Building India’s future food systemThe future of India’s food system must be examined through three interconnected pillars: availability, accessibility, and affordability.
22 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
BL Agro heads to Africa with Rs 7,000 crore Tanzania bet; targets edible oil, dairyBL Agro plans to invest Rs 7000 crore in Tanzania over the next ten years for international expansion. The company will focus on edible oil...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Ladakh Gold: Piyush Goyal shares a superfruit found at 12,000 feet in Nubra valley, has 10 times more Vitamin C than lemonLadakh Gold Seabuckthorn: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has shared a superfood Ladakh's GI-tagged seabuckthorn, a nutrient-rich superfood fou...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
India’s drought-hit maize crunch pits poultry, ethanol makers in ‘me first’ fightDrought conditions have caused a significant decrease in maize supply, leading to competition among industries for access. Poultry producer...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Found glass-like crystals on pickled asparagus? They may form naturally from rutin in the spears and are generally harmless if the asparagus was properly preserved and shows no signs of spoilageRutin crystals commonly appear in pickled asparagus, resembling glass-like flecks. These natural pigment deposits result from chemical reac...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in October 20, gives all Indian goods zero-duty accessIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand will begin on October 20 and provide duty-free access for Indian goods. This agreement aims t...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund IINABVENTURES aims to invest ₹30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital ar...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
In the late 1800s, Americans planted lesser celandine for its bright yellow flowers; it escaped gardens, reached 31 states and covered 400 acres in one Ohio parkLesser celandine, once embraced for its beauty, has turned into a significant environmental challenge across multiple regions. This invasiv...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Sweet corn can turn dark after home canning even when it was processed correctly; natural compounds can react with iron and air to create the unexpected colourSweet corn may develop brown or black hues after home canning due to chemical reactions. These color changes often occur without spoilage, ...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Varun Dhawan invests in Better Nutrition, backs biofortified farmingThe initiative emphasizes biofortification, which enhances nutrient levels directly through crop varieties and farming practices. Varun Dha...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Commerce Ministry organizes “Leveraging FTAs” outreach program in Jaipur to boost exportsThe Commerce Ministry organized an outreach event in Jaipur, targeting exporters to clarify the use of benefits provided by India's free tr...
17 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Your daily chai under scanner: FSSAI proposes new science-based limits for two pesticide residues in tea; what consumers should knowFSSAI has proposed maximum residue limits for two pesticides in tea under draft regulations published on October 16. The proposal sets a li...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Karur Vysya Bank targets 18-20% credit growth in FY27, corporate lending capped at 20%Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) aims for 18-20 percent growth in total advances for the fiscal year 2027. The bank focuses on retail, agriculture, a...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.52 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
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