AfDB fund approves $14.6 mn grant to boost climate resilience in Sahel

27-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

The African Development Fund has approved a $14.64 million Climate Action Window grant to scale up climate-smart villages and strengthen resilience across the Sahel.

Fraunhofer, Airbus develop space-based spectrometer for smart farming

14-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

Fraunhofer IOF and Airbus create ESA-funded hyperspectral spectrometer to map soil and crop health from space, enabling data-driven smart farming.

Arya.ag launches 25 Smart Farm Centres to power data-led farming

11-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag launches 25 Smart Farm Centres across India, offering IoT, weather, and drone tech to help smallholder farmers make data-driven decisions.

FAO, India mark 80 years of cooperation on World Food Day 2025

26-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

India celebrates 80 years of partnership with FAO, highlighting food security gains, smallholder resilience and climate-smart agriculture.

New antimicrobial tech promises safer mastitis prevention in dairy cows

26-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

NTU Singapore and SMART develop sustainable antimicrobial compounds to curb bovine mastitis without antibiotics or milk contamination.

Digital Agriculture Mission powers farmer IDs, crop data for smart services

11-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

India’s Digital Agriculture Mission builds Agri Stack, farmer IDs, and crop registries to boost farm services and policy planning.

VST Tillers launches fuel-efficient FENTM tractor series for smart farming

05-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, one of India’s leading players in compact farm equipment, has introduced its latest innovation — the FENTM Tractor Series, a new range of fuel-efficient, high-torque compact tractors designed to meet the needs of modern agriculture.

AI revolutionizes Indian agriculture with smart solutions

18-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

India’s agriculture sector is undergoing a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of transforming traditional farming practices.

Can AI transform Indian agriculture? Smart farming takes root

12-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

AI, IoT, and drones are reshaping Indian agriculture with smart, data-driven methods. Here's how tech, startups, and education are powering a green revolution.

ICRISAT, SKUAST-K partner to boost climate-smart farming in J&K

11-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

SKUAST-K and ICRISAT sign MoU to promote climate-resilient agriculture, research, and innovation across Jammu & Kashmir's vulnerable farm zones.

Core Technologies Driving Smart Agriculture in 2025

10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Explore the core technologies transforming smart agriculture in 2025, from IoT and AI to robotics, drones, and cloud computing for sustainable farming.

SML unveils bio-based agri-inputs StellarOn, Rootiva for climate shift

09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

SML Biologicals launches StellarOn and Rootiva to lead climate-smart, regenerative farming in India with biotechnology and global collaborations.

Kerala Agri Varsity boosts climate-smart farming with KERA

06-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Kerala Agri University partners with KERA to promote climate-resilient, low-carbon farming, enhancing soil labs, advisories, and farmer capacity building.

UP bets on micro-irrigation, financing vital for expansion

06-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Micro-irrigation drives climate-smart farming in UP; financing from MFIs, banks, and private lenders is crucial to expand climate resilience for farmers.

Kerala, IRRI sign MoU for low-emission rice farming

02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Kerala partners with IRRI under KERA to scale low-emission, climate-smart rice farming across 22,000 hectares, benefiting 45,000 farmers.

XAG targets SEA drone market driven by fruit

02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

China’s XAG eyes SEA agri-drone surge, tapping fruit farms and tech-savvy youth to expand smart agriculture solutions across Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond.

India, FAO launch climate-smart irrigation pilot

30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

India and FAO pilot closed-pipe irrigation with digital tools in 4 states to boost water efficiency, climate resilience, and farmer-led governance.

Smart sensor training for packed fish at Nagapattinam

30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Nagapattinam’s Fisheries College trains locals on smart eye sensors for fish freshness, boosting seafood safety, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

4WD tractor market to grow 5.7% by 2029: report

29-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Global 4WD tractor market to reach $24.19B by 2029, driven by eco-friendly farming, AI, precision agriculture, and smart machines, says industry report.

Indian agri-scientists create stress-responsive gene switch

28-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Indian agri-scientists develop a smart CRISPR-based gene switch to help crops fight heat and disease only when needed, boosting climate resilience in farming.

Maharashtra sets up hedging desk for farmers' gains

27-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra launches a hedging desk in Pune to help farmers lock in prices, reduce risks, and boost incomes under the SMART Project.

India to invest INR 115 Cr on International Potato Centre in Agra

25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Cabinet clears INR 111.5 Cr Potato Centre in Agra to boost yields, incomes, and rural jobs with global R&D, training, and climate-smart farming practices.

ADB, CGIAR unveils $1.5B climate-smart rice farming drive

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation launch $1.5B plan to scale sustainable, low-carbon rice farming for smallholder farmers across Asia-Pacific.

Doktar raises €7.5 mn to scale smart, sustainable farming

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Dutch agtech firm Doktar secures €7.5M to expand its AI-driven digital farming platform across Europe and the Americas.

Asian nations lead rice revolution with climate-smart farming

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and India adopt innovative practices to transform rice farming and fight climate change.

Connected agriculture market to hit $17.6B by 2032

23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

The global connected agriculture market is projected to grow at 16?GR, reaching $17.6 billion by 2032, driven by IoT, AI, and smart farming.

Globe Florex, Queen’s University join hands on smart farming

23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Pune’s Globe Florex partners with Queen’s University, Canada to advance AI-powered vertical farming and climate-resilient agriculture with Revoponics.

FAIFA report urges climate-smart farming push in India

05-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

FAIFA's new report highlights climate-resilient tech adoption, urges targeted subsidies and reforms to secure Indian farmers’ future.

XAG unveils its agri drone P150 at Agrishow Brazil 2025

31-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

XAG, a global leader in smart agriculture solutions, has partnered with CNH to introduce two new agricultural drones — the P150 and P60 — tailored for the Brazilian market.

4 Top Agriculture Trends in 2025

20-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

The agricultural sector is rapidly evolving, driven by technological innovations and the urgent need for climate-smart, sustainable food production. In 2025, several key trends are set to redefine farming practices globally, blending cutting-edge science with environmental stewardship.

Make water-smart farming a priority, says IARI Director at UAS-D convocation

14-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director and Vice-Chancellor of the ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, emphasized the urgency of adopting water-smart farming practices during his address at the 38th annual convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad.

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.

Saudi Arabia, South Korea launch smart farming hub in Riyadh

22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a significant step toward transforming agriculture in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and South Korea have jointly launched a cutting-edge smart agriculture complex in Riyadh.

Dharmendra Pradhan unveils agri-initiatives to boost rural economy in Sambalpur

14-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a series of forward-looking agricultural initiatives in Odisha’s Sambalpur district on Sunday, aimed at revitalizing the rural economy and empowering smallholder farmers through climate-smart and market-driven practices.

India, Israel inks landmark agritech alliance for climate-smart farming

13-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a significant stride towards revolutionizing agricultural practices and bolstering global food security, India and Israel formalized a comprehensive agriculture cooperation agreement recently.

The Future of Indian Agriculture: Embracing Mechanisation and Smart Farming by 2029

26-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.

India's agricultural sector has long been the backbone of its economy, providing employment to nearly 50% of the population and contributing around 20% to the national GDP. However, despite its significance, the sector remains largely reliant on traditional farming methods, limiting productivity and efficiency.

Climate tech leader Ecozen raises over $23 Million

22-Jan-2025 - 0 Comments.

Ecozen, a leading climate-smart technology solutions provider, has raised over $23 million in debt funding from responsAbility Investments AG, Northern Arc Capital Limited, Maanaveeya Development & Finance Private Limited, and others.

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.

Kisanserv targets INR 500 Cr revenue, 2000 jobs in 4 years

16-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

Agri-tech company Kisanserv has set a revenue target of INR 500 crore within the next four years with an expansion plan of 250 stores in key cities entering new markets such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Milma’s TRCMPU launches first Mili Mart at Pazhavangadi

15-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Strengthening its market outreach and presence, Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma today opened the first Milma ‘Mili Mart’ outlet at Reliance Retail Limited’s Smart Bazaar at Pazhavangadi in the city.

Urban Farming: Cultivating a Greener Future in Our Cities

22-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

The sprawling cityscape, once a symbol of progress, is now facing new challenges. Food security, environmental sustainability, and community engagement are concerns demanding innovative solutions.

Digital tools discussed for climate-smart farming in rainfed areas

07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) hosted a national workshop recently in New Delhi to explore "Digital Forecasting Techniques and Decision Support System for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Eco-systems."

Smart Farming Takes Root: Government Initiatives Drive Tech Adoption in Agriculture

01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

Embracing the future of farming, the Indian government is actively pushing for the adoption of digital and innovative farming techniques across the country.

Climate-Smart Agriculture takes root in drought-stricken Maharashtra

22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

With the Marathwada region of Maharashtra reeling under its worst drought in decades, farmers are increasingly turning to climate-smart agricultural practices.

Swaraj revs up production of AI-Powered harvester at new Pithampur plant

21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

Building on its rich legacy of introducing India’s first indigenously developed harvester, Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., recently launched its next generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian farmer.

CMFRI Urges Climate-Smart Villages for Coastal Risks

22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

In view of a barrage of challenges from flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreaks posing serious threat to the coastal lives, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has suggested climate smart villages to check the risks in the region.

Akshayakalpa Organic launches UHT milk pack in 42 cities

27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Akshayakalpa Organic, India’s first certified organic dairy company, announced today that it is expanding its market to 42 cities across the country. The company is also launching a new UHT milk pack, which is designed to make organic milk more convenient for consumers.

Eighth SCO Agriculture Ministers' meet adopts smart agriculture plan under India's chairmanship

02-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a significant development, the 8th meeting of Agriculture Ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries was convened virtually under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

Climate-smart deeptech firm Ecozen raises $25 mn

27-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Ecozen announced that it has raised $25 million of combined equity and debt capital. 

WRMS Ventures into the manufacturing of climate-smart agrochemicals

23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

WRMS, a leading agri-tech company, has expanded its services by foraying into the manufacturing of climate-smart agrochemicals in order to provide better solutions for pest management and soil fertility to farmers.

Roeslein Alternative receives a USD 80m grant to create a new climate-smart agriculture value chain

16-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) announced that it had received USD 80 million in federal funding for a five-year pilot project to create a value chain for climate-smart agriculture where farmers who plant prairie grasses and cover crops are compensated with environmental credits and receive income from renewable energy.

Teams get Smart Farm Grant Challenge grant from STPI

12-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) distributed INR 5 Lakhs each to 10 shortlisted Teams under the Smart Farm Grant Challenge Programme. The grant distribution and the award ceremony were held at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, New Delhi, where Alkesh Kumar Sharma (Secretary, MeitY) handed over the cheques to the winning teams.

Agri-Fintech startup Hesa to provide financial solutions across 30,000 villages in 2022

Agri-Fintech startup Hesa has announced that it aims to provide financial solutions to over 60K Hesaathi’s across 30,000 villages in tier 2 and 3 cities.

Climate-smart deeptech startup Ecozen raises INR 54 Cr in Series C funding led by Dare Ventures

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Climate-smart deeptech startup Ecozen has announced that it has raised INR 54 crore of additional funding as the first tranche of a planned INR 200 crore Series C round.

Fasal inks MoU with IMD on weather forecast models to make farming climate-smart

26-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

Fasal, India's earliest full-stack agtech solutions company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for research collaboration.

Maharashtra, World Bank launches SMART AgTech integration facility

17-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

The government of Maharashtra and World Bank, in a joint endeavour, have launched the 'SMART Agtech Integration Facility 2022’ to transform rural Maharashtra through Disruptive Agricultural Technologies (DATs).

Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari campaign under azadi ka amrit mahotsav launched by union agriculture minister

27-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

While launching the “Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (25th- 30th April 2022) Union Agriculture Minister interacted with farmers across the country who were present in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in towns and cities in various states across India.

Ingen Technologies launches SecuLock to prevent dairy products' theft, pilferage

13-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Ingen Technologies, a fully owned subsidiary of WRMS, launches SecuLock, a state-of-the-art indigenously manufactured smart e-lock developed for live monitoring and prevention of theft and pilferage, especially in milk tankers. 

Water Ways' update on the acquisition of Hidrotop, a Chilean Smart Irrigation Provider

06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Water Ways Technologies Inc, a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology that provides water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers, is pleased to report that the due diligence process on the acquisition of Desarrollo De Sistemas Hidraulicos SA (Hidrotop) is progressing well, and Water Ways expect to close the acquisition by mid-May, 2022, or such later date as the parties may mutually agree upon.

Ghana receives a USD 60m climate smart agriculture fund from World Bank for smallholder farmers

25-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

World Bank approves USD 60m fund for climate-smart agriculture initiative that preserves soil, water, plant, animal and human health which would affect directly about two million Ghanaian smallholder farmers.

Otipy raises USD 32m from Westbridge Capital to expand its supply chain in new cities

09-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agri-tech startup Otipy has raised INR 235 crore (USD 32m) in its series B round led by Westbridge Capital. Existing investors SIG and Omidyar Network India were also involved, according to the company.

Shakti Pumps bags award for its micro smart pump innovation funded under low carbon technology project

03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, India's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors has been awarded for the Innovation of Micro Smart Pump, a highly efficient submersible helical pump solution it has developed.

Govt promoting organic food under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

16-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Organic foods are safe, healthy and free from chemical and pesticides. There has been shift in demand for organic products, especially fruit and vegetables in the cities due to increased awareness about organic food in consumers including younger generation.

Netafim India unveils flexi sprinkler kit to increase crop yield in field crops

02-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

Netafim India, a leading smart irrigation solution provider, has unveiled Flexi Sprinkler Kit – a ground-breaking field crops sprinkler irrigation system.

Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition, says Tomar

08-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to commemorate the 75th year of Independence of India a programme on 'Nutrition Smart Village' will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan.

Netafim India introduces portable drip kit for farmers

18-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Netafim India, a leading smart irrigation solution provider, has unveiled revolutionary Portable Drip Kit – a comprehensive all-in-one irrigation solution that is easy to install and comes at an affordable price.

Symbiotics launches first agricultural green bond with Samunnati

28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Symbiotics, the leading market access platform for impact investing, has arranged with Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Private Limited its first green bond whereby the proceeds of USD $4.6 million in local currency equivalent are fully allocated towards climate smart agriculture.

GreenSat Innovation Labs inks MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust, IndiaHub e-Governance to launch a smart FPO initiative

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

GreenSat Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. a leading agritech company signed an MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), a rural welfare organization, and IndiaHub e-Governance Pvt. Ltd., an innovation-driven start-up, as a technology partner for their Smart FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) initiative.

Kerala Feeds distributes smartphones to students

05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Kerala Feeds Ltd (KFL) today presented smart phones to five economically disadvantaged students of the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Kuttichal in the district to support their online education.

Maharashtra's agri dept. signs MoU with USDA to enhance agro-industry sector

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra’s Agriculture Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and strengthen the SMART (State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Programme) projects for the upliftment of small and marginal farmers.

Smart measures required for a successful kharif season amidst the pandemic

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Monsoon plays an important role in Indian agriculture. While awaiting the arrival, farmers have already begun initial tasks of kharif sowing. As the country is still reeling under the pandemic, farmers will face challenges for a second consecutive year. Moreover, farmer will have to be more cautious as the second wave of Covid-19 has proven more intense.

Monarch unveils world’s smartest, pure electric autonomous tractor

21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Monarch Tractor has recently introduced the world’s first fully electric, driver optional, smart tractor integrated on a single platform in the US market.

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.

Tata Steel’ Nest-In launches India’s first smart warehouse for onion storage

04-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Nest-In, Tata Steel’s modular construction solutions brand, has launched a revolutionary onion storage solution ‘AgroNest’ that is aimed at reducing spoilage of the onions to half of its current level.

IndusTill FarmeTech wins Indigram Labs Foundation Smart Village Program award

06-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indigram Labs Foundation, a leading agri-tech focused incubator, has announced the winners of its smart village program - ‘Adhunik Gram’, an initiative to empower agribusiness in rural India

World has to double food production by 2050 to feed teeming billions

21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture has the wherewithal to overcome problems of climate change and take the path of sustainable and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) by using mitigation techniques and adapting technology and new crop patterns, said Shyam Khadka, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in India, at a conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).”