Agribusiness

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...

AgroStar partners with Spain's Biorizon Biotech to introduce advanced biologicals in India

AgroStar partners with Spain's Biorizon Biotech to introduce advanced biologicals in India

This collaboration will focus on launching certified, high-quality biological products...

Heritage Foods records 117 percent profit growth in Q2 FY25

Heritage Foods records 117 percent profit growth in Q2 FY25

A key driver behind this robust performance has been the continued growth in the...

CropLife India appoints Ankur Aggarwal as new chairman

CropLife India appoints Ankur Aggarwal as new chairman

Ankur Aggarwal, managing director of Crystal Crop Protection Ltd, succeeds K.C....

India's sugar production likely to fall by 18 lakh tonnes,  scope for exports are low

India's sugar production likely to fall by 18 lakh tonnes, scope for exports are low

Last year, a total of 343 lakh tonnes of sugar was produced in the country, out...

IFC partners with Axis Bank to provide $500 million climate loan in India

IFC partners with Axis Bank to provide $500 million climate loan in India

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has...

Crystal Crop Protection launches herbicide for wheat crop

Crystal Crop Protection launches herbicide for wheat crop

Crystal Crop Protection Limited has launched Verdino, a new herbicide designed for...

Tractor sales up 14.69 percent in September and John Deere sees growth

Tractor sales up 14.69 percent in September and John Deere sees growth

Retail tractor sales increased by 14.69 percent in September, with 62,542 units...

APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Jharkhand Mangoes from Women-Led FPC to UK

APEDA has facilitated the first commercial export of fresh Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom. The 1.5-tonne consignment,...

States

Cereal and Sugar Prices Rise in May; Global Grain Output Seen Declining in 2026-27: FAO

The FAO Food Price Index remained largely stable in May 2026 as falling vegetable oil prices offset gains in cereals and sugar. FAO...

International

GDP Grew 7.7% in FY 2025-26, but Agricultural Sector Growth Slowed Down

the agriculture and allied sector recorded a growth rate of only 3.0% in FY 2025-26. This compares with 4.2% in FY 2024-25 and 2.6%...

National

Global Agritech Funding Dips 3% to $16.2 Billion as Investment Focus Shifts

AgFunder's latest report highlights growing investment in deeptech, climatetech, and farm productivity solutions, while capital allocation...

Agritech

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Flags Inflation Risks from El Niño and Oil Shock; Cuts FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a neutral policy stance, citing rising inflation...

National

Southwest Monsoon Reaches Kerala Three Days Late; IMD Issues Yellow Alert Ror Rain and Thunderstorms in Delhi

The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, three days later than normal and four days behind the IMD’s forecast. While heavy...

National