From Groundnuts to Growth: Yadgir’s Women Lead a New Agricultural Revolution

India’s First Women-Led Agro-Processing Centre in the Region Opens New Horizons for Rural Entrepreneurship “When women lead, communities prosper.” In Yadgir, Karnataka, something important just happened for rural development. Women there are now running a new agro-processing center and a training facility for farmers. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman opened it. People often say…

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Sbi and Plant Orbit Plantation Drive

SBI and Plant Orbit Lead Tree Plantation Drive at MIET Kumaun on World Environment Day

Haldwani: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a tree plantation and environmental awareness program was organized at MIET Kumaun on June 5, 2026. The initiative was conducted with the support of SBI Nainital Road, Haldwani, in collaboration with Plant Orbit, with the aim of promoting environmental responsibility and encouraging youth participation in sustainable practices….

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The Rainforest Alliance and Nature-Based Solutions at COP26

The Rainforest Alliance is taking part in the UNFCCC COP26 climate summit by underscoring the importance of nature-based solutions in tackling climate change. At a time when global temperatures are rising and ecosystems are under stress, such initiatives highlight the urgent need to align environmental conservation with economic activities. The organization’s focus areas include the…

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India’s “Red Gold”: The Untapped Potential of Saffron Farming

Saffron, often called “red gold,” is the most expensive spice in the world, with prices ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹7 lakh per kilogram. It comes from the delicate stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus) and holds significant value in the culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic industries. Despite the high demand, India produces only about…

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Reforming India’s Agricultural Marketing: A New Era for Farmers

Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s rural economy, sustaining millions of farmers and ensuring food security for the nation. However, while production has steadily increased over the years, marketing of agricultural produce has long remained a structural challenge. For decades, farmers have struggled with limited market access, price volatility, and dependence on intermediaries. Today, India’s…

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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…

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