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...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Shrimp startup Aquapulse bags Rs 45 crore to connect farmers with global buyersAquapulse has secured ₹45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES. This capital will boost farm technology and disease management. The ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Rs 236 crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple’ launched to boost Tripura farmers’ incomeA Rs 236 crore, three-year 'Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura' project was launched to boost the state's GI-tagged pineapple. The initiative...
27 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Why partnerships will define India’s agricultural transitionIndia's agriculture faces climate challenges. A robust public finance foundation can drive a new phase of growth. Regenerative agriculture ...
22 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
mooMark signs MoU with Japan’s Akiba Farm Holdings to launch Gelato Initiative in IndiaThis collaboration aims to enhance dairy production and develop premium gelato, leveraging India's vast milk output and Japan's expertise i...
22 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Bayer strengthens its phygital connect with Indian farmers as FarmRise app reaches 5 million usersThe initiative also includes digital marketplaces, satellite-based insights for risk protection, and AI-powered advisory, aiming to enhance...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Betting big on Amaravati: Execution, funding and a real trust test aheadThe Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026 has formally settled Amaravati as the state’s capital, ending years of political unc...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
India outlines two-phased DPI roadmap to achieve $30 trillion economy by 2047India plans a two-phase strategy for Digital Public Infrastructure. DPI 2.0 from 2025 to 2035 builds capable citizens. DPI 3.0 from 2035 to...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
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
Bayer, WayCool sign MoU to deliver end-to-end holistic solutions to smallholder farmersThrough Bayer's Better Life Farming Centers and Farmer Producer Organisations, smallholder farmers will be able to access timely crop advis...
23 Feb, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
Walmart Foundation announces three new grants in the states of Madhya Pradesh and West BengalIn 2018, Walmart Foundation made a commitment to invest USD 25 million over a period of five years to support smallholder farmers in India ...
24 Jan, 2023, 05.34 PM IST
Agri-insurtech company IBISA raises seed funding from Ankur Capital70% of the global food supply comes from smallholder farmers and more than 50% of the Indian workforce is into agriculture and allied secto...
16 Aug, 2022, 09.43 AM IST
Walmart Foundation and ICRISAT announces the launch of Secondary Processing Unit in Andhra PradeshRajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart, said, “Beyond Walmart Foundation’s philanthropic programs in India, Flipkart’s...
10 Aug, 2022, 06.22 PM IST
Stellapps raises funding from IDH FarmFitAgri-business drives India's economy and dairy is its aorta, since it employs more than 40% of the agri-workforce and contributes the great...
17 Feb, 2022, 01.45 PM IST
Reaping in agriculture today to sow tomorrow in the economyThis year’s budget is not just responsive to these challenges, but also addresses some fundamental structural hurdles faced by farmers.
02 Feb, 2019, 12.01 AM IST