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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. The Asia Pacific smart irrigation market is projected to grow from around $575 million in 2024 to approximately $2.53 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9 per cent according to reports The market includes technologically advanced systems that optimise water use through automation, real-time data monitoring, and sensor-based decision-making, integrating soil moisture sensors, weather stations, cloud platforms, AI, and IoT.

UPL launches Brucia Latest innovation in weed management for maize crop

PL Sustainable Agri Solutions, the largest crop protection solutions provider and a global leader in agri-business, launched Brucia, a new post-emergent herbicide designed specifically for maize crop.

1 mins

Strategic realignment bears fruit as DFPCL expands B2C and export horizons

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

Insecticides (India) Limited partners with Corteva Agriscience to launch "SPARCLE"

In a significant step towards strengthening crop protection and empowering Indian farmers with cutting-edge agricultural solutions, Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), a leading name in India's crop protection and Nutrition industry, has announced the launch of \"SPARCLE\" in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience, a global leader in agricultural innovation.

1 mins

LIDA Plant Research advances biological IPM with root-specific formulation

In a significant stride toward sustainable agriculture, LIDA Plant Research, a biotechnology company with over 35 years of expertise in crop science, has introduced ULTIMITE BIOFORCE, a root-applied biovaccine designed for organic and regenerative farming systems.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

India keeps rice, dairy off limits while opening door to British gourmet imports

The recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom is poised to reshape bilateral agricultural trade flows.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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:

1 mins

1,600+ projects approved under PMKSY to boost India's agriinfrastructure

As part of India's broader mission to strengthen agri-value chains and reduce post-harvest losses, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)-a central sector umbrella scheme designed to catalyse infrastructure creation, improve cold chain connectivity, and enhance value addition in the agri-food sector.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

Coromandel International secures 53% controlling stake in NACL Industries, installs new leadership

Coromandel International Limited, one of India's leading agri-solutions companies and part of the Murugappa Group, has completed the acquisition of a 53 per cent controlling stake in NACL Industries Ltd. (NACLIND) through the successful closure of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the promoter shareholding.

1 mins

Punjab Chemicals announces Rs 60 Cr expansion plan

In a move that signals its deepening global footprint, Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd., one of India's leading integrated agrochemical and specialty chemical manufacturers, has signed three exclusive Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with overseas customers for the supply of high-value agrochemical products and intermediates.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

MangoPoint raises $1Mn led by inflection point ventures to scale chemical-free mango exports

Chemical-free high-quality fresh mangoes exporter MangoPoint raises $1 Million in Pre-series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures, one of India's largest angels investing platforms to expand infrastructure, reach additional markets, strengthen backend and increase product portfolio.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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).

1 mins

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).

1 mins

Mother Dairy's strategic expansion and innovation drive post-anniversary growth surge

Celebrating five decades of delivering trusted dairy products, Mother Dairy has recorded a robust 16 per cent growth, achieving a turnover of nearly Rs 17,500 crore in FY2024-25.

1 mins

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.

9 mins

Zeroeing-in on the Irrigation-Micronutrient Equation

In an exclusive conversation with Agrospectrum, Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Chairman & Managing Director, Aries Agro Limited, outlined why micronutrients are the “missing link” in India’s groundwater sustainability and nutritional security framework.

4 mins

"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:

6 mins

The Indo-US Dairy Saga

The US, trying to gain entry into India's growing dairy sector, has raised eyebrows about its impact on how well India farmers, especially the marginal ones, can handle the stiff competition. Though respite has been provided by the Indian government to protect the interests of the farmers, talks will resume between the US and India in the days to come. Strategic consolidation and more partnerships, quality branding, and private sector engagement to combat adulteration and elevate standards will help the Indian dairy sector to fight it out.

5 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

4 mins

A Century of Swaminathan: India Leads the Global Call for a New Green Revolution

In the heart of the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC), history and hope converged. Over 1,000 delegates—including scientists, policymakers, farmers, youth, civil society leaders, and international experts—gathered in New Delhi to commemorate the centenary of Professor M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution and a global champion of sustainable development.

5 mins

"Can the Americas turn millets from forgotten grains into future staples?'

In global agriculture, few crops embody the intersection of climate resilience, nutrition, and market reinvention as vividly as millets. Once dismissed as \"poor man's grains,\" they are now enjoying a renaissance across Asia and Africa. But as the AgroSpectrum webinar revealed, the real frontier may lie in North and South America—regions that produce significant quantities of millets and sorghum but have yet to translate that production into global food value chains.

8 mins

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.

4 mins

New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought: IRRI

Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in partnership with leading Indian research institutions, have identified a novel gene variant that significantly boosts rice yields under drought conditions.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

ICRISAT and Kaveri University forge strategic partnership to advance AgriTech research

In a strategic move to advance climate-resilient agriculture and nurture next-generation talent across India and the Global South, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Kaveri University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research collaboration, technology development, and student exchange.

1 mins

Leadership with roots: KJ Patel appointed new MD of IFFCO as

In a pivotal leadership transition at one of India's most influential agricultural cooperatives, the board of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has appointed K. J. Patel as its new Managing Director.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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).

1 mins

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.

2 mins

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AgroSpectrum Description:

Uitgever: MM-Activ-Sci-Tech-Communication

Categorie: Business

Taal: English

Frequentie: Monthly

Agrospectrum is a B2B digital media platform catering to all sub-sectors and verticals of the agro business – from food grains to inputs, machinery, live-stock, fisheries to agro tourism. It regularly updates on latest news on Agri—business and analytical & informative articles targeted at agro industry and business leadership, key decision makers; R&D, policy makers, academia and farmers’ community leaders. The portal is devoted to agriculture related business and not farming activity. It neither informs nor guides the farmers on direct farming, but handles allied and peripheral areas of agriculture related activity called agriculture business.