The early and favourable progress of the southwest monsoon, which delivered 440 mm rainfall so far—8 India’s kharif sowing has gained momentum with farmers covering nearly 82.94 million hectares as of 25 July 2025, marking a 4% increase from 79.77 million hectares during the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry … Read more
The National Cooperation Policy 2025 aims to transform India’s cooperative sector into a professionally managed, youth-driven ecosystem. It proposes an apex national institution to standardise education, promote innovation, and build capacity. The policy also focuses on skilling rural youth, launching cooperative-centric courses, and creating a digital job platform, ensuring inclusive growth and long-term sustainability in … Read more
Meghalaya hosted the “Summit for Rural Empowerment” under PMJVM, aiming to strengthen tribal entrepreneurship through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs). With 169 VDVKs already active and MoUs signed with 12 premier institutions, the state is advancing rural enterprise, market access, and self-reliance. The summit emphasized capacity-building, local resource utilization, and cross-state collaboration for inclusive rural … Read more
India and the Maldives have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, focusing on sustainable tuna fishing, value chain development, and scientific innovation. The deal also supports cold storage infrastructure, hatchery upgrades, and joint capacity building in marine technologies. Signed during PM Modi’s state visit, the partnership aims to foster a resilient … Read more
India’s seafood exports to the UK are set to grow by an estimated 70% following the India–UK CETA, which eliminates import tariffs on shrimp, squid, and other marine products. The deal boosts India’s competitiveness in the UK’s $5.4 billion seafood market, supports coastal livelihoods, enhances value-added exports, and positions India as a key global player … Read more
The Indian government plans to segregate broken rice from 50 lakh tonnes of FCI stock to improve quality and boost market value. Following a successful pilot in four states, the initiative will also support ethanol production. High-quality rice with 10% broken content will be auctioned, while 100% broken rice will be supplied directly to distilleries … Read more
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a cost-effective, eco-friendly bamboo-polymer composite using Bambusa tulda, offering a sustainable alternative to plastics in automotive interiors. The high-performance material shows excellent strength, thermal resistance, and low moisture absorption. Published in Environment, Development and Sustainability, the innovation aligns with India’s green manufacturing goals and has potential in automobiles, electronics, and … Read more
Tropical Agro has expanded SmartFresh™ InBox, a shelf-life extension technology from AgroFresh Inc., across India to combat post-harvest losses. Powered by 1-MCP, it slows ripening and spoilage in fruits during transit. The sachet-based system offers a sustainable, cold storage-free solution to reduce food waste, enhance farmer returns, and promote eco-conscious supply chains. Trials beyond apples … Read more
Supplying 2.5 million MT of palm oil to India annually, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) reaffirms its commitment to sustainable trade and growth at the IVPA Global RoundTable. Malaysia has emerged as a stronger player in India’s edible oil sector, with its palm oil market share rising to 35% in the first half of 2025—up … Read more
India’s agricultural and processed food sectors are poised for significant growth following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom. The landmark deal, inked today in New Delhi, is expected to unlock unprecedented market access for Indian farmers, food processors, and marine product exporters. Indian farmers are set to … Read more