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Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problemNikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and d...
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El NinoIndia faces a challenging global economic outlook for 2026-27. Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are key concerns. However, Ind...
Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe Indian government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected districts. T...
Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...
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...
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...
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
Reducing fertiliser import dependence vital: Jat, Secretary DAREJat highlighted that India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilisers annually, with a substantial portion being imported, making it ...
Economic Survey backs voluntary crop diversification over MSP tweaksThe Economic Survey proposes voluntary crop diversification instead of changing minimum support prices or reducing procurement. This strate...
ITC scales up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plantsITC's Agri Business Division is promoting medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation in Madhya Pradesh to support its health and wellness pro...
India needs focus on small farmers for Viksit Bharat: PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to PMIndia should prioritize small farmers with land holdings of less than 2 hectares and develop strategies to enhance their income to achieve ...
India's summer crops sowing marginally lower at 70.3 lakh hectareThe ministry's data showed that the sowing area under pulses and coarse cereals is higher year-on-year, while the acreage of rice and oilse...
- MSP Committee to hold 2nd meeting on Sep 27 in Hyderabad
In the first meeting held on August 22 in the national capital, the committee -- headed by former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agrawal -- h...
Indian tea industry faces major challenge due to climate change"Droughts, floods & severe attack of pests have been commonplace adversely affecting production, quality and costs," said A.K. Bhargava, ch...
Punjab government to spend Rs 217 crore under RKVY schemeA decision to this effect was taken by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in a meeting here.
- Orissa chalks out strategies for ushering green revolution in the state
Orissa has chalked out an ambitious plan to reap the benefit with innovative strategy for agrarian development.
- Tatas’ Lanka venture eyes tea tourism
Tata Tea has kicked off a major diversification exercise for its Sri Lankan venture, Watawala Plantations. Watawala has firmed up plans to ...