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Aquapulse, a pioneering aquaculture technology startup located in Bhubaneswar, has successfully raised an impressive Rs 25 crore in Series A funding, with NABVENTURES at the helm of this investment. This infusion of capital will enable Aquapulse to broaden its network of farmers and build an advanced processing facility, aiming to improve quality control and increase profits for farmers. Aquapulse, a Bhubaneswar-based integrated aquaculture tech startup, has raised Rs 25 crore in an ongoing Ser ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has coffee farmers leaving them grappling with an unexpected and severe crisis. Coffee exports have been disrupted by logistical challenges and trade uncertainties, triggering a sharp decline in prices. The Robusta cherry variety, which earlier ranged between Rs 260 and Rs 280 per kilogram, is now fluctuating between Rs 180 and Rs 205, dealing a significant blow to farmers' incomes. Left in the lurch, the farmers are now urging the government to int ...Read More >
India's tobacco sector is a double-edged sword: it sustains 45.7 million livelihoods while fueling a public health crisis that kills prematurely and burdens the economy. Our Civitas white paper identifies a "development trap" -- a self-reinforcing cycle in which economic dependence on informal production of tobacco thwarts effective control, leaving 266.8 million users, primarily SLT (Smokeless Tobacco) and beedi consumers, without adequate cessation support while exposing workers to precarious ...Read More >
Lucknow: World Bank Group president Ajay Banga on Thursday praised Uttar Pradesh's resilient agriculture model for small farmers as a global benchmark for sustainable farming and climate adaptation, a govt official said in a statement.Banga also lauded the Yogi Adityanath govt's initiatives to integrate climate-tolerant seeds, soil-specific fertilisers, regenerative farming techniques, efficient irrigation systems, and robust crop insurance frameworks. "The aim is that one bad season should not ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): World Bank President Ajay Banga has praised the Uttar Pradesh government for presenting a successful model of resilience-based agriculture that supports small farmers. He said the State has effectively demonstrated how digital systems and cooperative frameworks can strengthen the agricultural ecosystem and improve livelihoods. Also Read | 'Jalebi Fafda x Daily Lafda': Samay Raina Meets 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Actor Dilip Joshi; Netizens Hilariousl ...Read More >
Lucknow: World Bank Group president Ajay Banga on Thursday praised Uttar Pradesh's resilient agriculture model for small farmers as a global benchmark for sustainable farming and climate adaptation, a govt official said in a statement.Banga also lauded the Yogi Adityanath govt's initiatives to integrate climate-tolerant seeds, soil-specific fertilisers, regenerative farming techniques, efficient irrigation systems, and robust crop insurance frameworks. "The aim is that one bad season should not ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka's coffee heartland -- comprising Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan -- is staring at a regulatory storm as the European Union's stringent Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) looms large. The rule, set to take effect from Jan 1, 2026, mandates that exporters prove their coffee is deforestation-free by providing precise geolocation or polygon mapping data of plantations.For India, which exports over 70% of its coffee with nearly 60% heading to the EU, this regulation has sparked a ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to India's labour-intensive agricultural sector, which New Delhi has pledged to protect. Why is India opposing the products the US is lobbying for? The United States is pressing India to open its markets to a wide range of American products, including dairy, poultry, corn, soybeans, rice, wheat, ethanol, fruits and nuts. While India is willi ...Read More >
Dairy officials tout 'great day for "Maha"' as Trump officials claim deal leads to healthier options, especially for children In what Trump administration officials dubbed a "major announcement", health and agriculture department leaders said the US dairy industry agreed to voluntarily remove synthetic dyes from ice-cream. The announcement continues the Trump administration's pattern of voluntary agreements with industry - from health insurers to snack food makers. "This is relevant to my fav ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International in Asia, in collaboration with the International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), officially launched the Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives - a regional awareness campaign, at a virtual event that brought together over 170 development leaders, NGO partners, cooperative champions, academics, and farmer representatives from across Asia. The initiative is part of the International Cooperative Alliance and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International in Asia, in collaboration with the International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), officially launched the Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives - a regional awareness campaign, at a virtual event that brought together over 170 development leaders, NGO partners, cooperative champions, academics, and farmer representatives from across Asia. The initiative is part of the International Cooperative Alliance and ...Read More >
KOCHI: It was a stunning beginning to a perfect brew. Aroma and all. Two years ago when the Dutch team visited Wayanad, they took back two samples of coffee beans -- One from Brahmagiri and the other from Biowin Agro Research. "We gave them our best beans," recalls a member of the Climate Smart Coffee Project. "But we were stunned when the results came in. One scored 83 cup scores, the other 86. That's among the finest grades in the world. Specialty coffee starts at 80. Normally, our coffee g ...Read More >
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