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India-US trade talks enter final stretch as agriculture, dairy remain sticking points
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal continues high-level trade talks in Washington, India and the United States are nearing a potential breakthrough on a long-pending bilateral trade agreement.
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AP pushes 15% growth in Agritech, AI, natural farming sectors
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Andhra Pradesh is pushing for a 15% growth rate in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and other allied agricultural sectors, announced Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu in a review of kharif preparedness via video conference at the Secretariat.
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Singapore launches bean-powered dining revolution
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Singapore’s renowned food scene is getting a nutritious makeover with the launch of #BeansOnTheMenu Singapore, a year-long initiative inviting restaurants, hotels, cafés, schools, and hospitals to feature pulse-based dishes—turning humble beans into culinary stars with big environmental and health benefits.
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Spices Board invites applications under SPICED Scheme for FY 2025–26 to boost exports, farmer empowerment
21-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced financial assistance under its flagship scheme “Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development (SPICED)” for the financial year 2025–26.
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World's first auxin sensor transforms plant monitoring
21-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a breakthrough that could redefine precision agriculture, researchers have developed the world’s first species-agnostic nanosensor capable of non-invasive, real-time detection of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA)—the primary form of auxin, a hormone essential to plant growth and stress response.
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Castor Seed booms amid war time and falling arrivals: Investors benefit from cash & carry
19-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Wars in past and most recently has taught us to expect the unexpected. This column looks to highlight the geopolitical aspects of the India-Pakistan war and its impact on castor seed trade.
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RBI’s CBDC pilots help landless farmers access agri loans
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a landmark move aimed at bridging the credit access gap for landless cultivators, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of India (SBI), has initiated pilot projects leveraging Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to extend the benefits of Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) to tenant farmers.
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Chouhan inaugurates vet college block, declare INR 388 cr to Nagaland agri
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, inaugurated the new Administrative-cum-Academic Block of the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), located in Jalukie, Nagaland.
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ICL’s innovations revolutionizing agriculture to end world hunger
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Hunger remains a devastating global challenge, affecting around 800 million people worldwide. The root causes are multifaceted, including climate change, economic instability, and inefficiencies in food distribution.
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Haryana pushes natural farming on govt agri land
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a bold step toward sustainable agriculture, the Haryana government has announced it will use land owned by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department to promote natural farming practices across the state.
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India must reinvent agri-export playbook for FTA gains
17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
With the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) now finalized and talks with the European Union and other global blocs progressing steadily, India faces a rare and timely opportunity to recalibrate its agriculture export strategy.
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Agriculture, public service vital for Vikshit Bharat: ICAR
15-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Director General M L Jat on Wednesday underscored that India’s aspiration to become a developed nation cannot be realized without a strong focus on agriculture and public service.
