Google expands AI push in India with $15 million MSME funding, crop research and teacher trainingIn a remarkable move, Google has embarked on extensive AI initiatives in India, primarily focused on boosting sectors like agriculture, edu...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Three years after $10.1 million Bezos Earth Fund giving in Chicago, Illinois. Here's what is taking rootsThe Greening America's Cities initiative received a big gift of $400 million from the Bezos Earth Fund. The mission of the project is to en...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Bayer partners with Absolute’s INERA to expand biological crop nutrition in IndiaBayer will market and distribute a biological crop nutrition solution developed by Absolute’s agricultural biotechnology arm INERA, aiming ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Supply-chain efficiency and sustainability in operations: Rinkesh Satija’s 2-Cents!PepsiCo India collaborates with over 36,000 farmers to boost agricultural productivity and implement sustainable farming practices. The com...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
CCI nod to Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, Cloudnine, and Farmart dealsThe Competition Commission of India has sanctioned three key transactions across various industries. Notably, GRT Jewellers' majority stake...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Centre sets up Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands in Karnataka, MaharashtraA committee led by Ramesh Chand has been established to address sugarcane farmers' concerns regarding pricing. The panel will evaluate dema...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-monthsIndia's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that ...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problemsIn 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for f...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
UP Board Exam dates 2027 for class 12, 10 released: Check full subject-wise date sheet, how to download pdf and moreUP Board Time Table 2027 Class 10, 12: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has announced the Class 10 and Class 12 examination sch...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
In 2021, a spaceflight experiment was launched to ISS to study how plants respond to microgravityBRIC-24 is a spaceflight experiment, which was launched on June 3, 2021, to the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment uses thal...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India Mobile Congress 2026 concludes with focus on agricultural AI, 5G automation and last-mile connectivityHeld over four days under the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries', the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders and technology de...
10 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Nabard's venture arm announces first close of second fund at Rs 450 croreNabventures has announced the successful first close of its second fund, amassing Rs 450 crore aimed at investing in early-stage agritech v...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Fuel, fertiliser costs strain American farmers' support for Republicans in midtermsFarmers in the Midwest United States face surging diesel and fertiliser costs which are outpacing their incomes. The sector has seen diesel...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
India and US trade deal still has a few stubborn cards to play: Fitch unitNegotiations between India and the US have encountered significant sticking points affecting market access and agriculture. US Trade Repres...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.39 PM IST