Agri News

15/09/2025

IMMA request govt to bring all micronutrients under uniform GST slab The Union Finance Ministry has agreed to examine the Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association’s (IMMA) request to bring all micronutrients under a uniform Goods and Services Tax (GST) slab. The issue will be taken up in consultation with the Agriculture Ministry, officials said. A delegation from IMMA met officials of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in New Delhi on September 12....

IMMA request govt to bring all micronutrients under uniform GST slab The Union Finance Ministry has agreed to examine the Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association’s (IMMA) request to bri…

02/09/2025

India has achieved a major breakthrough in agriculture by developing its first indigenous water-soluble fertiliser technology after seven years of research. This innovation could transform the country from being largely import-dependent to becoming an exporter in the global specialty fertiliser market. The project, backed by the Ministry of Mines, has been created using Indian raw materials and plants. Experts are calling it a true…...

India has achieved a major breakthrough in agriculture by developing its first indigenous water-soluble fertiliser technology after seven years of research. This innovation could transform the cou…

21/08/2025

The Spices Board of India has cautioned the public against taking part in unauthorized cardamom auctions, saying such activities violate the Cardamom (Licensing & Marketing) Rules, 1987, and will invite strict legal action. According to the Board, some firms and even licensed dealers have been conducting auctions without valid approval. As per the rules, only those with a proper licence from the Spices Board can operate as auctioneers or dealers....

The Spices Board of India has cautioned the public against taking part in unauthorized cardamom auctions, saying such activities violate the Cardamom (Licensing & Marketing) Rules, 1987, and w…

16/08/2025

India is on the verge of a coffee revolution, with consumption projected to double in the next 5-10 years, according to Raja Chakraborty, CMO of Continental Coffee Limited (CCL). He attributes this surge to the younger generation adopting coffee as their preferred beverage, a shift happening faster than in developed nations. Meeting the Demand To keep pace with this growing demand, CCL has already doubled its production capacity across its facilities in India and Vietnam....

India is on the verge of a coffee revolution, with consumption projected to double in the next 5-10 years, according to Raja Chakraborty, CMO of Continental Coffee Limited (CCL). He attributes thi…

14/08/2025

Coffee, a globally beloved beverage, is a major international commodity, with its production heavily concentrated in a region known as the "Tropics" or "Coffee Belt" . These coffee-producing countries, located in Asia, Africa, and South America, are vital to the world's economy and coffee supply. In the 2023-2024 season, the global coffee trade saw a slight downturn, with the total value of exports reaching $42.27 billion, a 7% decrease from the previous year....

Coffee, a globally beloved beverage, is a major international commodity, with its production heavily concentrated in a region known as the “Tropics” or “Coffee Belt” . Thes…

13/08/2025

Ladakh is celebrating a new milestone as a major shipment of its premium apricots has been exported to Gulf countries. For the first time ever, a 1.5-metric-ton consignment of Halman apricots was sent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. The shipment was officially flagged off from Leh on August 5 by P.T. Rudra Goud, Secretary of Industries and Commerce. Goud noted that apricot exports from Ladakh are increasing this year, with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) playing a key role in facilitating the process....

Ladakh is celebrating a new milestone as a major shipment of its premium apricots has been exported to Gulf countries. For the first time ever, a 1.5-metric-ton consignment of Halman apricots was …

13/08/2025

Educated Farmers' Children Drive Sustainable Agriculture in India Sarabjit Singh Puri, Chairman of Fateh Rural Limited, highlights a significant transformation in Indian agriculture: a new generation of educated farmers is embracing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Speaking in an online interaction with businessline, Puri noted that farmers are now seriously reconsidering their use of chemical products. "They have started preferring products that can at least help them reach the same level of productivity which a chemical has been giving them," he said....

Educated Farmers’ Children Drive Sustainable Agriculture in India Sarabjit Singh Puri, Chairman of Fateh Rural Limited, highlights a significant transformation in Indian agriculture: a new g…

13/08/2025

FarMart, a leading food supply platform serving Asia, West Asia, and Africa, is rolling out a new AI agentic model to enhance market linkage for its users. This conversational tool, currently in beta testing with early adopters, acts as a real-time intelligence layer for farmers, processors, and buyers. The AI agent helps users with a variety of tasks, including analyzing market trends and pricing, tracking shipments, managing business accounts, and identifying potential buyers....

FarMart, a leading food supply platform serving Asia, West Asia, and Africa, is rolling out a new AI agentic model to enhance market linkage for its users. This conversational tool, currently in b…

11/08/2025

Engage Stakeholders, Frame Strong Policies to Tackle Tariff Crisis: Prof. Ademola Adenle Eminent Nigerian agricultural scientist and policymaker Prof. Ademola Adenle, winner of the first M.S. Swaminathan Annual Award for Food and Peace last week, has urged governments to engage all key stakeholders and frame effective policies to tackle the impact of unnecessary tariffs on developing nations. In an interview with…...

Engage Stakeholders, Frame Strong Policies to Tackle Tariff Crisis: Prof. Ademola Adenle Eminent Nigerian agricultural scientist and policymaker Prof. Ademola Adenle, winner of the first M.S. Swam…

07/08/2025

Sri Sri Institute Signs Key MoUs to Boost Indigenous Seeds and Organic Farming Officials from Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Trust (AOL-SSIAST) and National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) exchanged Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Ashish Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. The Art of Living's agricultural wing, AOL-SSIAST, signed two major MoUs — one with NCOL and another with Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)....

Sri Sri Institute Signs Key MoUs to Boost Indigenous Seeds and Organic Farming Officials from Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Trust (AOL-SSIAST) and National Cooperativ…

06/08/2025

The growth is now coming not from insecticides or fungicides, but herbicides. And the driver for that is shortage of labour for manual weeding. Crop protection chemicals are commonly known as “pesticides”. These are basically substances sprayed on crops to protect against insects (“pests”) that cause damage, whether directly (by feeding on them) or indirectly (by transmitting disease). Take the white-backed plant hopper, a pest that both feeds on rice plants and also spreads the Fiji virus disease, resulting in their stunted growth....

06/08/2025

Stricter UK-EU Food Safety Rules May Impact Indian Agri Exports Despite Zero-Duty Deal As the United Kingdom and the European Union move closer to finalising a deal on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) rules, Indian agricultural exporters may soon face tighter regulations in the UK market. Experts warn that these stricter norms—especially concerning maximum residue limits (MRLs) in food products—could offset the benefits India secured under the recently concluded India-UK free trade agreement, which offers zero-duty access....

Stricter UK-EU Food Safety Rules May Impact Indian Agri Exports Despite Zero-Duty Deal As the United Kingdom and the European Union move closer to finalising a deal on sanitary and phytosanitary (…