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Have all possible headwinds been priced in by the street? 7 agro-chem stocks with upside potential of up to 38%June was one of the worst monsoon months since records began to be kept. That is bad news for agro-chemical companies, though better rains ...- If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...
- India aims for FMD-free status in nine states within two years, eyes Europe's dairy marketIndia aims for foot-and-mouth disease-free status in nine states within two years. This initiative seeks to unlock Europe's lucrative dairy...
- ICAR to cap rice, wheat area under crop diversification plan; forms 52 task teams for 2047 roadmapThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans crop diversification by 2047. This roadmap aims to significantly increase agricultural an...
- NITI Aayog roadmap targets USD 691 bn bioeconomy by 2035; Jitendra Singh says India ready to lead biotech revolutionIndia's bioeconomy can reach USD 691 billion by 2035, creating millions of high-value jobs. The nation aims to become a top global biotechn...
- Mandrake Bio raises Rs 16 crore to build AI-powered gene-editing platform for agriculture, medicineBengaluru startup Mandrake Bio secured sixteen crore rupees in new funding. This capital will expand their AI and biophysics teams for plat...
- 4,000-year-old noodles found in China: Scientists discover the world's oldest bowl buried beneath the Yellow River region that survived an earthquake and floodWorld's oldest noodles found in China: A bowl of noodles dating back 4,000 years, unearthed at the Lajia archaeological site in northwest C...
- Bio-input demand may rise, but skill gap threatens India's green farming push: Agriculture CommissionerAgriculture Commissioner said widespread adoption of bio-inputs by India's nearly 14 crore farmers could generate annual demand of 20–30 cr...
- FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
- Global weather datasets may be underestimating Himalayan snowfall, says international studyGlobal weather models significantly underestimate Himalayan snowfall, a new study found. This underestimation is particularly pronounced in...
- Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...
- Karnataka to set up India’s first government-led AI university, AI hubThe AI hub will serve as an incubation centre for AI research and development by startups, companies and academic institutions, chief minis...
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first govt-driven AI UniversityKarnataka will establish India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University. An AI Hub will also be set up as an incubation...
- Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is helping power its factory, cut emissions and boost biodiversityVolkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar pa...
- "We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister Mawlawi Attaullah Omari seeks assistance from India for modernisationAfghanistan's Agriculture Minister sought Indian technical help for modernization. He highlighted centuries-old ties and deep cultural para...
- Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concernsMonsoon recovery follows a weak June, but uneven distribution persists. Many key agricultural districts still face deficient rainfall, impa...
- Gujarat sets up Departmental Data Committee to protect farmers' personal, financial informationGujarat's Agriculture Department has formed a committee to protect farmers' personal data. This initiative aligns with the Digital Personal...
- Rainfall deficit narrows to 24%, to boost Kharif sowing in JulyImproved July rainfall has narrowed the country's deficit to twenty-four percent. This development raises hopes for faster kharif sowing ac...
- Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: GovtThe rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily re...
- Kharif sowing slow, 15 more districts face rain deficiencyThe government is monitoring 262 districts for rainfall deficiency and El Nino impacts. Fifteen additional districts have been identified a...
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