Raj Seelam’s Organic Journey: From a Small Store to a ₹472-Crore Acquisition For Raj Seelam, the Founder and Managing Director of Sresta Natural Bioproducts—best known for its 24 Mantra Organic food brand—letting go of the company he built over two decades has not been easy. He poured his...
Seaweed farming a game-changer for both economy and environment Seaweed farming is becoming more popular along India’s long coastline. It’s creating new income opportunities for coastal communities while also helping protect the environment. Unlike earlier times, more people living along...
ICRISAT scientist M.L. Jat appointed as the new Director-General of ICAR. The government has appointed Dr. Mangi Lal Jat as the new Director-General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for a term of three years. He will also serve as the Secretary of the Department of...
Plantation Crops: tea, coffee, tobacco, and spices exports rise $9.16 billion in FY25 India’s export of key plantation crops—spices, coffee, tobacco, and tea—reached a record $9.16 billion in 2024–25, up 17.1% from $7.82 billion the previous year. These crops together made up nearly...
Indian Institute of Spices Research Develops New Light-Coloured Turmeric Variety for Masala Industry To meet the specific needs of the powdering and masala industry, the ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has developed a new light-coloured turmeric variety called IISR Surya...
