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Geopolitics

'Mango nan of India' who nurtures Modi, Aishwarya and 348+ other varieties of mango

Times of India – World · India

Kalimullah Khan, the 'Mango Man of India', has cultivated a remarkable 125-year-old tree bearing over 350 distinct mango varieties. This Padma Shri awardee, wh…

Geopolitics

China targets record food-security push in shadow of US-Israeli war with Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has pledged to raise grain output to record levels over the next five years, as part of efforts to guarantee food security for its vast population amid g…

Geopolitics

‘Daughter’s wedding tomorrow, need money’: Farmer breaks down as dispute halts crop auction at mandi

Times of India – World · India

A farmer's plea for his daughter's wedding funds turned desperate as crop auctions halted in Guna's Nanakhedi mandi. A dispute over a market inspector's allege…

Tech & Startups

Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not

TechCrunch · US

Canopii's robotic farms can autonomously grow 40,000 pounds of herbs and leafy greens a year while being the size of a basketball court.

Tech & Startups

Best Indoor Garden Systems: We’ve Been Testing All Year (2026)

Wired · Global

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

Geopolitics

War on Iran threatens Asia’s food supply as fertiliser prices surge

South China Morning Post – World · China

How does a missile strike on a Qatari gas plant end up raising the price of rice in Bangladesh? The answer is fertiliser, an unglamorous commodity that neverth…

Geopolitics

Thailand smashes coconut-profiteering web led by Chinese firms

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thai police have broken up a web of Chinese companies allegedly using Thai fronts to control the kingdom’s coconut supply, squeezing prices to record lows of 2…

Startups

Agritech startup Verdant Impact raises $3M in seed round

Your Story · India

The newly raised funds will be used to expand its team and market penetration, R&D, enhance its platform capabilities, and upgrade existing tech infrastruc…

Startups

Etah’s Chicory: From Contract Fields to Processed Supply

Your Story · India

Etah’s chicory industry links farmers, processing units, and beverage companies through a structured supply chain strengthened by the ODOP programme.

Geopolitics

How Iran war could create ‘fertiliser shock’ – often ignored global risk to food prices, farming

The Hindu – World · India

Most shipping companies have suspended journeys through the Strait of Hormuz

Geopolitics

Opium crop found on farmland linked to BJP leader in Chhattisgarh

Times of India – World · India

Police in Durg district uncovered nearly 1.5 acres of illegal opium cultivation, strategically concealed within a jowar crop. The land is linked to a local BJP…

Startups

India International Coffee Festival plans larger and more global edition for 2027

Your Story · India

In this photo essay, we showcase more exhibitors at IICF 2026, along with expert insights.

Geopolitics

LuLu Group airlifts 80,000kg of Indian produce to UAE to keep supermarket shelves stocked

Times of India – World · India

Dedicated cargo flights are delivering fresh produce to the UAE as regional aviation disruptions impact traditional supply routes. Retailers are arranging spec…

Startups

Baghpat’s agriculture implements: A small manufacturing chain behind farm mobility

Your Story · India

Baghpat’s small manufacturing units produce rims and tractor components that support agricultural transport across Uttar Pradesh.

Geopolitics

Beyond beef: China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics

South China Morning Post – World · China

China and Uruguay have forged a new scientific alliance by signing more than 20 cooperation agreements, targeting critical fields from cancer treatment and wat…

Geopolitics

Meet blue quandong tree that grows the world’s only true blue fruit

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a dedicated team curating lifestyle news with passion and commitment. - Focuses on extraordinary content beyond typical trends, offer…

Geopolitics

Gulf conflict: LNG squeeze may impact urea output ahead of kharif season

Times of India – World · India

India's fertilizer supply faces potential disruptions for the upcoming kharif season if the Strait of Hormuz blockade persists. While current stocks are health…

Tech & Startups

Trump’s War on Iran Could Screw Over US Farmers

Wired · Global

The Middle East supplies a huge amount of the world’s fertilizer. Conflict in the region has sent prices soaring ahead of the critical spring planting season.

Geopolitics

From curry leaves to pineapples: War cripples Kerala’s Gulf-bound vegetable exports

Times of India – World · India

Middle East crisis halts Kerala's vital vegetable exports to the Gulf, impacting nearly 70 exporters and thousands of farmers. Daily shipments of around 90 to…

Startups

Ayodhya’s Jaggery Trade: Turning Sugarcane into Market-Ready Jaggery (Gud) Blocks

Your Story · India

From cane crushing to carton dispatch, Ayodhya’s jaggery trade shows how sugarcane becomes market-ready gud across UP markets.

Startups

The trinity of Digital Public Infrastructure, Open Network for Agriculture, and AI: Driving the next phase of agritech

Your Story · India

This article traces the evolution from 'agritech' to 'agriAI' and explores how the convergence of Digital Public Infrastructure, Open Networks for Agriculture,…

Startups

In Agra, a small dairy outlet grows around daily milk supply and local demand

Your Story · India

Naval Kishor built an independent dairy business in Agra, supplying fresh milk and sweets locally after moving from a shared family trade

Startups

How AI is shaping agriculture; Non-profits keeping heritage alive

Your Story · India

Algorithms, AI models, and satellite imaging are shaping agricultural decisions around how crops are planned, grown and harvested. Non-profits are preserving I…

Tech & Startups

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again

Wired · Global

A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.

Geopolitics

‘A gift that falls from the sky’: why farmers are using Etna’s ash as fertiliser

The Guardian – World · Europe

Falling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the wordIn t…

Startups

Intelligent fields: How AI is powering the future of Indian agriculture

Your Story · India

As urbanisation accelerates and climate patterns grow increasingly erratic, farmers in India are adopting AI-led innovations to optimise their harvest.

Startups

Sitapur’s Cotton Durries: Woven Through Skill and Supply Chains

Your Story · India

Sitapur’s cotton durries travel from village looms to global markets, sustaining nearly 70,000 weavers through a structured handloom ecosystem.

Startups

In Kasganj district, a seed shop becomes a first step towards stability

Your Story · India

In Kasganj, Radha Kumari launched a seed shop with CM YUVA support, building steady rural income while supplying essential inputs to local farmers.

Geopolitics

Some UK farmers face losses under new cap on sustainable farming payments

The Guardian – World · Europe

Environment secretary says payments will be limited to £100,000 per farm so ‘more farmers can benefit’Some farmers will lose money by opting into environment s…

Geopolitics

China seeks to cultivate a food supply immune to geopolitical shocks

South China Morning Post – World · China

A single policy could redraw global food supply lines and scramble markets from the Americas to Southeast Asia. In early February, the Communist Party of China…

Geopolitics

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: ‘I’m not for sale’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Families are navigating the tough choice between unimaginable riches and the identity that comes with landWhen two men knocked on Ida Huddleston’s door last Ma…

Geopolitics

Farmers in Gaza risk Israeli bullets to bring their fields back to life

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Gaza farmers face risks as Israeli buffer zones expand into their agricultural lands under heavy military control.

Geopolitics

Chelsea flower show seeks new charity sponsors after mystery donors end support

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Project Giving Back, set up in 2022 to help charities exhibit show gardens, says this year will be its lastChelsea flower show is looking for new ch…

Startups

Varanasi woman turns beekeeping roots into Banarasi honey business

Your Story · India

In Odar village of Varanasi district, Shivani Patel runs a small honey enterprise built on a practice she grew up watching. Beekeeping was familiar

Startups

This Assam venture is reimagining poultry for rural livelihoods

Your Story · India

Graduate Farmer is enabling small farmers to adopt sustainable poultry practices through local supply chains and digital learning. With plans to train thousand…

Geopolitics

China helps Zimbabwe grow US$1.2 billion tobacco crop amid debt, health concerns

South China Morning Post – World · China

Driven by Chinese demand, Zimbabwe produced a record 352.7 million kilograms of tobacco – valued at about US$1.2 billion – in last year’s marketing season. Thi…

Startups

Amethi: A small notebook unit built from a late start

Your Story · India

Gauriganj, Amethi: A small notebook unit built from a late start Himanshu Singh speaks about notebooks the way most people speak about routine

Startups

Peptris raises Rs 70 Cr in Series A funding co-led by IAN Alpha Fund, Speciale Invest

Your Story · India

Peptris will use the capital raised to advance its existing programmes toward clinical readiness and to expand its pipeline over the next 24 months.

Geopolitics

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Nicaraguan farm workers poisoned by the pesticide Nemagon are ready to hear the ruling in their decades-long case against US multinationals. Farmers worldwide …

Startups

Lucknow’s Chikankari: Where Weeks of Work Meet Market Pressure

Your Story · India

In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, chikankari reveals itself only when seen closely—fine, delicate stitches that appear effortless but take weeks to complete.

Startups

Books that stay: Why certain books never truly leave you

Your Story · India

Discover books that stay with you long after the final page, sparking reflection, deeper questions, and quiet insight that unfolds over time.

Geopolitics

Designer rice on your plate soon? CSIR-NIIST transfers tech to private firms

Times of India – World · India

CSIR–NIIST is set to transfer its innovative designer rice technology, enriched with protein and micronutrients while boasting a lower glycaemic impact. This i…

Startups

From Field to Furnace: How Chemical-Free Farming Shapes Muzaffarnagar’s Jaggery

Your Story · India

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, jaggery—locally known as gur—is more than a sweetener. It is a seasonal rural industry that connects sugarcane farmers

Startups

Why India’s professionals are turning back to farmland

Your Story · India

Across India, a growing number of urban professionals are reimagining their future beyond cities. Farmland is no longer seen merely as an escape, but as a path…

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup Feb 7-13] VC inflow remains subdued

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding into Indian startups is showing no sign of an upward momentum, and the trend is likely to persist.

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