Over 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) have been established under a Rs 6,865 crore Central scheme to empower small and marginal farmers through collective action. More than 1,100 of these FPOs have recorded turnovers exceeding Rs 1 crore, driven by access to digital platforms like ONDC, e-NAM, and GeM. They...
According to a report released by Crisil on Tuesday, the average cost of preparing a home-cooked vegetarian thali dropped by 8% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, mainly due to a significant decline in vegetable prices. In a welcome development for Indian households, the cost of...
India’s food supply chain is one of the most expansive and complex in the world, feeding a population of 1.4 billion through an intricate network of farmers, intermediaries, processors, and retailers. Despite being a global leader in food production, inefficiencies across the chain—ranging from poor infrastructure and cold storage shortages...
India’s food production has hit record levels, but challenges around post-harvest losses, sustainability, and equitable growth persist. This article explores how innovation in processing, eco-friendly packaging, and government-backed schemes like PMFME and PLI are reshaping the sector—ensuring that the journey from farm to fork is not just efficient, but also...
India’s agriculture sector possesses numerous structural advantages over other agricultural economies, which, if fully utilized, could propel its growth to US$ 1.4 trillion by 2035 and US$ 3.1 trillion by 2047, reveals a recent by consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Key growth areas, as highlighted by the report, include bio...
India’s food processing sector is witnessing robust growth, serving as a vital bridge between agriculture and a growing consumer base, according to a recent Deloitte-FICCI report. Contributing 7.7% to manufacturing GVA, it plays a key role in job creation, rural development, and export expansion. With evolving consumer preferences favoring health-focused...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced an early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the earliest arrival since 2009. The monsoon has advanced into parts of southern and northeastern India, with heavy rainfall expected along the west coast. Favorable conditions are likely to boost kharif sowing, especially...
As per the recent report “Low Carbon Footprint Agriculture” by ICRIER, agriculture is both a victim and contributor to climate change. With the sector responsible for nearly 19-29% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it highlights the urgent need to transition towards low-carbon farming. This approach ensures climate resilience, environmental sustainability,...
India’s agriculture sector is undergoing a major transformation fueled by innovation, technology, and policy support, reveals a recent report jointly published by 1Lattice and IVCA. Valued at Rs 30 lakh crore, Indian agri sector spans ground agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, with strong growth across all segments. Agri-tech is playing a...
In this episode of Food Frontiers, we spoke with Mr. Subhajit Sinha, the Founder of GrowPod, a company that’s reshaping agriculture with urban farming. GrowPod is a consumer brand under NATUREX AI that promotes food security, urban farming, and access to healthy, nutritious, pesticide-free food for all via micro-farms. Through...
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