Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Seventeen projects, initiatives selected for National Awards for e-GovernanceSeventeen projects will receive National Awards for e-Governance 2026. These awards recognize outstanding digital governance initiatives. W...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
IPL Biologicals opens 3rd plant in Vadodara, raises capacity to 7,000 KL/yearIPL Biologicals Ltd has inaugurated its third biological manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. This new plant represents a Rs 200 cr...
21 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
EAC-PM calls for changes in priority sector lending to enhance efficiency; greater flexibility to banksAn Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister paper has proposed shifting priority sector lending focus from economic efficiency to so...
06 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Polls: Focus on Vijay's poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for womenActor Vijay's new party TVK is poised to lead in Tamil Nadu elections. His manifesto includes significant promises like gold for marriages ...
04 May, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Use of chemical fertilisers root cause of many diseases, says Amit Shah; pitches for natural farmingUnion Home Minister Amit Shah champions natural farming, calling chemical fertilizers a cause of diseases. He stated natural farming boosts...
25 Dec, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Govt initiatives focus on transition, but better markets needed to scale up organic farming: CSE reportAccording to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), providing market access, better marketing, and help with transitioni...
22 Jun, 2023, 02.39 PM IST
Over 14,400 ha area in Andaman & Nicobar becomes first large territory to get organic certificationAfter Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands, Lakshadweep and Ladakh are proactively taking steps for the transformation of their traditional or...
27 Apr, 2021, 02.05 PM IST
Small farmers upset over stricter regulations for organic tagA 2016 Yes Bank White Paper on organic market estimates it to be Rs 250-300 crore and the “uncertified, unmonitored” one to be Rs 300-500 c...
01 Jul, 2018, 09.29 AM IST
Is the two certification system harming India's organic food market?Since 2001, the government had been promoting organic farming through third party certification while over a hundred countries are willing ...
30 Jul, 2017, 01.11 AM IST
Government rolls out 3 agri-portals to improve transparencyThe government today launched three agri-portals to make the process of organic farming certification, fertilisers' quality checking and is...
15 Jul, 2015, 07.05 PM IST