with its aroma, vibrant colour, and medicinal properties. As one of the most expensive and labour-intensive spices in the world, saffron is cherished as a culinary ingredient and a symbol of purity, luxury, and heritage. In this global arena, Kashmir saffron stands out—rich in tradition, superior in quality, and full of promise.
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Agrospectrum India May 2025
AgroSpectrum
Sonalika Tractors records highest-ever domestic sales of 1,53,764 tractors in FY'25
India's leading tractor manufacturer, Sonalika Tractors, has set a new benchmark in the industry by recording its highest-ever domestic sales in FY'25.
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Agrospectrum India May 2025
AgroSpectrum
Southeast Asia launches new lowemission rice production project
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), through funding from the Global Methane Hub (GMH), has launched a new project aimed at increasing the adoption of low-emission rice practices and monitoring of greenhouse gas emission reduction progress toward the 2030 goals.
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Agrospectrum India May 2025
AgroSpectrum
"We are focusing on regenerative farming to empower farmers"
Regenerative farming and community empowerment are at the heart of PepsiCo India's agricultural efforts in Uttar Pradesh.
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Agrospectrum India May 2025
AgroSpectrum
Odisha Govt and ISB roll out 'Green Shakti' Leadership initiative
The Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business (ISB), has launched the ‘Green Shakti Producer Company Business Enterprise Leadership Cohort.’
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Agrospectrum India May 2025
AgroSpectrum
MeitY & IIT Indore unveil AI-driven Centre of Excellence
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, an AI-driven Centre of Excellence (CoE), to foster technological innovation, startup incubation, and industry collaboration in agritech.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Elevating & Acknowledging Women's Role in Agripreneurship
International Women's Day (IWD) observed each year on March 8 is the biggest women-focused fundraising day of the year.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Centre confers Padma Shri to geneticist and plant breeder Dr Surinder Kumar Vasal
The government of India conferred Padma Shri award to Dr Surinder Kumar Vasal for his contributions to agriculture in the fields of science and engineering.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Matix Fertilisers commissions floating solar power plant at Panagarh in West Bengal
Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals has commissioned a 1 MW floating solar power plant at its Panagarh facility in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 4 crore.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
IGFRI developed Bundelkhandi goat receives official breed recognition
The Bundelkhandi goat, a vital yet previously unclassified breed from the Bundelkhand region of Central India, has been officially recognised as a new breed by ICAR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Biovet gets CDSCO license for BIOLUMPIVAXIN for Lumpy Skin Disease
Bharat Biotech group company Biovet, an innovative animal health vaccine producer based in Mallur, Karnataka, has announced that its Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine for dairy cattle and buffaloes, BIOLUMPIVAXIN, the world’s safest and first-ever Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) marker vaccine, has received a license from the Central Drug Standards Control Organization (CDSCO).
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
TERI and CFCL launch 'New Crop Protection Facility' in Gurugram
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) launched the ‘New Crop Protection Facility at TERI GRAM’, recently in Gurugram, Haryana.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Insecticides (India) Ltd reports 42% YoY growth in PAT for Q3 FY25
Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), one of India’s leading crop protection and nutrition companies, has announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
DFPCL records 39% growth in consolidated revenues, reaching Rs 2,579 Cr in Q3 FY25
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), one of India’s leading producers of industrial & mining chemicals and fertilisers, announced its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
General Aeronautics closes Series A+ funding round led by Fowler Westrup India
Bangalore-based General Aeronautics (GA), a pioneering drone technology company specialising in precision spraying and agriculture, has successfully raised an undisclosed amount in its Series A+ funding round led by Fowler Westrup India.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Rallis India records revenue of Rs 522 Cr with PAT of Rs 11 Cr in Q3 FY25
Rallis India Limited (A TATA Enterprise) a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
CSE and NCDEX partner to explore opportunities in derivatives and commodities trading
National Commodities & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agri commodity derivatives exchange, and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Sri Lanka’s flagship stock exchange, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Colombo, to foster collaboration in assisting in establishing a comprehensive framework for derivatives and commodities to be traded in Sri Lanka.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Govt adds 10 new commodities to e-NAM Platform to boost agricultural trade
In response to the continuous demand from farmers, traders and other stakeholders for inclusion of more agricultural commodities, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has decided to further expand the scope of trade under e-NAM.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
PAU incubated startup gains global recognition for innovation of sustainable tiles crafted from agri residue
A startup incubated under the Punjab AgriBusiness Incubator (PABI) has garnered international acclaim for its pioneering innovation of insulating tiles crafted from agricultural residue.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
BASF to launch a novel rice insecticide Prexio Active for APAC markets
BASF has started the registration for Prexio Active, a new insecticide active ingredient designed specifically to manage all four rice hopper species.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurates dairy, livestock initiatives in Odisha
Droupadi Murmu, President of India, virtually inaugurated a series of impactful initiatives in the dairy and livestock sector in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
"Achieving self-reliance in pulse production requires a multi-pronged approach"
The United Nations General Assembly has designated February 10 as World Pulses Day to recognise the importance of pulse crops like chickpeas, dry beans and lentils as a global food.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
ICRISAT-ITEC launch series of International Training Programmes
ICRISAT launched the first in a series of international training programmes on January 20, 2025 to equip decision-makers with tools to scale climate-resilient and sustainable farming systems.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Dr. Reddy's & Dr. Reddy's Foundation launch soil testing resource centre in Hyderabad
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation inaugurated a unique soil testing resource centre in Hyderabad.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Goa launches 'Goa State Amrit kaal Agriculture Policy 2025'
Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa launched ‘Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy 2025’ aimed at transforming the agriculture sector of Goa, integrating women farmers and youth in agriculture through targeted programmes and incentives.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
National Seeds Corporation declares final Dividend of Rs 35.30 Cr for FY 2023-24
National Seeds Corporation Limited (NSC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has announced the declaration of final Dividend of Rs 35.30 crore for the Financial Year 2023-24, representing 5 per cent of its net worth, in compliance with Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) guidelines.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Structural Transformation of Indian Agriculture
Union Budget 2025-26 which was presented on February 1, 2025 has focused on structural and medium to long term issues in the agriculture sector. These reforms can ensure that the agro sector remains a major engine of growth, raising real farm income over time while ensuring food and nutrition security. The aim of these measures is to make agriculture an attractive and productive sector to work on and remove disguised unemployment and minimise rural to urban migration. This article focuses on understanding the implications of the agro announcements.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
CIFT and Reliance Foundation launch Voice Message Service for Kerala fishers
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) Kochi, in partnership with the Reliance Foundation, launched a voice message service to support the fishing community.
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AgroSpectrum India March 2025
AgroSpectrum
Centre approves continuation of PM-AASHA Scheme till 2025-26
The Government of India approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 202526.
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