Iran War: Fertiliser, agri-input stress emerges; Kharif outlook hinges on policy, farmer choicesIndia relies heavily on fertiliser imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing disruptions.
03 Apr, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Fertilizer industry faces compliance challenge as biostimulant regulations kick inNew regulations are impacting India's specialty fertilizer industry. Biostimulants now fall under government control. Small manufacturers m...
01 Sep, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
Biostimulant Industry Federation urges govt intervention amid trade barriers, regulatory delaysThe National Biostimulant Industry Federation (NBIF) is urging government intervention to address regulatory hurdles in India and high tari...
24 Aug, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Don't worry about US tariffs, will explore new markets: Agriculture Minister Chouhan to farmersAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures farmers not to worry about higher US tariffs. India will explore new markets for farm pr...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.48 AM IST
Syngenta Crop may rethink investing in India, says top executive HawkinsSyngenta Crop Protection is considering its investment plans in India. This is due to uncertainties in policy. The government recently paus...
22 Jul, 2025, 12.18 AM IST
Govt not to allow sale of biostimulants without scientific nod: Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh ChouhanAgriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan is concerned about biostimulant quality. The government will now require scientific approval fo...
15 Jul, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
Biologicals "at forefront" of agricultural shift, says Syngenta India chiefSyngenta India's head Susheel Kumar highlighted the transformative potential of biologicals in ensuring food security at the BioAg World Co...
23 Apr, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Coromandel International seeks CCI nod to acquire majority stake in NACL IndustriesCoromandel International, a Murugappa Group firm, has sought CCI approval to acquire a majority 53% stake in agro-chemical company NACL Ind...
10 Apr, 2025, 05.09 PM IST
BioPrime raises $6 million from Belgium’s Edaphon, othersThe funds will be used to advance research in crop protection, with a focus on co-developing new biofungicides and bioinsecticides. Founded...
08 Oct, 2024, 04.20 PM IST
India cannot become developed nation with 'backward agriculture': Bayer South Asia PrezIndia's agriculture sector must modernize to achieve developed nation status by 2047, says Bayer South Asia head Simon Wiebusch. He commend...
13 Sep, 2024, 12.42 PM IST
Bioscience company Absolute featured as world's 100 most promising impact startups at NasdaqNorrsken is a non-profit impact ecosystem connecting founders with the capital, knowledge and network they need to make saving the world th...
29 Aug, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
Netweb Technologies, Nova Agritech get Sebi nod to raise funds via IPOThe IPO of Netweb comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of up to Rs 206 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 8.5 million equity sh...
05 Jul, 2023, 02.15 PM IST
How technology can decrease carbon footprint in agricultureAgriculture accounts for close to 80% of total nitrous oxide emissions, mainly generated from the application of synthetic nitrogen fertili...
04 Jun, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
Traditional agri-chemical companies bet big on bio-solutions marketTorretta said that for NPP products, UPL is seeing demand from farmers due to their concern on plant growth & stress, soil health and need ...
02 Jul, 2021, 07.38 PM IST
Government to regulate unorganised biostimulant industry“Now biostimulants will have to be first registered with the government and will have to prove efficacy before hitting the market. Proper l...
06 Apr, 2021, 01.13 PM IST
Bio-stimulant comes under rules that apply to fertiliserThe government has brought biostimulants under rules that govern fertiliser and other crop nutrients used to enhance the productivity of th...
06 Apr, 2021, 07.34 AM IST
Govt to roll out regulatory guidelines for biostimulants“Framing of rules is in final stages. As per the proposed guidelines, biostimulants will have to be first registered with government and ha...
08 May, 2020, 03.19 PM IST