Category: Agritech & Innovation
EU–India “Mother of All Deals”: A Gamechanger for Trade and Agriculture
The recently concluded EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)—widely described as the “Mother of All Deals”—marks a historic milestone in global trade relations. After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have reached a comprehensive agreement that promises to reshape economic cooperation between two of the world’s largest economies. Covering a market of…
BSF Larvae Can Turn Waste into Fertilizer, Feed and Fuel: NEERI Study
Introduction A Sustainable Breakthrough for Indian Agriculture and Waste ManagementIndia generates millions of tonnes of organic waste every year—from crop residues and food waste to agro-industrial by-products. Managing this waste sustainably while meeting the rising demand for fertilisers, animal feed, and clean energy has become a major challenge. In this context, a recent study by…
From Fields to Factories: How Uttar Pradesh Is Becoming India’s Food Processing Powerhouse
Uttar Pradesh — long recognised as the agricultural heartland of India — is rapidly rewriting its economic story. Traditionally known for its fertile plains and high farm output, the state is now emerging as a major centre for food processing and value-addition, linking farm production with industry, investment and employment. This transition marks a strategic…
A Tiny Protein, A Giant Leap: India’s Second Green Revolution
Rewriting the Roots: How a Tiny Protein Flip Could Transform Indian Agriculture India’s agricultural heartland — from the vast wheat fields of Punjab to the sprawling rice paddies of Eastern Uttar Pradesh — may be on the cusp of one of the most consequential shifts in farming since the original Green Revolution of the 1960s…
India’s Draft Seeds Bill Explained: What It Means for Farmers, Industry, and Agriculture
India’s agriculture depends heavily on the quality and availability of seeds. Recognising this, the Union government released the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025, aiming to modernise the Seeds Act of 1966 and the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983. The draft seeks to regulate the seed sector more effectively while balancing farmers’ rights and industry growth. Why Was…
AI Meets Indian Fields: IIIT-Allahabad’s CVGG-16 Revolutionises Crop Disease Detection
In a major breakthrough for precision agriculture in India, researchers at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) have developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system that allows farmers to detect crop diseases in real time, directly in the field — even under challenging environmental conditions. This innovation, known as CVGG-16, marks a significant step…
When Science Crosses Borders: Pantnagar University & Russia Join Forces on Cattle Cloning
In an era where global challenges demand global solutions, an ambitious scientific collaboration between India and Russia is rewriting the script for agricultural biotechnology. In September 2024, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, signed a landmark agreement with Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, marking a new chapter…
Krishi Nivesh: India’s One-Stop Digital Gateway for Agricultural Growth
Krishi Nivesh In a significant push toward modernising India’s agriculture ecosystem, the Government of India has expanded the Krishi Nivesh Portal to become a unified digital platform that integrates agricultural investment schemes from both the Central and State governments. This initiative aims to simplify access to opportunities, improve transparency, and unlock much-needed capital for farmers,…
Farming the Impossible: How a Desert Partnership Is Rewriting the Future of Climate-Smart Agriculture
By turning sand, heat, and scarcity into opportunity, a new global collaboration is proving that tomorrow’s food can grow where we least expect it. When we think of deserts, we imagine endless sand, scorching heat, and a near-absence of life. Agriculture, traditionally, has never belonged in this picture. Yet today, deserts are fast becoming living…
Farm-to-Fork Digital Platforms: Transforming Agriculture and Food Supply Chains
Farm-to-fork digital platforms are technology-driven systems that connect farmers directly with consumers, retailers, processors, and institutions, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and fair value across the food supply chain. These platforms play a crucial role in reducing intermediaries, minimizing post-harvest losses, and delivering fresh, traceable food to end users. What Are Farm-to-Fork Digital Platforms? Farm-to-fork digital platforms…
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