Topic
agritech
Commodities Treated water, soil health, smart inputs: The real gains for Indian farmers
The article argues that water quality is the foundational issue for Indian agriculture, and that treated water, combined with nano-nutrients and biological soil treatments, can significantly improve yields and input efficiency. The author, Sunil Nanda, emphasizes that farmers adopt what works and that solutions must be affordable and proven at field scale.
Technology Why Indian Agritech’s Next Opportunity Lies in the ‘Agricultural Middle Stream’
Indian agritech has raised over $2 billion in venture capital without producing a pure-play unicorn. The author argues that the most durable opportunity lies not in direct-to-farmer apps but in the 'agricultural middle stream' — procurement platforms, cold chains, grading technology, and logistics infrastructure that connect farms to markets through existing intermediaries.
Commodities Lovely Professional University Students Launch Mushroom Startup, Harvest 118 Kg
A group of Lovely Professional University students has launched a mushroom startup, harvesting 62 kg of button mushrooms and 56 kg of oyster mushrooms. The venture includes value-added products like mushroom-based face oil and soap, and repurposed spent substrate for eco-friendly items. The students earned ₹42,000 from sales and plan to expand into premium varieties like enoki, lion's mane, and Ganoderma.
Technology ANNAM.AI and Syngenta Partner to Deliver AI-Driven Climate-Smart Agriculture to Indian Farmers
ANNAM.AI, a Centre of Excellence for AI in agriculture at IIT Ropar, and Syngenta announced a strategic collaboration to develop AI-driven climate-smart agriculture solutions for India. The partnership combines Syngenta's agronomic expertise with ANNAM.AI's AI innovation to build crop health, pest forecasting, and heat-stress models, along with decision-support tools. The announcement was made at the Bharat Innovates platform in France, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Technology AI and Weather Forecasting Revolutionize Indian Agriculture
AI and weather forecasting are transforming Indian agriculture by improving crop protection and productivity. Despite low adoption rates, these technologies offer significant potential for Indian farmers to mitigate climate-related challenges.