Indian sugar manufacturers are petitioning the government for a full exemption from mandatory jute packaging, citing potential health risks and high operational costs. Industry bodies claim using jute adds a significant financial burden...
NABARD has recognized three startups—SatSure Analytics, EXPERIQS, and VARSAPRADAYA—for building digital tools to improve climate data for agriculture. This initiative aims to strengthen rural resilience. For investors, the event highligh...
India's kharif sowing reached 88% of the normal area by August 7, narrowing the year-on-year deficit to 1.8%. While oilseed planting has surpassed previous levels, major food staples like rice and pulses continue to lag behind. Investors...
The Tobacco Board of India is collaborating with Constems AI to launch an AI-powered grading system for Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco in Andhra Pradesh. The technology aims to replace manual, subjective quality assessments with computer vi...
The Indian government is considering restricting sugarcane diversion for ethanol production to boost domestic sugar supplies by 3 million metric tons. This move aims to stabilize record-high sugar prices, which have recently reached ₹48–...
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched a drive to reallocate unused wheat export quotas to high-performing exporters. Entities that have utilized over 50% of their allocated capacity will receive priority for additi...
Tamil Nadu has raised procurement incentives for paddy and sugarcane to support farmers despite tight state finances. Paddy procurement reaches ₹2,750 and ₹2,600 per quintal, while total sugarcane payouts rise to ₹4,000 per tonne. Invest...