NABARD, CEEW partner to boost climate-resilient rural livelihoods

11-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

NABARD and CEEW sign MoU to promote climate-resilient agriculture, green finance, and sustainable livelihoods across India’s rural economy.

CMFRI to hold aquaculture training for fish farmers on Saturday

11-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

ICAR-CMFRI will conduct a one-day training on sustainable fish farming techniques in Kochi under the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, including sessions on mussel, oyster, and cage culture.

Rasi Seeds signs MoU with ICAR-IGFRI to boost forage seed supply

12-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.

Rasi Seeds partners with ICAR-IGFRI to provide high-quality forage seeds, bridging the green fodder gap and supporting India’s dairy farmers.

Doubts cast on biofuel's green credentials

22-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

An analysis of how lawyer Tim Searchinger's early scepticism in 2003 challenged the scientific consensus on corn ethanol, exposing how Big Agriculture's political influence promoted biofuels while overlooking critical environmental and land-use costs.

Cabinet clears INR 24,000-cr agri plan, green energy investments

16-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

PM Modi-led Cabinet approves INR 24,000-cr farm scheme, new RE investments by NTPC and NLC to boost agri productivity and clean energy growth.

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.

CMFRI hatchery breakthrough boosts Indian green mussel farming

10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

ICAR-CMFRI unveils hatchery tech for Indian Peacock Mussel, enabling mass seed production and higher profits for coastal mussel farmers in India.

Odisha becomes third state in India to launch state agroforestry policy

09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Odisha becomes the third Indian state to adopt a State Agroforestry Policy, boosting green cover, sustainability, and climate action for rural communities.

Soybean prices in 'Red', sowing in 'Green': Options for farmers and futures for traders are necessary

07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra farmers push to restart soybean futures as spot prices trail MSP; hedging options lacking despite increased sowing and record exports.

Youth must lead J&K’s green revolution, says Omar Abdullah

05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah urges young scientists and agri-graduates to drive a green revolution, highlighting agriculture as the backbone of the region’s economy.

Maharashtra CM urges modern tech adoption on Farmers’ Day

02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis marks Farmers’ Day urging modern agri-tech adoption while honoring Vasantrao Naik’s Green Revolution legacy.

Banks slash factory farming funds, lag in green shifts

01-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Global banks cut factory farming funding by 46% in 2024, but sustainable farming investments still trail far behind, report shows.

UAS, IIT Seeds fly to ISS for space farming trials

27-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

UAS Bangalore & IIT Dharwad send green gram and fenugreek seeds to ISS under Axiom-4 mission for vital space farming and astronaut nutrition research.

Ethorka to set up ₹150 Cr ethanol plant in Varanasi

26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Ethorka to build ₹150 crore ethanol plant in Varanasi, boosting green fuel goals and rural economy. 120 KLPD capacity, zero liquid discharge by mid-2026.

SECI extends green ammonia tender deadline to June 30

25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

SECI extends green ammonia bid deadline to June 30, 2025. Tender supports 7.24 lakh tonnes annual supply to 13 fertilizer plants under SIGHT Scheme.

Avaana Capital draws first Green Climate Fund in India

18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Avaana Capital receives first drawdown from GCF’s $24.5M venture investment—marking a milestone for deep-tech innovation and green finance in India.

Carbon credits in India: A green opportunity for growth

16-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Discover the rising importance of carbon credits in India and the emerging opportunities for businesses, farmers, and the economy in the global climate market.

India first to launch genome-edited rice varieties

04-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a ground breaking achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has become the first in the world to officially develop and introduce genome-edited rice varieties using CRISPR-Cas technology—a milestone hailed as the dawn of a second Green Revolution.

BASF SE and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India

29-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

BASF and AM Green B.V. have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate and develop business opportunities for low-carbon chemicals produced exclusively with renewable energy, and the corresponding value chains in India.

ISMA presents roadmap for new sugar mills to Minister Pralhad Joshi

25-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), the apex body in the sugar and bio-energy industry in the country, presented a detailed roadmap to the key stakeholders of the Ministry of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs including Minister Pralhad Joshi himself for the policy framework required to transition Indian sugar mills into Bio-refineries of the nation producing along with the existing portfolio of Bio-Ethanol, Bio-Electricity and Bio-Gas b other emerging energy streams of strategic importance like Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Green Hydrogen, E-100 and 2-G Ethanol delivering cross cutting benefits to the nation and its farmers on multiple levels including meeting the international blending targets in the aviation sector which will be applicable on India since 2027 as per the CORSIA mandates.

Women farmers reap bumper harvest of green mussels

30-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Women farmers in Moothakunnam and Kottappuram have reaped a bumper harvest of green mussels under the guidance of the ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). 

Bamboo Farming in India: The Path to Green Prosperity

26-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

India’s agricultural tapestry is witnessing a sustainable revolution with the rise of bamboo farming. Known as ‘green gold,’ bamboo is not just a plant but a beacon of economic and environmental hope for Indian farmers.

Moringa Farming in India: A Green Revolution in the Making

25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

In the heart of India’s agricultural landscape, a green revolution is unfolding—one that promises economic prosperity and nutritional security. The Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree, is at the center of this transformation.

Victorian Green Ammonia Tech gets $4 million boost to revolutionize agriculture

04-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

Victoria's commitment to a sustainable future takes a leap forward with a $4 million investment in Jupiter Ionics, a pioneering company developing a revolutionary green ammonia technology. This innovative approach has the potential to transform agriculture by offering a clean, reliable, and regionally produced source of fertilizer.

The Sweet and Sour Tale of Sugarcane Crop in India

27-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Sugarcane, often referred to as the "green gold" of India, holds a significant place in the country's agricultural landscape.

Bigbasket launches The Green Report 2022

06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bigbasket, India's leading online grocery retailer, today released The Green Report 2022, showcasing its unwavering commitment to sustainability.

AgTech startup TartanSense rebrands as Niqo Robotics, to commercialise AI robotics for making farming sustainable

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

AgTech start-up TartanSense, has rebranded as Niqo Robotics. The rebranding comes on the heels of the company launching their proprietary green on green AI spot spray robots in India.

Go Green Warehouse raises undisclosed funds through structured debt financing

Go Green Warehouses Private Limited, an integrated commodity management solutions provider, announced the raising of structured debt finance from a domestic financial institution.

India-Israel relations will set new dimensions in the agriculture sector, says Tomar

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, led by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently visited Israel based Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment and Know How Ltd. and NETAFIM Ltd.

Govt giving incentives to farmers for green farming

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government is promoting non chemical farming under the names of organic and natural farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and Bharitya Prakratik Krishi Padhati along the river Ganga .

Social Alpha, Echo Network join hands to catalyse India’s green transformation

01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

In an international social innovation partnership, Social Alpha and echo network have come together to catalyse India’s green transformation.

Simplified legal processes for small-scale green hydrogen production methods will greatly benefit India

28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Environment Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a Webinar on Global Development in Hydrogen Safety on 24 of January 2022 with Eminent Speakers Dr Jan Roar Bakke, Executive Vice President, Gexcon Norway, Geirmund Vislie, Vice President – Hydrogen Safety, Gexcon AS and Rajendra Narkhede, Senior Vice President, Gexcon India.

The growing popularity of exotic fruits, vegetables in Indian market

18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indians have been enjoying exotic mushrooms, tangy kiwis, green olives, fresh broccoli, dragon fruit and many other items. These items have been gaining popularity in recent times among urban population and gourmet hotels, eateries.

Gene editing will bring the second green revolution

18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is the story of generations of famers and pioneers who selected edible plants and grew them over time to make them healthy and flavourful.

New Drone rules ushers a landmark moment benefiting several sectors in India

27-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

In March 2021, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) published the UAS Rules, 2021. They were perceived by academia, Startups, end-users and other stakeholders as being restrictive in nature as they involved considerable paperwork, required permissions for every drone flight and very few “free to fly” green zones were available. Based on the feedback, the Government has decided to repeal the UAS Rules, 2021 and replace the same with the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021.

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.

Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

We need to promote integrated waste management systems, green chemistry, bio solutions, and pesticides, which will help to produce safe food. We will start with certifications and multi-levels safety standards that will ensure safe food production and consumption, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India said.

NGT forms committee to review poultry waste for inland aquaculture

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to study the sustainability of inland aquaculture practices in the country and sought a report in three months, according to a media report.

India's Jackfruit flour for Diabetes gets American Diabetes Association recognition

21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Jackfruit365, a patented Green Jackfruit Flour brand, founded by James Joseph, is now clinically proven to control blood sugar according to clinical study monitoring the effect of green jackfruit flour in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

Weikfield launches immunity boosting range of herbal infusions and organic green teas

06-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Weikfield announced the launch of Herbal Infusions and Organic Green Teas under the Eco Valley division.

Central Arid Zone Research Institute unveils high yielding green fodder crop

12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Providing a significant solution for the availability of green fodder for the livestock of the farmers of arid regions, the ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute has come up with a new fodder crop, that is, Fodder Beet (Beta vulgaris).

Indian agri minister reveals action-plan to tackle adverse impact of global warming on food crops

21-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Global Warming associated with the increase in concentration of green house gases in the atmosphere is one of the reasons for the increase in extreme weather events.

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

Carbon Trust validate KEENAN green machine as the first environmentally sustainable diet feeder in the world

20-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.

Irish-based machinery brand, KEENAN, has been certified by the Carbon Trust as a more sustainable diet feeder, proven to reduce methane emissions on-farm

India to spend USD 5 BN in agriculture sector till 2020

02-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana" in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with the Central Share of INR 33,269.976 crore (USD 5 billion).