Onam 2024: Flowers and vegetables from Vattiyoorkavu set an example
A burst of colours greets commuters on the dusty, busy, and congested Vattiyoorkavu junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Yellow, orange, and white marigolds and scarlet blossoms of Bachelor’s button dance in the breeze, giving a splash of colour to the bushes and creepers laden with vegetables. Onam arrived early in this corner of the capital city thanks […]
Rice: A political crop in India
The lack of progress towards the goal of “Zero Hunger” highlighted in the report on “The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2024” by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on July 24 reminds us of the ban that the Indian government imposed on the export of non-basmati white rice on July, […]
Farm-to-Future: How AI & robotics are revolutionizing modern agriculture practices
They represent a paradigm shift, leading to efficient, productive, and sustainable farming practices.Since the dawn of civilisation, agriculture has been crucial to human existence, nourishing societies and fostering innovation, development, and growth. However, the modern age has brought daunting challenges, transforming bustling landscapes into barren stretches. Climate change, resource depletion, traditional techniques, and the pressure to feed […]
Uganda’s plan to boost agricultural exports by 2028
Uganda aims to enhance its non-oil export portfolio to reach a target of $6b by the year 2028. The array of products earmarked for increased international trade includes a diverse range from the agricultural and industrial sectors such as bananas, alongside other fruits and vegetables, and the promotion of tourism. This ambition was shared by […]
Indian grapes a hit in European markets, pushes exports up
It is said that absence of rain after November in the grape-growing belts of Nashik, Sangli and Pune has helped in the peak harvest season of January, February and March. Indian grapes have proved to be a success in the European markets with the produce fetching premium rates there. Vilas Shinde, chairman and managing director […]
Over 500 FPOs to participate in Samunnati’s FPO Conclave in Hyderabad on Sept 3-4
“Sustainable agriculture solutions” is the theme of this year’s FPO Conclave. Representatives of over 500 farmer producer organisations (FPOs) from across 20 States in the country will participate in the fourth edition of Samunnati’s FPO conclave in Hyderabad on September 3, 2024, and September 4, 2024. For more information click here.
“Grape production in India is almost 20% higher”
The production of one Indian farmer based co-operative is expected to grow by about 20% compared to the previous season, says Ganesh Kale, director of business development at Om Gayatri: “The progress of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good up until now, as far as production and packing goes. There are a couple […]
Vegetables – India Market Insights
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Ytl engr, Team earn 13 int’l patents for Turmeric & CNG Inovations
Nagpur: Vidarbha native Ajinkya Kottawar, along with his team at AMI innovations, has set a world record by securing 13 international patents in a single day. For more information click here.
India’s kharif paddy, pulses acreage continues to gain
The area under paddy has increased by 5.6 per cent to 369.05 lakh hectares (lh) as of August 16 during the ongoing kharif season. It has taken the overall coverage under all kharif crops to 1,031.56 lh – up 2 per cent from a year ago, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said on […]