Agribusiness

Novastar Ventures invests $3.5 Million in Sistema.bio to boost African expansion

Novastar Ventures invests $3.5 Million in Sistema.bio to boost African expansion

Combined with Novastar’s investment, Sistema.bio has raised a total financing of USD...

Crystal Crop Protection acquires Ethoxysulfuron assets from Bayer AG, expected to boost EBITDA by 20%

Crystal Crop Protection acquires Ethoxysulfuron assets from Bayer AG, expected to boost EBITDA by 20%

The transaction includes the Sunrice trademark, the mixture product containing Ethoxysulfuron,...

Rising prices, weak rupee turn DAP imports into a losing proposition

Rising prices, weak rupee turn DAP imports into a losing proposition

Given the rising prices of DAP in the international market and the weakening of...

Cooperative sugar mills to get priority in ethanol supply, setback for private sugar mills

Cooperative sugar mills to get priority in ethanol supply, setback for private sugar mills

According to the tender terms, cooperative sugar mills (CSMs) will be given first...

Star Agri submits IPO papers to Sebi, eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue

Star Agri submits IPO papers to Sebi, eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue

According to the DRHP, the proposed IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares...

Fertilizer Industry demands price fixation based on nutritional value

Fertilizer Industry demands price fixation based on nutritional value

FAI Chairman N. Suresh Krishnan emphasized fixing the prices of non-urea fertilizers...

Chambal Fertilisers and TERI partner to establish Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Solutions

Chambal Fertilisers and TERI partner to establish Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Solutions

The Agreement for Research focuses on advancing biogenic innovations to develop...

Dhanuka inks acquisition agreement with Bayer AG for global expansion

Dhanuka inks acquisition agreement with Bayer AG for global expansion

Under this acquisition, Dhanuka Agritech Limited will get all the rights for the...

Edible oil industry urges government to allow futures trading in key edible oils

Edible oil industry urges government to allow futures trading in key edible oils

SEA emphasized that futures trading in internationally traded commodities like crude...

UPL partners with CH4 Global to launch methane-reducing cattle feed supplement

UPL partners with CH4 Global to launch methane-reducing cattle feed supplement

The new partnership combines UPL’s market reach with CH4 Global’s seaweed-based...

Sugar production is estimated to decline by 39 lakh tonnes in the current season

Sugar production is estimated to decline by 39 lakh tonnes in the current season

A major reason for the decline in production is the low sugar recovery in Uttar...

Farmery launches A2 desi cow milk in glass bottles

Farmery launches A2 desi cow milk in glass bottles

Farmery has launched its A2 desi Cow Milk in eco-friendly glass bottles in New Delhi...

Sonalika records highest-ever monthly sales of 20,056 tractors in Oct 2024

Sonalika records highest-ever monthly sales of 20,056 tractors in Oct 2024

Sonalika Tractors recorded its highest-ever monthly overall sales of 20,056 tractors...

Syngenta India signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU to promote sustainable farming

Syngenta India signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU to promote sustainable farming

The MoU with CSSRI focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and...

Crystal Crop Protection Ventures into Vegetables and Flower Seeds with Acquisition of ‘I&B Seeds’

Crystal Crop Protection Ventures into Vegetables and Flower Seeds with Acquisition of ‘I&B Seeds’

This strategic move will enable Crystal to diversify its seeds business and strengthen...

ISMA calls for formula-based increase in MSP of sugar to Rs 39.14 per kg

ISMA calls for formula-based increase in MSP of sugar to Rs 39.14 per kg

The apex body of India's sugar and bio-energy industry has requested an increase...

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Accepts Medical Aid Ahead of February 14 Government Talks

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, has agreed to receive medical assistance following the central government's decision to hold...

National

Ethanol Blending Surpasses 18% in December, Dependency on Petroleum Imports to Reduce

The government appears to be making significant progress toward achieving the goal of 20% ethanol blending in petrol. During the current...

National

Government ready to guarantee Pay Commission for babus, but not MSP for Kisans

Farmers in the country are demanding a legal guarantee from the central government for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural...

Opinion

Centre reduces FCI rice rate to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers, lower than Paddy MSP

State governments and their corporations can purchase up to 12 lakh tonnes of rice, while ethanol distilleries are allowed to purchase...

National

Centre keeps close watch on essential food commodities prices amid market fluctuations

The food ministry claimed that the government has taken several pre-emptive and timely decisions to maintain price stability. These...

National

Cooperative sugar sector discusses strategies to boost ethanol production

The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) held a brainstorming session to explore strategies for enhancing ethanol...

Cooperatives