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NABARD, IAMAI launch Earth Summit 2025-26 to boost rural innovation across India
17-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Three-city conference series to spotlight farmer collectives, women entrepreneurs, climate solutions, and digital rural transformation.
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Castor oil prices rise on low stock and exporters' buying
17-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
The sudden boom in the castor oil market, which was suffering from recession, seems to have brought new life in trade. However, when the market booms, it also brings many reasons for the boom. This time too, there is a similar situation.
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Amid US tariff concerns, seafood stakeholders call for market diversification
06-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s seafood export sector is facing a major setback following the recent US tariff, prompting strong calls from industry leaders and policymakers for urgent market diversification, enhanced value addition, and technology-driven innovation to sustain the country’s seafood trade.
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South Indian Bank, Arya to disburse INR 250 crore in collateral-backed agri loans
29-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, an integrated grain commerce platform, has partnered with South Indian Bank to expand access to warehouse receipt financing across 425 agricultural districts
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Australia eyes Indonesia dairy push under $45bn nutrition programme
27-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
University of Adelaide study highlights scope for Australian dairy cattle exports to support Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program and strengthen bilateral agri-trade.
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e-NAM adds 9 commodities, strengthening India’s digital agri-trade platform
27-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s e-NAM platform expands to 247 commodities, offering farmers transparent trade, quality-linked prices, and wider market access.
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Study finds gene responsible for wheat variety with three ovaries
26-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
An international research project, involving the University of Adelaide, discovered the gene responsible for a rare form of wheat that grows three ovaries per flower instead of one – which could help wheat farmers increase their grain yield and improve the efficiency of hybrid seed production.
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MPEDA holds stakeholder awareness meet on India–UK CETA at Chennai, Vizag
19-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
The recently signed India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks a significant milestone in India’s seafood export sector, and there is an imperative need to adopt strategies for availing the opportunities like value addition and upskilling offered by it, MPEDA Chairman D.V. Swamy, IAS, has said.
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Guar seed season starts with lower prices: Put option is the best remedies for farmers
13-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
In the agricultural commodity business, there is always risk associated with trading, but a trader who does not trade due to fear of risk takes more risk. The arrival of new season guar seeds has started in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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Sberbank showcases business solutions at World Food India 2025
08-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
At World Food India 2025, Sberbank presented integrated financial and trade solutions to boost Russia-India cooperation in agriculture and business.
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Govt boosts agri trade with e-NAM, MSP hikes and PM-AASHA support
01-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Government integrates 1,522 mandis with e-NAM, ensures 50% MSP margin, and strengthens farmer incomes through PM-AASHA and direct procurement.
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Wheat sowing to start amid export permit demand: Sowing will be delayed in Punjab
29-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
The sowing of wheat, considered the favourite grain of the Rabi season, will now begin. Wheat Politics dominating in India. Even before the sowing begins, demands and recommendations regarding wheat stock and export permission have started coming in.
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Sowing up, Export down- Dwindling Castor seed prices
08-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Since the era of AKHAND BHARAT, commodity business in our country used to trade on trust and relationship. But the 200-year-old tradition has now become obsolete. Now, people who trade in untrustworthy business by believing unauthorized reports have to suffer huge losses.
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Farmers hail PM Modi’s bold stand on trade deals, back govt policies
01-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Leaders of major farmer organisations thank PM Modi and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for safeguarding farmers’ interests in trade agreements.
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CLFMA charts bold agri-export roadmap at 58th AGM in Hyderabad
26-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA of India sets strong agri-export agenda at its 58th AGM & 66th National Symposium in Hyderabad, highlighting rural livelihoods, global trade, and policy reforms.
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Meghalaya hosts national summit to empower rural tribal enterprises under PMJVM
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Government of Meghalaya, through the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) under the Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development Department, hosted the Summit for Rural Empowerment: Leveraging Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) at the State Convention Centre in Shillong on Friday.
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Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade.
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Samunnati, ARL partner to promote aeroponic clean farming in India
13-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati partners with AgResearch Labs to expand clean, aeroponic farming across India using finance, trade support, and sustainable innovation.
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ICAR-IARI unveils rapid DNA test for phosphine resistance in beetles
09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major breakthrough for food grain storage and pest management, scientists at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, have developed a DNA-based test that can rapidly detect phosphine-resistant Red Flour Beetles (Tribolium castaneum)—one of the most destructive pests of stored grains worldwide.
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Haryana sets up grain market for crops grown via natural farming
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Haryana launches India’s first grain market for natural farming crops, supported by lab testing, MSP pricing, and subsidies for sustainable practices.
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FAO to highlight ethical AI in agriculture at Geneva summit
05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
FAO joins AI for Good Summit 2025 in Geneva to push ethical, inclusive, and sustainable use of AI for agriculture and food security.
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India to hike duties on apples to aid local growers: Chouhan
05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Chouhan says India will adjust apple import duties to protect local growers amid US trade talks, encouraging domestic horticulture.
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India stands firm on US GM crop entry to shield farmers
03-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India resists US push for GM soy and maize, citing threats to 24 million farmers, as trade deal talks face pressure ahead of new tariffs.
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India stands firm on US Farm Tariff Cuts in trade talks
02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s farm, animal husbandry ministries oppose US tariff cuts on maize, soy, dairy and poultry to protect small farmers in interim trade deal.
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India must shield farmers in US trade deal: GTRI warns
27-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
India must safeguard its farmers, digital sector, and sovereignty in any US trade deal, says think tank GTRI amid mini-pact talks deadline.
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India, Brazil to lead global sugar output surge: USDA
27-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
USDA forecasts global sugar production to rise by 8.6M tonnes in 2025–26, led by India and Brazil, offsetting EU declines. Stocks, exports, and trade shift.
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India’s food grain output rises 44% in 11 years: Chouhan
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Chouhan says India’s food grain output rose 44% in 11 years; launches soybean productivity drive under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
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Ethanol unit coming to Khagaria, Bihar: Pralhad Joshi
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announces ethanol unit in Khagaria, Bihar. New grain silo to improve agri-logistics, boost farmers’ income and fuel sustainability.
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Haveri to get 8,800-tonne cold storage to serve farmers
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Karnataka Minister launches ₹30 crore, 8,794-tonne cold storage in Haveri to support farmers and boost APMC trade under RIDF-30 scheme.
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Brazil declared free of FMD disease without vaccination
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Brazil is now officially free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, a milestone that boosts its livestock exports and global trade credibility.
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Brazil set for record grain harvest in 2024–25: CONAB
16-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Brazil's 2024–25 grain and fibre harvest is forecast to hit a record 336.1 million tonnes, driven by strong yields and favourable weather, says CONAB.
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Coriander in state of trance due to stable prices: Investors have an opportunity for Cash & Carry
09-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Coriander prices remain stagnant across spot and futures markets despite earlier estimates of low production. Increased arrivals, reduced exports, and sluggish local demand have added to the uncertainty in India's coriander trade during the 2025 monsoon.
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India agri-trade strategy: Aligning with global partners
04-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s agricultural trade policy has undergone significant evolution in the last two decades. As one of the world’s largest producers of food grains, spices, dairy, and horticultural products, India plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain.
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Amit Shah urges loan expansion to PACS under Agri Infra Fund
02-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Amit Shah calls for expanding loan access to PACS under AIF to boost rural infrastructure, food grain storage, and employment in India.
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India, Nepal begin work on agriculture hub in Bajura
31-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
India and Nepal laid the foundation for a grain storage and distribution centre in Sudurpashchim, aiding food security and rural development in Bajura.
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Kazakhstan, Italy launch €500 mn agro investment fund
29-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Kazakhstan and Italy have agreed to establish a joint €500 million agriculture investment fund, aimed at boosting bilateral trade, food exports, and industrial cooperation in the agri-food sector.
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India’s FY25 trade hits $1.73 tn: Services shine, agriculture stumbles
28-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
India’s total trade for the financial year 2024–25 (FY25) surged to $1.73 trillion, with exports clocking $820.93 billion — a 6.5% year-on-year rise — and imports reaching $915.19 billion, up 6.85%. This widened the trade deficit to $94.26 billion, compared to $78.39 billion in FY24.
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Cotton slump despite crop decline: Time to trade safely
26-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
There was a time when the names of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were attached to every thread of cotton and these states were intertwined with each other along with the yarn made from cotton. At one time, traders across the country used to take note of the cotton futures price of Surendranagar.
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India set for record wheat harvest as favourable weather boosts yields
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
India is poised to achieve a record wheat harvest this year, aided by favorable weather during the crucial grain-filling stage and the wider adoption of high-yield, climate-resilient seed varieties, according to government scientists and trade associations.
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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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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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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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Millets: Smart grain powering sustainable agriculture
12-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As the world grapples with climate change, food insecurity, and unsustainable farming practices, millets are making a powerful comeback.
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Arya.ag posts INR 32 Cr PAT in FY25
08-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest integrated grain commerce platform, has announced its financial results for FY 2024–25, posting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR 32 crore, marking a 70% increase from the previous fiscal.
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IARI issues post-harvest advisory to Indian farmers
05-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
As the Rabi season concludes, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has issued an advisory urging farmers across the country to adopt effective post-harvest management practices aimed at preserving grain quality, enhancing soil health, and preparing for the upcoming cropping cycle.
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Bureau Veritas Uganda secures GAFTA accreditation
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major milestone for Uganda’s agricultural trade ecosystem, Bureau Veritas Uganda has achieved GAFTA accreditation, becoming an Approved Superintendent by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA).
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AgriDex bets on stablecoins to transform $2.7 tn agricultural market
24-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Despite being a $2.7 trillion global industry, agricultural trade’s supply chains are burdened with outdated systems, high fees, and slow settlement times. AgriDex, a blockchain-based platform, is looking to disrupt this space with a new payment solution that could streamline cross-border agricultural transactions, reduce costs, and bring more transparency to the industry.
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Top 10 Premium Rice Varieties in India
22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
India's rich agricultural heritage boasts a plethora of rice varieties, each with distinct characteristics and flavors. Among these, certain premium varieties command higher prices due to factors such as grain quality, aroma, cultivation challenges, and regional demand.
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Taiwan vows to shield farmers and fishers in US tariff talks
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Amid growing uncertainty over proposed U.S. tariffs, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has assured the nation’s agricultural and aquaculture sectors that their interests will not be compromised during ongoing trade negotiations with Washington.
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Arya.ag becomes first NBFC in India to cross INR 2000 Cr in commodity finance lending
04-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, today announced that its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) arm has crossed the landmark figure of INR 2000 crore in commodity finance, becoming the first in the country to achieve this scale in agri-based lending of this kind.
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Make in India seeds can dominate global trade if protected by robust IPR framework
22-Mar-2025 - 0 Comments.
mid a raging debate over intersectionality of AI and and IP Rights, and need to modify the Indian Patent and Copyright Acts, the seed industry has asked for an incisive, non-invasive, and foolproof framework to “protect India's premium intellectual property rights framework, and prevent its infringement.” India possesses huge potential in global seed trade and stronger enforcement can help realise it, they said adding that a strong IPR framework will also ensure our farmers are saved from the damages caused by spurious and counterfeit products, and will make their produce globally competitive.
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Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: Blockchain, IoT and AI pave the way to a Viksit Bharat 2047
25-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
The "Agriculture and Rural Communication Summit 2024", held recently at Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss transformative strategies for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
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Marut unveils India’s first DGCA certified medium agricultural drone at Amravati Drone Summit
26-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marut Drones recently announced the launch of AG365H, India’s first DGCA Type Certified medium category agricultural drone.
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Coop model pivots India’s emergence as world’s largest milk producer: Milma chief at IDF World Dairy Summit
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
Noting that the cooperative model has immensely contributed to India’s rise as the world’s largest milk producer, Milma Chairman K S Mani made a strong pitch at the World Dairy Summit in Paris for adoption of sustainable and smart practices to turn the global challenges faced by the dairy sector into opportunities.
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Over 1800 firms, 18 nations to participate at Angola's 39th Luanda International Fair
23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
From July 23 to 28, the 39th Luanda International Fair (FILDA) opens its doors in the Special Economic Zone of the Angolan capital with a focus on internationalization. Angola's main business showcase is attracting more and more global markets and investors as the country invests in strategic infrastructure for global trade and industry, such as the Lobito Corridor and the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport.
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Nominations Open for Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2024
18-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The organizing committee of the Sustainable Agriculture Summit and Awards 2024 has officially opened nominations for their prestigious Sustainable Agriculture Awards.
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Arya.ag raises $29 MN in pre-Series D funding from Blue Earth Capital
15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest integrated grain commerce platform, today announced that it has raised $29 million (INR 242 crore) in a Pre-Series D funding round.
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Beyond APMCs: A Look at India's Top Private Mandis and the Evolving Landscape
20-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
For generations, Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) mandis have been the heart of India's agricultural trade. However, a new wave is stirring in the form of private mandis.
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India's Top Maize Producers in 2022-23
25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, the "golden grain," is a vital cog in India's agricultural machinery. It serves as a staple food in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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Arya.ag, Shivalik Bank partners to empower farmers with INR 200 Crore in commodity financing
14-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's leading integrated grain commerce platform, has partnered with Shivalik Small Finance Bank to provide vital financial assistance to farmers, agro-processors, and micro-enterprises.
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Neem Summit Highlights Importance of the Tree for Sustainable Future
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Neem Summit and Global Neem Trade Fair, held in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi, concluded recently in New Delhi.
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Opportunities in Multi-Grain Farming and Outlook for 2030 in India
23-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
As India's population continues to surge, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly crucial. In this context, multi-grain farming, the cultivation of multiple cereal and legume crops on the same land in a single season or in succession, emerges as a promising approach.
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Arya.ag join hands with Crystal Crop Protection to provide crop monitoring services across India
25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a pioneer in providing innovative crop protection, seeds and farming solutions.
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Mahindra unveils CNG tractor at an agri event
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, unveiled its first CNG mono fuel tractor on its popular Yuvo tractor platform, at Agrovision, Nagpur, Central India's largest Agri Summit.
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Arya.ag and Fairgro Africa: A global collaboration shaping the future of farming
25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
As India continues to prioritize sustainable agricultural growth, Arya.ag, India’s largest & only profitable grain commerce platform enters into a strategic partnership with Fairgro Africa Limited, an agricultural company in Kenya.
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Introducing Long Grain Cambodia's Cutting-Edge Facility Poised to Rapidly Grow in the $271 Billion Global Rice Market
10-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Long Grain Co. Ltd ("Long Grain" or the "Company") is a specialty rice production and distribution enterprise positioned to make a significant impact in the global rice market, having recently unveiled its world-class milling facility that reimagines rice production and distribution.
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AVPL familiarises Indian States’ Agricultural Boards on advanced drone technology
24-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
AVPL, a global leader in the drone industry specializing in cutting-edge agricultural drones, collaborated with Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board to organise a Multi state Conference on the 'Promotion of Inter-State Trade and Sharing of Infrastructure between State Agricultural Marketing Boards' event to educate agricultural boards on advanced drone technology.
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Know more about Millet crop in India
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that are grown for their edible grain. They are a staple food for millions of people in Asia and Africa, and they are becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world as well.
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Arya.ag launches agri loans on blockchain
18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has launched agri loans on the blockchain. Warehouse receipt loans disbursed on its fintech arm and NBFC, Aryadhan, shall be processed on its blockchain to offer users absolute trust and transparency.
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International Agro Arbitration Centre: Revolutionizing Agro Dispute Resolution
15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
IAAC, backed by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, aims to transform the dispute resolution landscape in agriculture and food trade. Discover its role in promoting efficient agro trade and addressing disputes cost-effectively.
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Arya.ag and Commodities Control set new standards in Toor crop surveillance in India
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its recent partnership with commoditiescontrol.com, owned by CC commodity info services LLP. Under this partnership.
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International Zinc Association organizes the 2nd Edition of the Global Micronutrient Summit in New Delhi
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The International Zinc Association (IZA), in association with the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), is organizing the highly anticipated Global Micronutrient Summit 2.0 on the 5 to 6 October 2023 at Leela Palace in New Delhi, India.
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28 new mandis integrated into e-NAM platform to strengthen agricultural trade
25-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Manoj Ahuja, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, announced significant developments in India's agricultural trading landscape during a recent address. He revealed that as of August 31, 2023, a total of 1,361 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) were integrated into the Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) across 23 states and 4 union territories.
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Arya.ag and Bioseed collaborate to cultivate ‘efficiencies of business’ in agriculture
12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its collaboration with Bioseed, a visionary player in the agriculture sector.
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The/Nudge Institute’s ‘charcha ‘23’ to convene 700+ stakeholders to learn, network, and recognize innovations in livelihoods
10-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
The/Nudge Institute is convening its fourth edition of India’s foremost tech-driven livelihoods summit - charcha ‘23 – under the G20|Startup banner to bring together all stakeholders working to create resilient livelihood opportunities for all Indians.
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Arya.ag appoints ex-Flipkart techie Jatinder Alagh as the CTO
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, continues to solidify its leadership team with the appointment of Jatinder Alagh as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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Telangana to host India's first livestock, dairy and fisheries trade expo
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Telangana will host India's first Livestock, Dairy and Fisheries Trade Expo from July 28-30, 2023. The expo will be held at the Hitex Exhibition Center in Hyderabad and will feature over 100 exhibitors from across India.
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Shivalik Small Finance Bank partners with Arya.ag to empower smallholder farmers
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform at scale, has announced a strategic partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank – a scheduled commercial bank in India.
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Find ways to absorb fluctuations in global seafood export market: IISS
19-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
India must tap more of its domestic market for shrimps through improved cold-chain infrastructure so as to absorb fluctuations in the international trade of the commodity owing to stiff competition from Latin America and South-East Asia, according to experts at the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS).
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China lifts suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing export units
17-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
China has lifted suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing and exporting units, after acknowledging New Delhi’s assurance over source control, setting the stage for a boost in the bilateral trade of marine products.
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IZA’s 4th Edition of the Global Zinc Summit to held in New Delhi from Feb 16-17
12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
International Zinc Association (IZA), in association with Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), is organizing the 4th edition of Global Zinc Summit on 16-17 February 2023 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, India.
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Arya.ag invests in computer vision-focused SaaS start-up, Assert AI’s latest USD 2 million fundraising round
09-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest & only profitable integrated grain commerce platform, has announced a strategic investment in computer vision-focused SaaS startup Assert AI. The development is part of Assert AI's latest fund-raise amounting to USD 2 million and involved participation from Prashant Purker, Ex- MD & CEO of ICICI Venture, in his personal capacity.
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ICRISAT inks partnership with ICAR for Water Management
25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-ICRISAT collaborative work plan (2019-2023) includes three research projects. Major focus of one of these projects is the genetic improvement of grain legumes (Gram, Arhar and Groundnut) and dryland cereals (Jowar, Bajra and Ragi) for enhancing their productivity potential, adaptation and quality traits.
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Arya.ag crosses INR 500 crore milestone on its fintech platform
29-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and fastest-growing integrated grain commerce platform, today announced crossing the distinct milestone of reaching the INR 500 crore book outstanding on its embedded fintech platform, Aryadhan.
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Arya.ag ends FY22 on a record high
16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform, concluded FY22 on a formidable and strong note both in terms of volumes as well as end-user uptake to further cement the start-up’s position as India’s largest and fastest growing agritech player.
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Bayer honors three young agricultural leaders with an award supporting the projects they designed to help feed the world
12-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Three young leaders, each with a passion for sustainable global agriculture, have been named winners of Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit Thrive for Change Awards. Bruno Ferreira from Bolivia, Chidinma Ezeh from Nigeria and Emiliano Barbero from Argentina will each receive a €5,000 bursary award to help put their winning Thrive for Change project ideas into action.
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Gevo, Farmers Edge signs MoU to verify sustainable fuels from low-carbon grain through Verity Tracking
07-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Gevo, Inc and Farmers Edge Inc, a global leader in digital agriculture, announced that they signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to deliver a one-of-a-kind, carbon inset management program.
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Arya joins United Nations Global Compact Network India
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, one of the leading integrated grain commerce platform has announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact India thereby voluntarily conforming to universal sustainability principles and taking steps to support UN SDGs.
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ThriveAgric secures USD 56m in debt funding for business expansion in African market
24-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
ThriveAgric, an Abuja, Nigeria-based agtech company, raised USD 56.4m in debt funding. Investors included local commercial banks and institutional investors. The USAID-funded West Africa Trade and Investment provided USD 1.75m as a co-investment grant.
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Arya launches first instant loan service for farmers
15-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s leading integrated grain commerce platform, has announced that it has launched a first-of-its-kind single click agri instant loan for the farming community across India.
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Arya.ag tie up with MAS Financial Services to offer agri finance to small farmers & FPOs
11-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India's largest integrated grain commerce platform, today announced a tie-up with leading NBFC, MAS Financial Services Limited to offer Agri-finance to farmers with a specific focus on small farmers and FPOs.
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India’s integrated grain commerce platform, Arya.Ag raises US $60 Million in Series C
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Arya, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform has announced the close of its Series C round, having raised USD 60 million in a mix of equity and debt.
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Praman.ai transforming the apple trade in J&K
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Known to be paradise on earth, Kashmir is celebrated for its apples across the globe with home to almost 100+ varieties of Apple. More than 40 percent of Kashmir's 80 lakh inhabitants, including seven lakh farmers, are involved in the apple trade.
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NeML partners with FINCHAIN for trade financing
02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
NCDEX e Markets Limited (NeML), India’s leading integrated e-Markets platform for commodities and intangibles, announced its agreement with FINCHAIN Technologies to provide trade-financing options.
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Intello Labs Launches Praman, a AI-powered agriculture produce trade exchange platform
22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Intello Labs, a global AI-powered quality assaying startup, formally announced the launch of their Praman business, which has been in stealth mode over the past few months.
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Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, says Meghalaya forest minister
22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, said James Sangma, Cabinet Minister for Forest & Environment and Power, Meghalaya while delivering a keynote address virtually on Monday night on day one of the TiE Sustainability Summit 2021, on being organised by TiE Hyderabad.
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You fix up soil and you can fix up everything: Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation
21-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Speaking on Leverage Indian Traditions for Global Sustainability, on the day 2 of the ongoing TiE Sustainability Summit, the world's largest summit on sustainability by organized by TiE Hyderabad, Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation said soil is very crucial to the environment.
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Director-General of United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization to share his vision at Bayer’s Youth Ag Summit
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, will be this year’s keynote speaker at Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit.
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Import of de-oiled GM soya cake explained
29-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Centre allows import of 12 lakh metric ton GM soya cake after the Director General of Foreign Trade issued the necessary notification. However, poultry industry, Farmers organization and environmental activist expressed different reaction on import decision.
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NBHC enters into digital auctioning, trading of agri-commodities with Krishi Setu App
09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) has announced the launch of its electronic application ‘Krishi Setu’, a one-stop solution in post-harvest agri value chain offering seamless user-experience & reduced operational inconveniences in trade execution, through end-to-end digitized processes.
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Amul wins a trademark case in Canada - Indeed, Utterly Butterly Delicious!
12-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Very recently, Amul has been successful in obtaining an order from the Federal Court, Canada for trademark violation. In this case, around January 2020, Amul learnt that group of fraudsters of Canada has blatantly copied the trade mark "AMUL" and the logo of "Amul – Taste of India", and created a fake Amul profile on LinkedIn platform which amounts to trade mark and copyright infringement.
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NCML commissions grain storage silos worth INR 800 MN in Haryana
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodities Management Services Limited (NCML), [formerly National Collateral Management Services Limited (NCML), India's largest private-sector agriculture post-harvest management company, today inaugurated its public Silo storage facility at Sonipat in Haryana.
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SLCM awarded agri commodities management contract from Madhya Pradesh
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi-headquartered agri technology and warehousing solutions conglomerate, Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), has received a record contract as a service provider for the Preservation, Management and Security (PMS) of food grain stock from the Madhya Pradesh state government.
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Big Bud farm tractor to arrive in Kalispell next month
22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Guinness World Record holder Big Bud 747, the largest farm tractor will be on display at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, Kalispell on July 2-5 from 10 am until 7 pm each day.
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India to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030, says PM Modi at UN summit
14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi during a keynote address at the UN “High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought” has said that by 2030, the country will be India will be working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
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IPGA urges govt to allay fear of traders about stock monitoring exercise
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for the pulses trade and industry in India held a press conference to draw the attention of the government towards the effects on the trade following the instructions issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
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APEDA organized second virtual trade fair for horticultural products
28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
To boost the export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the COVID19 pandemic, the second virtual trade fair (VTF) for horticultural produce organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated.
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India Pulses and Grains Association & AUSTRADE to co-host chickpeas, lentils webinar on May 13
08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry will be hosting a CHICKPEAS AND LENTILS WEBINAR under the aegis of 'THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES' at 3.30 pm IST on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
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UK opens fisheries market, allows 3000 Indians to seek jobs without local tests
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
As an initial measure to kickstart trade partnership under the ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ to elevate bilateral ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, both the countries agreed on an early market access package.
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UPL announces strategic collaboration with TeleSense, to reduce food waste & increase farmers profitability
08-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd has recently announced a strategic collaboration with TeleSense, a California-based IoT (Internet of Things) innovator revolutionizing post-harvest grain storage and transport.
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NCDEX gets 41 FPOs registration as clients, trade over 3000 metric tonnes of agri commodities
25-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to facilitate farmers with more avenues to sell their crops, NCDEX consistent efforts is now getting results after over 41 FPOs registered on their platform trader over 3000 tonnes of food grains.
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India Pulses & Grains Association to host 3rd National Pulses Seminar from February 10-11
15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry will be hosting the 3rd National Pulses Seminar on February 10 & 11, 2021 to coincide with the 5th World Pulses Day which will be celebrated on 10 February 2021.
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Bijak launches its online marketplace to create market linkages for agricultural commodity traders
28-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
After already being present in 22 states, leading Agri Commodity Trading startup ‘Bijak’ is expanding its operations in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The traders and suppliers of agricultural commodities in these states will be able to use Bijak’s online marketplace to discover verified buyers and sellers to trade over 90 commodities.
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APEDA organises virtual buyer-seller meets with importing countries for Indian agri products
22-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitates export of its scheduled products through various export promotional activities, such as organizing International Buyer-Seller Meets, participation of exporters in leading trade events in the potential importing countries, and product promotion programmes in specific markets.
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Islamic Development Bank, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation hold a webinar on agritech, digital supply chain
27-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (Agriculture Division) in collaboration with IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) jointly held a live webinar entitled “The Role of AgriTech in Food Security & Sustainability”to discuss sustainable climate-smart agricultural technologies for achieving food and nutrition security.
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ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute organises precision agriculture summit
09-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
A session on “Sensors and Sensing for Precision Agriculture” was organized under “Precision Agriculture” by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute with total participation of 1019 including 38 panellists on 05 October 2020, as part of the Vaishwik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit 2020.
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India Pulses and Grains Association hosts webinar on Kharif Crop Outlook 2020-21 season
29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India's pulses trade and industry, hosted THE IPGA KNOWLEDGE SERIES WEBINAR ON KHARIF CROP OUTLOOK with over 900 participants from across 30 countries.
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Parliament passes farm bills, full protection to farmers, procurement at MSP will continue, says Narendra Singh Tomar
20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Parliament today passed two bills aimed at transforming agriculture in the country and raising farmers’ incomes. The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 which were passed by Lok Sabha on 17 September 2020, were passed by the Rajya Sabha also today.
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Over 1.67 crore farmers registered on e-NAM platform
19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
As on 31 August 2020, a total of 1.67 crore farmers, 1.44 lakh traders and 83,958 commission agents and 1722 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been registered on e-NAM platform. A total trade value of INR 1,04,313 crore has been recorded on e-NAM platform, agriculture minister, Narendra Singh Tomar informed Rajya Sabha recently.
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Unlocking, reforms spur recovery in agri-trade as food inflation nears double-digit
14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amid uncertain economic picture, Indian agricultural sector, being viewed by most economist as a sole sweet spot in the Pandemic-hit three-trillion-dollar economy, seems to be rising to the expectations. if the robust recovery since last couple of months is any indication.
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South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation releases report on Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Agribusinesses
17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the growing concerns and uncertainty around the COVID 19 pandemic, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation (SAATHI) and Dalberg Advisors hosted an Online Roundtable to discuss the “Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Agribusinesses and Cross-Border Trade” on 10 April 2020.
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WTC Chandigarh to set up center of excellence for Food and Agriculture
10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the significance of Agro-business in Punjab, World Trade Center Association (WTCA) is mulling to establish a mechanism and the platform to facilitate technology transfer and knowledge exchange
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Indian agri minister holds parley with Brazilian agriculture, livestock minister Ms Costa Dias
28-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Ms. Tereza Cristina Correa da Costa Dias at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral trade opportunities, interests and issues.
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KEENAN showcases the latest innovations at international agricultural machinery trade show, AgriTechnica
10-Nov-2019 - 0 Comments.
Inspired by the growing need to protect the finite resources of our planet, and by Alltech’s Planet of PlentyTM vision, KEENAN has focussed its R&D team on “Green” sustainability-related projects
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CMFRI discuss concerns on data gap in shark trade
24-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
A four-day global expert meeting on shark trade got underway at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Wednesday with a call to address deep knowledge gaps and support managers in management of existing shark and ray fishery across the globe
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New Delhi to host India's first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair
02-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair in New Delhi
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BASF sign MoU with Adani to evaluate investment in acrylics value chain in Mundra
17-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
BASF SE, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany and Adani Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the eve of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain
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First interstate trade registered between two e-NAM
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
What could be seen as a new era in farmers market trading, India's two Agricultural produce market committee (APMC) based in two states have traded for the first time.
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Alltech Crop Science attains organic certification
28-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained organic certification in North America for two of its naturally based products: Grain-Set and Agro-Mos
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UAE Agriculture Industry Under the Spotlight This Week in Dubai
05-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, AgraME, is taking place from 6-8 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre
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SLCM Group bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2017
25-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider having operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with CII Industrial Innovation Award 2017 at the 7th Industrial Innovation Summit presented by Niti Aayog & organized by Confederation of Indian Industry
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Alltech's Grain-Set get registration in India
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained its first product registration in the Indian state of Karnataka. The company has registered Grain-Set IN, a micronutrient fertilizer based on amino acid and fermentation technology, for use on grain crops in the region.
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DAHDF is regularly reviewing the availability of milk situation in the country with National Dairy Development Board
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Adulteration in Milk is harmful to health even while it is an unfair trade practices
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SIMA 2017: DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE
22-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The 77th edition of SIMA, the international trade show for agriculture and livestock suppliers, came to a close recently.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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Highest ever Indian participation at the 77th edition of SIMA exhibition during the Paris Agriculture Week
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The next edition of SIMA, the global trade show for suppliers to agriculture and livestock farming, will be held from 26 February to 2 March 2017 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.
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Karnataka to launch trading portal for livestock
13-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide farmers sell their livestock, Karnataka state has tied-up NCDEX Spot Exchange to auction & trade livestock online.
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Crop specific infrastructure creation scheme soon, says Harsimrat Kaur
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
India will soon introduce a scheme for crop specific infrastructure creation, Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, India minister of food processing industries (MoFPI) at the 6th Cold Chain Summit
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Dare to dairy at IDF World Dairy Summit in Netherlands
28-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The IDF World Dairy Summit is the annual top meeting of the global dairy industry attracting about 1,500 participants from all over the world. This year (from the 16 to 21 October) the Summit is organized in The Netherlands and the message is Dare to Dairy!
