In a significant move to monitor the use of agrochemicals in the tea industry, the West Bengal government has directed all insecticide manufacturers and distributors supplying pesticides to tea gardens in the state to submit a list of the tea growers they supply to. The government has...
Samunnati launches FPO Partnership Model aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes Agri value chain enabler Samunnati has introduced a new FPO Partnership Model designed to improve how Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) connect with markets, build their capabilities, and create lasting...
Indian farming is no longer profitable as it should be, says Nitin Gadkari, Biofuel Can Boost Agriculture’s Role in the Economy Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that agriculture’s share in India’s GDP has dropped to just 14%, mainly because farming...
On the occasion of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, one of the most pressing issues arises: How can we simultaneously address climate change and food security? The answer is not only in the plants we grow but also in the soil below. For decades, agriculture has been using chemical...
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre Sets Record with ₹3,850 Crore Sales in FY 2024-25 The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has achieved a new milestone by selling tea worth ₹ 3,850 crore in the financial year 2024-25, setting a record for the highest tea sales in its 52-year history. According...
