Farm Inputs
View AllBest Agrolife to launch rice herbicide formulation ‘Orisulam’ in upcoming Kharif season
With an estimated annual business potential of approximately Rs 2000 crores in the rice herbicide segment, BAL foresees ‘Orisulam’ becoming a significant growth driver
AgriTech
View AllICRISAT and Plantix’s AI-driven diagnostics impact over 30 mn smallholders in 10 years
Hyderabad, India: By seamlessly blending technology with agricultural knowledge, more than 30 million small-scale farmers in semi-arid regions have received real-time advice on managing plant health, leading to significant enhancements …
Agribusiness
View AllAfrican Development Bank augments ‘Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Programs
Active in 15 countries with investments exceeding US$490 million, and benefiting around 40,000 youths, the programme has emerged as a transformative force in fostering entrepreneurship
Policy
View AllCentre directs NCCF, NAFED to procure 5 LMT of onion for buffer requirement directly from farmers
For the procurement, NAFED and NCCF are to pre-register the onion farmers to ensure that payments to the farmers are transferred to their bank accounts through direct benefit transfer
Opinion
View AllPrecision farming revolutionises agriculture for smallholders, enhancing yields and sustainability
Precision farming is transforming agriculture in the Asia Pacific region, empowering farmers to enhance productivity, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities, Dr. Venkatram Vasantavada writes…
Allied Sectors
View AllSyngenta launches SapRaise smart seedling solution to enhance horticultural practices
The launch event featured demonstrations of the Syngenta India’s SapRaise system and opportunities for farmers to learn directly from experts in seedling technology
Agri Research
View AllCMFRI presents Nandakumar Rao Memorial Awards for best technical staff
CMFRI Director, Dr A Gopalakrishnan presided over the function. Dr P Vijayagopal, Dr Grinson George, Dr VVR Suresh, Hareesh Nair and KS Sreekumaran were present on the occasion