India Ships First-Ever Sea-Freight Consignment of Pomegranates to the US In a significant milestone for India’s fresh fruit export sector, the country has successfully exported 14 tonnes of pomegranates to the United States via sea for the very first time, the Ministry of Commerce...
Bengaluru Farmers Selling Mangoes Online with Help from Government Portal In 2018, the Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Limited (KSMDMCL) launched a special website to help farmers sell mangoes directly to customers. This helped farmers avoid middlemen and earn...
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...
