Agro Food Processing

While agri production and exports remain high, the country still depends on imported machinery for food processing, pointed out Devesh Deval, joint secretary in the food processing ministry

Agro biological company IPL Biologicals on Wednesday said it has inked a pact with the Gujarat government to set up a facility with an investment of Rs 400 crore. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government agency, Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. It seeks to set up "a state-of-the-art biofertilisers, bio pesticides, biofungicide, microbial growth promoter facility in the region," the company said in a statement. "The investment of Rs 400 crore underscores IPL's commitment to promoting eco-friendly farming practices and enhancing soil and environmental health," it said. The company believes the MoU with the state government aligns with the national goal of adopting organic and sustainable practices by 2030, the statement said. Its new facility will contribute to sustainable agriculture, it added. "The major focus of the first phase of production will be on...agriculture products, followed by ...

Vast untapped potential must be gainfully harnessed to achieve environmental goals and derive potential economic benefits from agro-forestry

The stock price was fluctuating before 10 am and at 9:55 am, the stock touched Rs 632, while the indicative opening price was Rs 625 on the NSE; at 10 am, the stock touched Rs 664

Currently, both countries are at the last leg of negotiations towards a trade deal that kick-started in January

Being highly subsidised, there is always a tendency to divert urea towards non-agriculture purposes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address an agro and food processing summit in Gujarat on its concluding day on December 16.

Population growth, changing consumer needs and climate change are among the challenges

According to state government, there are huge opportunities in agro food processing sector in India