Syngenta has joined IIT Ropar-led ANNAM.AI as a strategic partner to help develop AI-powered crop health, pest forecasting, and heat stress models. The collaboration aims to strengthen precision agriculture and deliver real-time, data-driven advisories to mill...
New fisheries projects aim to increase fish production, promote modern aquaculture, and create employment opportunities across Bihar.
India's edible oil imports increased to 1.3 million tonnes in May, led by an 84% jump in palm oil imports as refiners capitalised on lower prices and improved margins.
The two-day BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting commenced in Indore on Thursday, with India calling for stronger international cooperation to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and ensure global food security.
FAO will launch its flagship report, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026, on June 16 during the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The report will highlight progress in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture development, and the implemen...
Punjab has sufficient urea stocks to meet the fertilizer requirements of the ongoing Kharif 2026 season, according to the Centre. The state has received 10.71 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of urea against a pro-rata requirement of 9 LMT, with 4.46 LMT available as...
Food processing levels in India have risen from 10% in 2016 to nearly 17% in 2023, according to a report released at SAPLING 2026 in Ahmedabad, highlighting opportunities for value addition and farmer income growth.
A regional policy dialogue in Alwar highlighted the urgent need for sustainable and water-smart agriculture in Rajasthan, with experts advocating improved soil health, scientific nutrient management, quality farm inputs, and greater use of technology to addres...
Global food insecurity is worsening despite stable food supplies, driven by conflicts, climate shocks, rising fertilizer costs, and the growing risk of El Niño. The World Bank warns that millions across Africa and other vulnerable regions face acute food short...
Hero MotoCorp has launched the country's first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles capable of running on E85 fuel, a blend containing up to 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. The company introduced the new Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles in the...