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
Zero duty, open market: Goyal says US doors open tariff free for India’s farmers and pharmaIndia has achieved zero-duty access for numerous exports to the United States. This interim trade deal benefits agriculture, pharmaceutical...
09 Feb, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Piyush Goyal says farmers safe in US trade deal; India didn't budge on its red linesIndia has secured its farmers' interests in the new trade agreement with the US, with Trade Minister Piyush Goyal confirming no genetically...
07 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India gives duty-free access to 54.11% of New Zealand exports from day one of FTAIndia and New Zealand have finalized a free trade agreement. New Zealand exports will gain duty-free access to India. Key items like sheep ...
22 Dec, 2025, 10.38 PM IST
Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalisAvocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a major jum...
20 Dec, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
Skip the avocado: 5 tasty superfoods that offer better health benefits and daily nutritionAvocados are praised for their healthy fats and fibre, but they’re expensive and not everyone enjoys their taste. Luckily, several everyday...
04 Nov, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
If avocado feels too costly, Ayurveda experts recommend this 'miracle' fruit that’s far better for Indians’ eyes, immunity, and skinAmla, an ancient Indian superfood, offers superior health benefits compared to imported options like avocado. This native fruit is rich in ...
30 Oct, 2025, 12.02 PM IST
This 22-year-old left California for Bengaluru in 2012 — Now he owns a 100-restaurant chain generating a $23 million businessBert Mueller, a music and public policy graduate, opened California Burrito in India. Inspired by a study abroad experience, he saw the pot...
28 Apr, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
Fruit for thought: Farmers turn to cultivation of exotic varietiesThese fruits offer up to 50% higher returns than other local fruits, according to experts. "Over the last five years, farmers and entrepren...
08 Mar, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
As India grows its own 'exotic' fruits and vegetables, imports are plummetingThe import of produce such as durians, leeks and other alliaceous bulbs, capsicums, figs, mangosteen and strawberries has dropped 70-100 pe...
19 Jun, 2022, 07.53 PM IST
Piyush Goyal asks ICAR to explore possibilities to grow imported fruitsCommerce minister Piyush Goyal said that there is lot of scope in the cultivation of flowers and horticulture crops in the country.
27 Jan, 2021, 06.48 PM IST
Agri farms leveraging a growing demand for exotic vegetables and spices in the food services sectorFarms across the country are coming up with produce grown especially for premium eateries as chefs travel far and wide to pick up that secr...
12 Nov, 2016, 12.57 AM IST
Pamper your love for food this year!The New Year promises to be interesting for foodies! Read on to know about the emerging food trends across the globe.
08 Jan, 2015, 09.04 AM IST
- Invest in farms & sell produce for profit online
There is no monsoon trauma and land reforms at FarmVille; you can go on buying land if you have the money.
08 Sep, 2009, 09.48 AM IST
- Facebook app FarmVille a global hit
Launched on Facebook and other popular social networking sites on June 19, FarmVille has already brought out the rural instincts of some 35...
07 Sep, 2009, 12.14 AM IST
- The Greens revolution
Organic food is poised to shed its designer tag and become a part of mainstream cuisine in India-if a clutch of small organic food producer...
17 Mar, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Goodricke Group looks beyond tea
It’s diversification time now at GGL. The company is busy in charting out a new business model to introduce alternative cropping in its tea...
07 Aug, 2006, 12.00 AM IST