# Agrisnip

> Decoding Agriculture


## Posts

- [UP Plans To Establish 50 Procurement Centres For Urad, With An MSP Set At ₹7,800 For Each Quintal](https://agrisnip.com/up-plans-to-establish-50-procurement-centres-for-urad-with-an-msp-set-at-%e2%82%b97800-for-each-quintal/): Uttar Pradesh is initiating a broad program to buy urad beans in order to support pulse farmers with guaranteed prices and quick payments. This effort, part of the NAFED initiative, aims for self-sufficiency in dal production through clear processes. It comes at an important moment, protecting farmers from unpredictable market fluctuations until the beginning of 2026. In order to grow the urad market network, 50 specialised centres will be established throughout 17 districts, providing a base price of Rs 7,800 per quintal for urad. This initiative is part of the Aatmanirbhar Dal Yojana, with procurement continuing until January 29, 2026,
- [The Government Raises The Copra MSP By As Much As ₹445 For The 2026 Season](https://agrisnip.com/the-government-raises-the-copra-msp-by-as-much-as-%e2%82%b9445-for-the-2026-season/): For the year 2026, the lowest price paid for dried coconut used to make oil increases significantly to Rs 12,027 per 100 kilograms, representing a substantial jump of Rs 445. The cost of dried coconut used for other purposes also increases by Rs 400, reaching Rs 12,500 per 100 kilograms. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared this information after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and these prices are based on advice from the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. Government groups like NAFED and NCCF will be responsible for purchasing the coconuts, making the process
- [Vegrow: The Startup That Gave a Chance To Fly High for Indian Fruit Farmers](https://agrisnip.com/vegrow-the-startup-that-gave-a-chance-to-fly-high-for-indian-fruit-farmers/): A farmer named Ramesh in a small Karnataka village reported with helplessness on a warm morning as vendors put out prices that he had no say in or out. The structure that surrounded him was not in his favour, even as he had grown the perfect crop, sweet and uniform and ready for market. Have you ever asked why, in a country that produces the best fruits, Indian farmers still have issues with getting paid what is due? Out of that question came a young agritech company named Vegrow, which is dedicated to changing the game in fruit farming in
- [Corteva invests in hybrid wheat for India, commercial seeds expected in 10-15 years](https://agrisnip.com/corteva-invests-in-hybrid-wheat-for-india-commercial-seeds-expected-in-10-15-years/): The US agritech company Corteva Agriscience is investing in hybrid wheat varieties specifically designed for India, to introduce commercial seeds within 10 to 15 years to enhance yields and facilitate the transition of land to crops such as corn for ethanol production and mustard for oil extraction. Brook Cunningham, the President of Corteva’s Asia Pacific operations, has identified India as a key focus for this technology, which was announced a year ago, utilising local germplasm while navigating global scaling challenges that span 25 years. The hybrid varieties are expected to provide yield increases of 15 to 20% for smallholder farmers
- [India's October-November sugar output rises 43% on higher recovery rates](https://agrisnip.com/indias-october-november-sugar-output-rises-43-on-higher-recovery-rates/): Beginning on October 1, India produced 4.1 million metric tonnes of sugar during the first two months of the 2025–2026 season, a 43% increase over the 2.88 million tonnes produced the year before. This robust growth stemmed from higher sugarcane recovery rates, rising to 8.51% from 8.29%, and accelerated crushing in major states. Maharashtra, India’s largest producer, saw production more than triple to 1.7 million tonnes, with 170 mills operating, up from 124 last year, while Uttar Pradesh’s output increased 9% to 1.4 million tonnes. Karnataka experienced a slight decline to 774,000 tonnes from 812,000 tonnes due to farmer protests
- ["Farmdrop’s Ethical Grocery Collapse: When Passion Meets Financial Reality"](https://agrisnip.com/farmdrop/): Startup Name: Farmdrop (UK) was a farm-to-table online grocer founded in 2012, focused on delivering ethically sourced food from over 450 local farmers and producers directly to consumers in the London area. Despite raising more than £17 million (and over £30 million in total funding across several rounds), Farmdrop collapsed in December 2021 after failing to secure fresh capital. Key Details: Shutdown: Farmdrop ceased trading on December 16, 2021, entering administration and cancelling all future orders—including Christmas deliveries—leaving customers, small suppliers, and staff abruptly out of pocket. Financial Performance: The company doubled revenue from £5.4 million (2019) to £11.8 million
- ["WayCool’s Chill: Inside the Agrifood Giant’s Dramatic Fall and Layoffs"](https://agrisnip.com/waycool/): Startup Name: WayCool Foods Founded: 2015 Business Model: WayCool is a Chennai-based agrifood supply chain startup focused on streamlining the movement of agricultural products from farm to consumer. It expanded into branded consumer packaged goods (CPG) with labels like Madhuram, Kitchenji, and Freshey’s, and operated subsidiaries such as CensaNext and BrandNext. The company raised over $340 million from major investors and was last valued at around $700 million. Current Status (as of mid-2025): WayCool is facing a severe crisis, marked by: Three major rounds of layoffs within 12 months, including over 200 employees in July 2024, following earlier cuts of
- ["AppHarvest’s Greenhouse Gamble: How Ambition Met Bankruptcy in Appalachian Farming"](https://agrisnip.com/appharvest/): Startup Name: AppHarvest (USA) was an Appalachian hydroponic greenhouse company founded in 2017, aiming to revolutionize agriculture in Kentucky with high-tech, sustainable indoor farming. The company went public via a SPAC merger in 2021 and raised significant capital, but faced mounting financial and operational challenges. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Filing: AppHarvest filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 23, 2023, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Reason: The bankruptcy was driven by massive financial losses (over $166 million in 2021), high operational costs, and difficulties in scaling its indoor farming model. Asset Sales: The Chapter
- ["My Tirth India: Digitizing Pilgrimage with Tradition and Technology"](https://agrisnip.com/my-tirth-india/): Startup Name: My Tirth India Founded: 2018 (some sources cite 2019) Closed On: August 2024 Business Model: My Tirth India was a tech-enabled spiritual travel platform providing a one-stop portal for pilgrims and tourists to visit India’s top religious destinations. The company offered tailored travel packages, temple darshan bookings, and bundled services such as hotel and homestay reservations, priest bookings, online prasad and puja facilities, astrology and ayurveda consultations, and funeral services. It also launched spiritual membership programs and opened spiritual showrooms in cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata, and Noida, selling puja products and spiritual merchandise. The startup partnered with tourism boards, IRCTC, and
- ["WeFarm’s Social Network Shutdown: The Challenge of Monetizing Farmer Peer Support"](https://agrisnip.com/wefarm/): Startup Name: WeFarm Founded: 2014 Business Model: WeFarm was a farmer-to-farmer peer-support network primarily serving smallholder farmers in Africa. Its core offering was a free, AI-driven SMS platform that allowed farmers—often without internet access—to ask and answer agricultural questions, share advice, and access a trusted knowledge base. At its peak, WeFarm claimed to have connected over 3 million farmers in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and beyond. Funding: WeFarm raised more than $10 million in venture capital from investors including Octopus Ventures, True Ventures, and others, with total disclosed funding reaching as high as $32 million. Reason for Closure: WeFarm ceased operations
- ["Plantix’s Pivot: From Pesticide Reduction to Agrochemical Sales and a Controversial Exit"](https://agrisnip.com/plantixs-pivot-from-pesticide-reduction-to-agrochemical-sales-and-a-controversial-exit/): Startup Name: Plantix (Germany/India) Founded: 2015 Original Mission: Plantix began as an AI-powered app to help farmers reduce pesticide use by diagnosing plant diseases through photos and providing eco-friendly crop management advice. The app became popular among smallholder farmers, especially in India, for its picture-based disease recognition, coverage of 30 major crops, and support in 18 languages, amassing over 20 million downloads worldwide. Pivot and Commercial Evolution: Under pressure from venture capital investors, Plantix pivoted from its original pesticide-reduction mission to a more commercial model. The company began directly selling agrochemicals and crop protection products to farmers, integrating a retailer
- ["Kenko Health’s Wellness Revolution: Making Preventive Healthcare Accessible to Millions"](https://agrisnip.com/kenko-health/): Startup Name: Kenko Health Founded: 2019 Closed On: August 2024 Business Model: Kenko Health operated a subscription-based health plan platform, offering users bundled healthcare services, including outpatient department (OPD) benefits, medicines, and healthcare products. The company targeted both individuals and families, aiming to provide affordable and accessible health coverage outside of traditional insurance. Kenko Health’s model relied on monthly subscription fees and partnerships with healthcare providers. Reason for Closure: Kenko Health shut down due to a combination of regulatory, financial, and operational challenges: The startup failed to secure a health insurance license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), which became its singular
- ["Dunzo’s Delivery Dilemma: How India’s Quick Commerce Pioneer Ran Out of Time"](https://agrisnip.com/dunzos-delivery-dilemma-how-indias-quick-commerce-pioneer-ran-out-of-time/): Startup Name: Dunzo Founded: July 2014 Closed On: January 14, 2025 Business Model: Dunzo was a hyperlocal delivery platform providing quick commerce services including delivery of groceries, food, medicines, pet supplies, and package pick-up/drop within major Indian cities. It operated in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Pune, Chennai, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Dunzo also offered bike taxi services in select locations. The company was backed by major investors including Reliance Retail (holding ~26% stake) and Google (~20% stake), and had raised over $450 million in funding. Reason for Closure: Dunzo shut down operations due to unsustainable financials, intense competition,
- ["Hike’s Highs and Heartbreak: The Billion-Dollar Messenger That Couldn’t Beat WhatsApp"](https://agrisnip.com/hike-messenger/): Startup Name: Hike Messenger Founded: December 2012 Closed On: January 2021 Business Model: Hike Messenger was a homegrown instant messaging platform that initially positioned itself as India’s answer to WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. It offered features tailored to Indian users, including regional language support, quirky sticker packs, HikeMoji avatars, and eventually a digital wallet and timeline features. Hike reached over 100 million registered users by 2016 and was valued at $1.4 billion after raising $261 million from investors like Foxconn and Tencent. Reason for Closure: Hike discontinued its messaging service in January 2021, citing the overwhelming global network effects of
- ["Bowery Farming’s Crop Catastrophe: The Fall of an Indoor Farming Unicorn"](https://agrisnip.com/bowery/): Startup Name: Bowery Farming (USA) —a high-profile indoor farming “unicorn” backed by Natalie Portman, Justin Timberlake, and major venture firms—ceased all operations in November 2024 after raising over $700 million and reaching a peak valuation of $2.3 billion. Key Reasons for Closure: Crop Disease Outbreaks: Bowery suffered major crop losses due to outbreaks of Phytophthora and other pathogens in its controlled-environment farms, undermining production reliability and customer confidence. Failed Financing Rounds: The company was unable to raise additional capital or secure a buyer in 2024, despite previously attracting significant investment from top-tier VCs and celebrities. Heavy Debt Burden: Bowery took
- ["Nintee’s Journey: The Startup Bringing Smarter Solutions to Everyday Problems"](https://agrisnip.com/nintee/): Startup Name: Nintee Founded: 2023 Closed On: April 2024 Business Model: Nintee was an AI-powered digital health platform aimed at helping users build better habits to transform their lives. The startup leveraged artificial intelligence to provide personalized habit-building tools focused on health, wealth, and wisdom. It targeted a niche audience passionate about self-improvement and wellness through a consumer app model. Reason for Closure: Nintee shut down due to poor user retention and inability to scale the platform to a venture capital–worthy business. Despite raising $3 million in April 2023 from investors including Peak XV Partners and Kunal Shah, the startup struggled to compete for user attention against dominant platforms
- [Prayagraj Farmers Embrace Organic Farming for Unique Turmeric Varieties](https://agrisnip.com/prayagraj-farmers-embrace-organic-farming-for-unique-turmeric-varieties/): Farmers in Bhadauna village, Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, are learning to cultivate distinctive varieties of turmeric — including black turmeric, kasturi turmeric, lakadong turmeric, as well as traditional turmeric — through sustainable organic farming methods. This hands-on training covers everything from land preparation, seed selection, planting, irrigation, to post-harvest processes such as curing, drying, packaging, and marketing. Leading this initiative is Utkrishit Pandey, a former Assistant Commandant of the Shastra Seema Bal (SSB), who has adopted and is imparting organic farming techniques learned from an institute in Karnataka. Pandey’s seven-acre farm serves as a practical model for farmers from
- [Maharashtra and Karnataka Lead in Farmer Suicides in 2023, NCRB Report Reveals](https://agrisnip.com/maharashtra-and-karnataka-lead-in-farmer-suicides-in-2023-ncrb-report-reveals/): According to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 10,786 farmers and agricultural workers ended their lives in 2023. Maharashtra accounted for the highest proportion with 38.5% of suicides, followed by Karnataka at 22.5%. Together, these two states contributed more than 60% of the tragic incidents. The report classifies the victims as 4,690 farmers or cultivators and 6,096 agricultural laborers. Among the farmers who died by suicide, 4,553 were male and 137 female. Among the farm workers, 5,433 were male and 663 female. Farm suicides represented 6.3% of the total suicides in the
- ["Autto.in’s Roadblock: How India’s Auto Marketplace Startup Lost Momentum and Failed to Scale"](https://agrisnip.com/autto/): Startup Name: Autto.in Founded: 2017 Closed On: 2017 Business Model: Autto.in was an on-demand doorstep car service provider. The platform aimed to simplify car maintenance and repair for urban, tech-savvy customers by offering a range of services—including regular maintenance, emergency repairs, and inspections—delivered directly to the customer’s location. The company operated on a commission-based model, earning a percentage from each service booked through its platform Reason for Closure: Autto.in shut down within the same year it launched, primarily due to: High burn rate: The startup spent aggressively on customer acquisition, with a customer acquisition cost (CAC) of about $12 (₹850)
- [India Sets New Record with 353.96 Million Tonnes of Foodgrain Production in 2024-25](https://agrisnip.com/india-sets-new-record-with-353-96-million-tonnes-of-foodgrain-production-in-2024-25/): India has achieved a landmark in agriculture, registering an all-time high foodgrain output of 353.96 million tonnes for the 2024-25 season. This record includes 117.51 million tonnes of wheat and 149.07 million tonnes of rice, marking substantial growth over the previous year and reflecting the resilience of Indian farmers and advances in farm practices. Central Role of Storage Infrastructure With rising demand for both raw and processed food, robust storage systems are essential for year-round supply, food security, and preventing wastage. Modern warehouses, steel silos, and cold storage facilities—supported by dedicated government schemes—are enhancing the ability to maintain buffer stocks
- [GST Reforms Deliver Major Savings for Indian Farmers](https://agrisnip.com/gst-reforms-deliver-major-savings-for-indian-farmers/): India’s agriculture sector is getting a big boost as both Central and State governments have slashed GST rates on key agricultural equipment and related goods. The new GST rates, effective from September 22, mean that many tools and machines—such as tractors, soil preparation implements, harvesters, sprayers, and even essential spare parts—now attract just 5% tax, down from the previous 12% or 18%. At a recent awareness rally in Bhimavaram, attended by Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma and other leaders, farmers were encouraged to take full advantage of these reforms. Notably, the event included a tractor rally, with the local
- [Kharif Sowing Exceeds 1120 Lakh Hectares in 2025, Led by Gains in Rice and Cereals](https://agrisnip.com/kharif-sowing-exceeds-1120-lakh-hectares-in-2025-led-by-gains-in-rice-and-cereals/): Kharif sowing for the 2025 season has surpassed 1120 lakh hectares, marking an increase in overall coverage compared to last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry. As of September 26, total area sown reached 1120.73 lakh hectares—up from 1113.72 lakh hectares during the same period in 2024. The increase is most visible in the rice and coarse cereal segments. Rice cultivation expanded to 441.58 lakh hectares, up from 435.68 lakh hectares last year. Coarse cereals posted a significant jump, with acreage rising to 194.67 lakh hectares, compared to 182.66 lakh hectares in the previous year. Pulses
- [India Extends Duty-Free Yellow Pea Imports to March 2026 to Stabilize Pulse Prices](https://agrisnip.com/india-extends-duty-free-yellow-pea-imports-to-march-2026-to-stabilize-pulse-prices/): In a strategic bid to manage rising prices and ensure ample domestic supply, the Indian government has extended its duty-free import policy on yellow peas until March 31, 2026. The policy, originally introduced in late 2023 and renewed several times, is now set to continue into the next financial year following the latest order issued on May 30, 2025. Yellow peas have quickly become a key element in India’s pulse imports, with India importing 2.9 million tonnes of the legume in 2024—an impressive 45% share of total pulse imports. This surge is notable given India did not import yellow peas
- [India Launches Ambitious Pulses Mission to Achieve Self-Sufficiency by 2031](https://agrisnip.com/india-launches-ambitious-pulses-mission-to-achieve-self-sufficiency-by-2031/): India has unveiled a major initiative to make the country self-reliant in pulse production by 2031, approving a six-year mission with an investment of ₹11,440 crore. This landmark programme aims to boost India’s ability to meet growing domestic demand for pulses and reduce dependence on imports, directly supporting millions of farmers and strengthening national food security. Key Features of the Pulses Mission Enhanced Production Targets: The mission intends to raise annual pulse output to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31, with productivity goals set at 1,130 kg per hectare and expanded cultivation on 310 lakh hectares. Seed Development & Access: Emphasis will be
- ["Gold Farm’s Struggle: When Agri-Machinery Sharing Meets Cash Flow Chaos"](https://agrisnip.com/goldfarm/): Startup Name: Gold Farm Founded: 2012 Business Model: Gold Farm was an agri-machinery sharing startup based in Bangalore, providing a mobile app-based platform for farmers to book tractors and other farm equipment on demand. The company aimed to improve mechanization access for small and marginal farmers by aggregating idle machinery and enabling pay-per-use rentals, thus reducing the need for farmers to make expensive capital purchases. Reason for Closure/Pivot: Gold Farm, like other agri-mechanization startups, struggled with irregular cash flows and was unable to raise follow-up funding during 2023–2024. The company’s business model was highly vulnerable to: Seasonal and cyclical demand:
- ["Stayzilla’s Last Booking: How India’s Home-Stay Pioneer Lost Its Way and Shut Down"](https://agrisnip.com/stayzilla/): Startup Name: Stayzilla Founded: 2008 (originally as Inasra, rebranded as Stayzilla in 2010) Closed On: February 2017 Business Model: Stayzilla was an online travel and homestay marketplace, initially aggregating budget hotels and later expanding into homestays across India. The platform connected travelers with a wide range of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and homestays, aiming to bring alternative stays to both urban and rural markets. By 2015, Stayzilla had over 55,000 properties listed in 4,500 cities and had raised more than $33.5 million in funding from major investors. Reason for Closure: Stayzilla shut down after facing a combination of high operational
- ["Zume’s Robot Pizza to Packaging Pivot: The Startup That Lost Its Recipe"](https://agrisnip.com/zume/): Startup Name: Zume (USA) Founded: 2015 Original Concept: Robot-powered pizza delivery (Zume Pizza) Major Backers: SoftBank, with $375 million invested in 2018, and a peak valuation of $2.25 billion. Business Model Evolution: 2015–2018: Zume started as a pizza delivery startup using robotics and AI to automate pizza preparation and delivery, including patented trucks that cooked pizzas en route. 2018–2019: Pivoted to a broader food automation and logistics platform, licensing its technology to other food businesses and forming the umbrella company Zume, Inc.. 2019–2020: Shifted focus again to sustainable, plant-based food packaging after acquiring Pivot, a packaging startup. However, some packaging
- ["Greenikk’s Green Vision: Driving Sustainable Impact Through Innovative Solutions"](https://agrisnip.com/greenikk/): Startup Name: Greenikk Founded: 2020 Closed On: September 2024 Business Model: Greenikk was an agritech startup focused on building a digital ecosystem for banana cultivation. It provided enablement centers offering farmers access to financing, seeds, crop advisory, insurance, agri-inputs, weather forecasts, and market connections. The company also extended working capital loans to banana farmers and aimed to solve problems across the entire banana value chain, from farmers to B2B buyers and fiber processors. Reason for Closure: Greenikk shut down primarily due to high loan defaults and financial setbacks. The startup extended loans worth ₹6 crore, a significant portion of which defaulted, leading to cash flow issues. Many clients resisted
- ["Ravgo’s Rise and Fall: The Harsh Realities of Scaling Farm Equipment Sharing in India"](https://agrisnip.com/ravgo/): Startup Name: Ravgo Founded: 2016 Business Model: Ravgo was a farming services startup focused on agri-equipment sharing—enabling farmers to rent tractors, harvesters, and other machinery via a digital platform. The goal was to make expensive farm equipment accessible to small and marginal farmers on a pay-per-use basis, improving mechanization without the need for high capital investment. Reason for Closure: Ravgo shut down around 2024 after facing the same fundamental challenges as its peers in the agri-mechanization sector: Seasonality and low adoption: Demand for equipment rentals was highly seasonal, tied to specific sowing and harvesting windows, resulting in long off-peak periods
- ["Goldpe’s Golden Promise Falters: Inside the Rise and Stumble of India’s Digital Gold Platform"](https://agrisnip.com/goldpe/): Startup Name: GoldPe Founded: April 2023 Closed On: April 2024 Business Model: GoldPe was a fintech platform that enabled users to invest in digital gold and offered a prize-linked savings (PLS) feature, where users could potentially win windfall gains. The company earned commissions from digital gold sales and used those earnings to fund weekly lucky draws and savings incentives for its users. Within a year of launch, GoldPe amassed a user base of 225,000 individuals. Reason for Closure: GoldPe shut down due to a flawed business model and cash flow issues. Despite rapid user growth, the startup struggled to generate a sustainable revenue stream, earning only INR 1.5 lakh in revenue over the year.
- ["Niki.ai’s Last Conversation: Why India’s Chatbot Commerce Pioneer Went Silent"](https://agrisnip.com/niki-ais-last-conversation-why-indias-chatbot-commerce-pioneer-went-silent/): Startup Name: Niki.ai Founded: May 2015 Closed On: October 2021 Business Model: Niki.ai was an AI-powered conversational commerce platform and chatbot, available as a mobile app and on messaging platforms like Facebook Messenger and iOS. The platform enabled users to interact in natural language (including local Indian languages) to perform online transactions such as mobile recharges, bill payments, cab bookings, travel, entertainment, and more. Niki partnered with over 100 brands and aimed to empower users—especially those new to the internet in Tier-II cities and beyond—by making e-commerce accessible through voice and vernacular interfaces. Reason for Closure: Niki.ai shut down in
- [Ninjacart: The Fast Lane from Farmer to Retailer](https://agrisnip.com/ninjacart-the-fast-lane-from-farmer-to-retailer/): Ninjacart: The Fast Lane from Farmer to Retailer In the urban pulse of Bengaluru, Ninjacart has quietly built India’s largest tech-enabled supply chain for fresh fruits and vegetables, transforming lives from the fields to city shelves. The Spark: A Broken Chain, a Bold Vision Founded in 2015 by Thirukumaran Nagarajan alongside his co-founders Sharath Babu Loganathan, Ashutosh Vikram, Kartheeswaran KK, and Vasudevan Chinnathambi, Ninjacart began by tackling a problem felt by every farmer and retailer: excessive waste, low transparency, and too many middlemen driving up costs. They started as a B2C grocery delivery service, but quickly realized the real pain—and
- ["Bluelearn’s Ambitious Leap: The EdTech Startup That Tried to Rethink Learning—and What Went Wrong"](https://agrisnip.com/bluelearns-ambitious-leap-the-edtech-startup-that-tried-to-rethink-learning-and-what-went-wrong/): Startup Name: Bluelearn Founded: 2021 Closed On: July 2024 Business Model: Bluelearn operated as a social learning and upskilling platform. It began as a Telegram group aimed at helping students resolve academic doubts and quickly evolved into a large online community. The platform connected students from tier-2 and tier-3 colleges with learning opportunities, internships, jobs, and peer networking—essentially acting as an online university to level the educational playing field. At its peak, Bluelearn claimed over 250,000 members and provided a one-stop solution for learning, networking, and career advancement. Reason for Closure: Bluelearn shut down due to an inability to scale into a venture-scale business. Despite raising
- ["Zoomo’s Ride to Nowhere: The Electric Bike Startup That Ran Out of Charge"](https://agrisnip.com/zoomo/): Startup Name: Zoomo (GoZoomo) Founded: July 2014 Closed On: August 2016 Business Model: Zoomo was a peer-to-peer (P2P) used-car marketplace based in Bangalore. The platform aimed to build trust in the Indian used car market by listing only thoroughly inspected cars and facilitating direct transactions between buyers and sellers. Zoomo differentiated itself by not allowing dealer listings and by offering standardized pricing and quality assurance through its own inspection process. The company also experimented with charging for inspections and value-added services as it iterated on its model. Reason for Closure: Zoomo shut down due to unsustainable unit economics and low
- [BharatAgri: The Digital Doctor for India’s Farmlands](https://agrisnip.com/bharatagri-the-digital-doctor-for-indias-farmlands/)
- [Gro Intelligence (Kenya/US, global)](https://agrisnip.com/gro-intelligence-kenya-us-global/): Startup Name: Gro Intelligence (Kenya/US, global) A satellite‑AI agrifood data unicorn ($115 million in VC, featured in TIME’s 100). Closed in June 2024 after failing to find scalable revenue, laying off ~60%, and losing investor support Startup Name: Gro Intelligence Founded: 2012 (Kenya/US) Business Model: Gro Intelligence built a satellite- and AI-powered agricultural data platform designed to deliver predictive insights on crop yields, climate risk, and food supply for global agribusinesses, governments, and financial institutions. The company aggregated vast datasets from satellites, weather agencies, government sources, and markets, aiming to be the “Google Maps for agriculture.” Clients included major names like Unilever,
- ["InsurStaq.ai: The GenAI Insurance Disruptor That Burned Bright—And Brief"](https://agrisnip.com/insurstaq-ai-the-genai-insurance-disruptor-that-burned-bright-and-brief/): Startup Name: InsurStaq.ai Founded: 2022 Closed On: September 2024 Business Model: InsurStaq.ai operated as a GenAI infrastructure startup focused on the insurance industry. Its core offering was a sales co-pilot designed to help insurance professionals search for products, research compliance, and compare offerings. The company also developed customized AI workflows to assist with sales, support, compliance, research, and underwriting tasks within insurance organizations1. Reason for Closure: Despite being part of the booming generative AI sector, InsurStaq.ai struggled to scale its business. The founder, Mayan Kansal, cited persistent challenges in scaling as the primary reason for shutting down operations. After more than a year of building and growing, the team concluded
- ["Rario’s Digital Cricket Dream Fades: When NFT Hype Couldn’t Sustain the Game"](https://agrisnip.com/rario/): Startup Name: Rario Founded: 2021 Closed On: January 29, 2024 Business Model: Rario was a cricket-based NFT collectibles platform that allowed fans to buy, sell, and trade officially licensed digital collectibles (NFTs) of cricket players and moments. The platform partnered with major cricketing entities and offered features like fantasy cricket games (D3), real-money outcomes, and exclusive fan experiences. Users could participate using fiat payment methods such as credit cards and bank transfers. Reason for Closure: Rario shut down its flagship product due to a combination of industry headwinds, regulatory changes in Web3, the crash in the NFT sector, and management
- ["How Seasonality Sank Oxen Farm Solutions: The Agri-Tech Startup That Couldn't Beat the Harvest Cycle"](https://agrisnip.com/oxenfarm/): Startup Name: Oxen Farm Solutions Founded: 2016 Business Model: Oxen Farm Solutions operated as an agri-machinery sharing platform, offering services such as combine harvester rentals and other mechanization solutions to farmers. The company aimed to make expensive farm equipment accessible and affordable for small and marginal farmers by enabling pay-per-use access, addressing the underutilization and high capital cost of owning machinery. Its offerings included spraying, sowing, and harvesting services, and it was part of a broader wave of agri-tech startups focused on farm mechanization. Reason for Closure: Despite raising angel/VC funding (notably a $300,000 angel round), Oxen Farm Solutions failed
- [Crofarm: Reinventing India’s Fresh Supply Chain—from Field to Fork](https://agrisnip.com/crofarm-reinventing-indias-fresh-supply-chain-from-field-to-fork/): Crofarm: In the bustling urban sprawl of Delhi NCR, Crofarm is leading a digital revolution in agriculture—using AI-driven logistics to connect farmers directly with businesses, reduce waste, and ensure every tomato or mango arrives crisp and fair-priced. The Backstory: Building from the Ground Up Founded in 2016 by Varun Khurana and Prashant Jain, Crofarm’s journey began in the world of grocery logistics. The co-founders previously launched Mygreenbox, a grocery delivery startup acquired by Grofers, and quickly realized the biggest pain wasn’t delivery—it was the chaos and waste in the upstream supply chain. Layer after layer of middlemen made produce expensive
- [Fasal : Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms with Smart Precision](https://agrisnip.com/fasal-cultivating-tomorrows-farms-with-smart-precision/): Fasal: In the bustling tech corridors of Bengaluru, two engineers—Ananda Verma and Shailendra Tiwari—set out to answer an age-old agricultural riddle: How can we help farmers grow more while using less? Their journey began not in a boardroom, but in the fields—both come from farming families and have seen firsthand the unpredictability and hardships their parents faced due to erratic weather, pests, and lack of timely information. The Spark: A Failed Crop, a Big Idea Their story took root when their first attempt at growing coloured capsicum—a weekend experiment—ended in spotty, undersized produce. Both knew the science, yet something was missing.
- [DeHaat: One-Stop Growth Engine for India’s Farmers](https://agrisnip.com/dehaat-one-stop-growth-engine-for-indias-farmers/): In the bustling heartland of Bihar, a new revolution was quietly brewing in 2012—a revolution not of machines, but of trust, technology, and life-transforming connections. This was the birth of DeHaat, meaning “village” in Hindi, founded by Shashank Kumar and a group of passionate co-founders who had grown up seeing firsthand the struggles and hopes of India’s smallholder farmers. The Beginning: Farmer-First, Always Shashank Kumar left a secure job, driven by a vision to change the fate of millions dependent on agriculture. For the first few years, the DeHaat team immersed themselves in the daily lives of farmers not as outsiders,
- [CropIn: Sowing the Seeds of Smart Farming on a Global Scale](https://agrisnip.com/cropin-sowing-the-seeds-of-smart-farming-on-a-global-scale/): In the heart of Bengaluru, a revolution in agriculture was quietly taking root—one that would go on to digitize millions of acres of farmland, empower agri-businesses across continents, and make farms smarter, more resilient, and more profitable. The Origin: Turning Fields into Factories of Data Founded in 2010 by Krishna Kumar, CropIn began with a simple yet powerful belief: every farm can—and should—be run as intelligently as any industry. Kumar, an engineer with a background in IT at GE, saw the challenges of fragmented data, crop uncertainty, and lack of transparency plaguing the world’s farms. He envisioned technology as the missing
- ["OKX India’s Crypto Crash: How Regulatory Hurdles and Market Turmoil Ended a Promising Exchange"](https://agrisnip.com/okx/): Startup Name: OKX (India) Founded: 2017 (global launch; India operations ramped up in 2023) Closed On: April 30, 2024 Business Model: OKX operated as a cryptocurrency exchange, offering Indian users access to spot, margin, and derivatives trading, as well as wallet services and DeFi products. The platform facilitated buying, selling, and trading of a wide range of cryptocurrencies, and was among the largest global crypto exchanges by trading volume. OKX’s India business relied on offshore operations and did not register locally under India’s anti-money laundering laws. Reason for Closure: OKX exited the Indian market due to an uncertain and tightening
- ["From Farm Machinery to Agri-Fintech: How farMart Pivoted to Survive"](https://agrisnip.com/farmart/): Startup Name: farMart Founded: 2016 Original Model: farMart launched as an on-demand agri-machinery sharing platform, connecting farmers who owned underutilized equipment (like tractors and tillers) with small and marginal farmers needing to rent such machinery. The platform operated via mobile app and call center, aiming to organize the highly fragmented and informal rural rental market, lower costs for renters, and boost income for machinery owners. Pivot and Reason: Within two years, farMart’s founders recognized a critical flaw: Farm mechanization, while impactful, did not generate daily or consistent cash flow. Demand for rentals was highly seasonal, tied to planting and harvesting
- ["Resso’s Final Note: How ByteDance’s Music Streaming Dream Was Silenced by Regulatory Crackdown in India"](https://agrisnip.com/resso/): Startup Name: Resso (India) Founded: 2020 Closed On: January 31, 2024 Business Model: Resso was a music-streaming app launched by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. It operated as a premium music streaming service, offering users access to a vast library of songs with features such as personalized playlists and social sharing. Resso initially offered both free and paid tiers, but in May 2023, it became a subscription-only service in India, aiming to improve user experience and increase opportunities for music rightsholders and artists. Reason for Closure: Resso shut down its operations in India due to a government crackdown and
- ["Muvin’s Ride: Navigating the Future of Urban Mobility and Micro-Transport"](https://agrisnip.com/muvin/): Startup Name: Muvin Founded: 2021 Closed On: February 2024 Business Model: Muvin was a youth-focused neo-banking platform that provided prepaid cards and a mobile app for teens and young adults. Its services included digital payments, financial literacy tools, and UPI-based transactions, aiming to help young users manage money and build financial skills. The platform partnered with LivQuik as its prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuer and relied on co-branded UPI services to enable seamless digital payments. Reason for Closure: Muvin shut down after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a directive in June 2023 prohibiting UPI usage in co-branding arrangements for PPI issuers who did not hold
- [How does Blue River’s story inspire future startups in agri-tech](https://agrisnip.com/how-does-blue-rivers-story-inspire-future-startups-in-agri-tech/): Blue River Technology’s story is a blueprint for future agri-tech startups, offering inspiration on multiple levels: Solving Real Problems with Bold Vision: Blue River was founded in 2011 by Jorge Heraud and Lee Redden with a mission to make farming more sustainable and efficient through robotics and AI. Their “See & Spray” technology addressed a genuine pain point—excessive herbicide use and the need for precision in crop management by enabling plant-by-plant care rather than blanket treatments. Perseverance Through Early Challenges: The team faced significant hurdles, from developing accurate real-time AI algorithms to convincing skeptical farmers to adopt new technology. Their breakthrough
- ["Toplyne’s Growth Playbook: How Data-Driven Marketing Shaped a SaaS Success Story"](https://agrisnip.com/toplyne/): Startup Name: Toplyne Founded: 2021 Closed On: October 2024 Business Model: Toplyne was a SaaS platform designed to help product-led growth (PLG) businesses convert freemium users into paying customers. Its AI-powered solution integrated with popular CRMs (like Salesforce and Hubspot) and product analytics tools to analyze user data and automate targeted outreach—such as ads, in-app nudges, and emails—to drive conversions. The company served high-profile clients including Canva, Grafana, BrowserStack, and Gather.Town, and managed data for over 25 million users. Reason for Closure: Toplyne shut down after nearly 3.5 years due to inability to achieve product–market fit and scale. Despite raising approximately $17.5 million from investors such as Tiger Global
- ["Stoa’s Bold Bet: Revolutionizing Indian EdTech with a New-age Business School Model"](https://agrisnip.com/stoa/): Startup Name: Stoa Founded: October 2020 Closed On: November 2024 Business Model: Stoa operated as an online MBA boot camp, offering a six-month, part-time alternative to traditional MBAs. The program focused on startup-centric business education, covering strategy, general management, branding, economics, and analytical thinking. Priced at around ₹2.5 lakh, Stoa positioned itself as an affordable, community-driven upskilling solution for ambitious professionals, particularly those interested in the startup ecosystem. The company built a strong alumni network and delivered its curriculum entirely online, leveraging live-learning formats. Reason for Closure: Stoa shut down after four years due to a decline in demand for online live-learning programs post-pandemic, as
- ["Koo’s Social Surge: The Indian Microblogging Platform Challenging Global Giants"](https://agrisnip.com/koo/): Startup Name: Koo Founded: March 2020 Closed On: July 2024 Business Model: Koo was a microblogging social media platform designed as an Indian alternative to X (formerly Twitter). It enabled users to express themselves in multiple Indian languages and later expanded to other markets, including Brazil. The platform monetized primarily through venture funding, with hopes of scaling user engagement and eventually introducing revenue streams such as advertising and partnerships. Reason for Closure: Koo shut down after failing to secure acquisition or merger deals, most notably with DailyHunt, and being unable to attract additional long-term capital despite raising over $66 million from prominent investors and reaching
- ["Plenty Unlimited’s Vertical Farming Dreams Crumble: Bankruptcy of a $1 Billion Agri-Tech Star"](https://agrisnip.com/plenty/): Startup Name: Plenty Unlimited (USA) —a high-profile vertical farming startup backed by Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt, and SoftBank—filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, after running out of capital, halting operations at its Compton site, and laying off staff. The company cited challenging market dynamics and fundraising difficulties as key reasons for the filing, which followed years of ambitious expansion and nearly $1 billion in venture funding. Key Points: Bankruptcy Filing: Plenty filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, aiming to restructure liabilities, streamline operations, and focus its
- [Early Monsoon Rains Raise Hopes for Record Grain Harvest in India](https://agrisnip.com/early-monsoon-rains-raise-hopes-for-record-grain-harvest-in-india/): Early Monsoon Rains Raise Hopes for Record Grain Harvest in India Early and widespread monsoon rains across India have sparked optimism for a record grain harvest this year, as farmers accelerate the sowing of rice, oilseeds, and pulses. According to Farm Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi, the timely arrival of rains ahead of schedule in many regions has allowed farmers to begin planting earlier than usual, setting the stage for a potentially bumper crop season. Monsoon Arrives Early, Boosts Sowing The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that monsoon rains blanketed the country nine days ahead of the typical schedule, marking the earliest
- [How will the new trade deal affect Indian farmers and US companies](https://agrisnip.com/how-will-the-new-trade-deal-affect-indian-farmers-and-us-companies/): The new India-US trade deal is expected to have mixed effects for Indian farmers and US companies, especially in the agriculture and dairy sectors.
- ["Tyler Niday and Ugur Oezdemir: Pioneering AI-Powered Autonomous Farming with Bonsai Robotics"](https://agrisnip.com/tyler-niday-and-ugur-oezdemir-pioneering-ai-powered-autonomous-farming-with-bonsai-robotics/): Bonsai Robotics: Reimagining Farming with Vision-Based Autonomy Bonsai Robotics is a California-based startup that’s rapidly redefining the future of agriculture through AI-powered, vision-based autonomous navigation for farm equipment. Founded by industry veterans Tyler Niday (CEO) and Ugur Oezdemir (CTO), the company’s mission is to tackle some of farming’s toughest challenges, starting with the labor crisis in orchards and other permanent crop environments. The Founders & Their Vision Tyler Niday, Bonsai’s Co-Founder and CEO, is no stranger to agricultural innovation. Before launching Bonsai Robotics, he spent seven years at Blue River Technology and John Deere, where he was instrumental in developing the
- [US, India Rush to Finalize Tariff-Reducing Trade Deal as Disputes Over Dairy and Agriculture Persist](https://agrisnip.com/us-india-rush-to-finalize-tariff-reducing-trade-deal-as-disputes-over-dairy-and-agriculture-persist/): With just days left before a major tariff deadline, the United States and India are working around the clock to finalize an interim trade deal that could lower tariffs and boost economic ties. However, talks remain stuck on sensitive issues—especially agriculture and dairy—where both sides are refusing to back down.
- [How will partnerships with private firms expand AI options available to farmers](https://agrisnip.com/how-will-partnerships-with-private-firms-expand-ai-options-available-to-farmers/): Government partnerships with private firms mean more AI options, faster access, better training, and solutions that truly fit farmers’ needs. This leads to smarter, more productive, and more profitable farming for everyone.
- [Series MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–2029 :  How will government funding create new opportunities for farm](https://agrisnip.com/how_will_government_funding_create_new_opportunities_for_farmers_to_adopt_ai/): Government funding removes financial barriers, supports innovation, and ensures farmers get the training and tools they need to use AI. This creates many new opportunities for farmers to adopt modern technology, improve their incomes, and make farming more efficient and resilient.
- [Simple Explanation of the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–2029](https://agrisnip.com/simple-explanation-of-the-mahaagri-ai-policy-2025-2029/): The MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–2029 is a plan by the Government of Maharashtra to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new technologies to improve farming and help farmers. Here’s how it works and how it will benefit farmers and society:
- [Maharashtra Becomes First State in India to Approve AI Policy for Agriculture](https://agrisnip.com/maharashtra-becomes-first-state-in-india-to-approve-ai-policy-for-agriculture/)
- [Basmati Exports to Iran Halt Amid Conflict; Industry Shifts Focus to India-Managed Chabahar Port](https://agrisnip.com/basmati-exports-to-iran-halt-amid-conflict-industry-shifts-focus-to-india-managed-chabahar-port/): Basmati Exports to Iran Halt Amid Conflict; Industry Shifts Focus to India-Managed Chabahar Port Introduction:As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, India’s basmati rice exports to Iran have come to a halt, while shipments to the Middle East have become more expensive. The Indian government is now looking to strengthen connectivity through the India-managed Chabahar Port to safeguard trade routes. Details:The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has started to impact Indian trade, particularly basmati rice exports to Iran, which have completely stopped, according to industry sources. Exporters are now facing higher freight and insurance costs when shipping to West Asian markets, raising
- [Amit Shah Calls for Introspection as India’s Economy Transforms, Urges Chambers to Evolve](https://agrisnip.com/amit-shah-calls-for-introspection-as-indias-economy-transforms-urges-chambers-to-evolve/): Amit Shah Calls for Introspection as India’s Economy Transforms, Urges Chambers to Evolve Introduction:While inaugurating the new headquarters of MACCIA in Mumbai, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said India is witnessing transformative changes in industry, commerce, and agriculture, and urged trade chambers to modernise and align with the nation’s evolving economic landscape. Details: In a powerful address at the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) in Mumbai, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah reflected on the sweeping changes India has undergone across key sectors—industry, commerce, and agriculture.
- [India & Ukraine Begin New Chapter in Agri Ties with First Joint Working Group Meet](https://agrisnip.com/india-ukraine-begin-new-chapter-in-agri-ties-with-first-joint-working-group-meet-2/): In a move to boost agricultural cooperation, India and Ukraine held their first Joint Working Group meeting on June 18, 2025. Key discussions focused on seeds, food safety, digital tech, and Ukraine’s agricultural exports to India—including apples, meat, and dairy. India and Ukraine have taken a significant step in strengthening their agri-sector partnership. The first-ever India-Ukraine Joint Working Group on Agriculture met virtually on June 18, 2025, opening new avenues for collaboration in seed production, oilseed cultivation, horticulture, agricultural mechanisation, digital technologies, fisheries, and food safety. Hosted online, the meeting was co-chaired by Oksana Osmachko, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of
- [Chnadrababu Naidu Opposes Import Duty Cut on Palm Oil, Warns of Damage to Farmers & Oil Palm Mission](https://agrisnip.com/chnadrababu-naidu-opposes-import-duty-cut-on-palm-oil-warns-of-damage-to-farmers-oil-palm-mission/): Introduction:Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to roll back the Centre’s recent decision to reduce import duty on crude palm oil (CPO) by 10%. He warned that this move could severely affect farmer incomes and derail the country’s edible oil self-reliance efforts. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has raised strong objections to the Central Government’s decision to reduce import duty on crude palm oil (CPO) by 10%, calling it a setback for Indian oil palm growers. In a formal letter submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 20, 2025, Naidu urged for an immediate rollback
- [3-Day Online Workshop: Strengthen Your FPO for Long-Term Success](https://agrisnip.com/3-day-online-workshop-strengthen-your-fpo-for-long-term-success/): 🌾3-Day Online Workshop: Strengthen Your FPO for Long-Term Success Running an FPO is tough—raising funds, building leadership, finding buyers, improving products… the list is long. But you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join our 3-day workshop designed to tackle these challenges head-on and give you tools that work. 📅 Dates: July 29, 30 & 31, 2025 💻 Where: Online (Join from anywhere) 💰 Fees: ₹590 per person | ₹350 for group (5+) 👉 After 20th June, the fee will change.   We Help You Solve: Lack of funding → Smart finance & grant strategies Weak leadership → Practical
- [India Joins Global Elite in Animal Health with Rinderpest Biosecurity Upgrade](https://agrisnip.com/india-joins-global-elite-in-animal-health-with-rinderpest-biosecurity-upgrade/): India has earned global recognition as ICAR-NIHSAD Bhopal receives Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility status from WOAH and FAO. This places India among a select few nations trusted with safeguarding the world from a deadly livestock disease that once wreaked havoc.
- [25,000 Farmers in Andhra Pradesh Get Help from Farm Mechanisation Scheme in Just 45 Days!](https://agrisnip.com/25000-farmers-in-andhra-pradesh-get-help-from-farm-mechanisation-scheme-in-just-45-days/): Andhra Pradesh’s revamped farm mechanisation scheme is creating waves among small and marginal farmers. Launched just 45 days ago, the program has already benefited over 25,000 farmers with ₹61 crore in subsidies for agricultural equipment. Andhra Pradesh is making farm work smarter and easier. The state government’s newly relaunched farm mechanisation drive has seen an overwhelming response—benefiting more than 25,000 farmers within just 45 days. A total of ₹61 crore in subsidies has already been distributed to support the purchase of essential farm machinery. This scheme is part of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and focuses especially on small
- [AgroStar: Transforming Indian Agriculture with Technology and Trust](https://agrisnip.com/why-netflix-shares-are-down-10/): In the vast fields of India, where farming is more than just an occupation—it’s a way of life—AgroStar has emerged as a game-changer. From a simple missed-call service to India’s largest digital farmer network, AgroStar has empowered over 5 million farmers with expert advice, high-quality agri-inputs, and an engaged online community. But how did two brothers, Shardul and Sitanshu Sheth, turn a bold idea into a thriving agritech powerhouse? Let’s dive into AgroStar’s inspiring journey! 🚀 The Problem: A Farmer’s Struggle For decades, Indian farmers have faced three major challenges: ❌ Lack of access to high-quality seeds & fertilizers❌ Limited
- [NAAS Recognizes Harvir Singh and Prabhudatt Mishra for Outstanding Agricultural Journalism](https://agrisnip.com/ipad-pro-m1-chip-bringing-the-macbook-pro-power/): New Delhi, June 9, 2025 The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) celebrated its Foundation Day in New Delhi today, honoring prominent figures across agriculture, industry, and media for their exceptional contributions. Among those recognized for their impactful work were two distinguished journalists, Harvir Singh, Editor-in-Chief of a leading agriculture magazine, and Prabhudatt Mishra, Deputy Editor of a national English daily, both lauded for their significant contributions to agricultural journalism. Harvir Singh, with his decades of experience and previous roles at major media houses, has been a pivotal voice in bringing crucial rural and agricultural issues into the national spotlight.
- [Renowned Horticulturist Unveils 'Rajnath Aam,' a New Mango Variety Honoring Defence Minister](https://agrisnip.com/renowned-horticulturist-unveils-rajnath-aam-a-new-mango-variety-honoring-defence-minister/): Lucknow, June 9, 2025 In a fascinating blend of horticultural innovation and national homage, celebrated mango cultivator Kalimullah Khan from Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh, has introduced a new mango variety named ‘Rajnath Aam,’ in honor of India’s esteemed Defence Minister. Khan, widely recognized for his pioneering work in mango grafting, has a unique tradition of naming new varieties after prominent national figures, adding a distinctive cultural layer to his agricultural achievements. The veteran cultivator, who is also a recipient of one of India’s highest civilian honors for his profound contributions to agriculture, articulated his motivation behind this practice. “I believe names
- [India Eyes Substantial Growth in Global Agri Trade, APEDA Chairman Highlights Untapped Potential](https://agrisnip.com/india-eyes-substantial-growth-in-global-agri-trade-apeda-chairman-highlights-untapped-potential/): New Delhi, June 9, 2025 India is poised for a significant expansion in its global agricultural trade footprint, as highlighted by Abhishek Dev, Chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Speaking at the inauguration of Indusfood 2025 in Greater Noida, Dev pointed out that despite being the world’s seventh-largest agri exporter, India currently accounts for a mere 2.4% of the colossal $2 trillion global agriculture trade. He emphatically stated that this modest share represents a “huge opportunity” for Indian exporters to dramatically scale up their operations and presence on the international stage. India’s agri exports
- [Karnataka Farmers' Practices Hailed as 'Best in the Country' by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan](https://agrisnip.com/karnataka-farmers-practices-hailed-as-best-in-the-country-by-union-agriculture-minister-shivraj-chouhan/): Bengaluru, June 9, 2025 Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today lauded the agricultural practices employed by farmers in Karnataka, unequivocally declaring them the “best in the country.” Speaking at the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) at the ICAR-IIHR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Minister Chouhan expressed his admiration, stating, “Farms in Karnataka are the best in the country. The techniques used by farmers here are so well-thought-out and modern, they leave me awestruck.” The event, which marked a significant step in the VKSA’s rollout, attracted over 500 farmers from various parts of Karnataka,
- [India Firm on Protecting Farmers' Interests in US Trade Talks, Assures Agri Minister Chouhan](https://agrisnip.com/india-firm-on-protecting-farmers-interests-in-us-trade-talks-assures-agri-minister-chouhan/): New Delhi, June 9, 2025 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today affirmed India’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the interests of its farmers amidst ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Speaking on the sensitive issue of agricultural market access, Minister Chouhan stated unequivocally that any potential bilateral trade agreement would be finalized only after a meticulous assessment of its gains and losses, with farmer protection as the paramount consideration. The Minister’s remarks come as negotiators from both nations work towards establishing the framework for the first phase of a bilateral deal, anticipated to be signed by September-October 2025. The
- [India Aims to Become Global Food Basket, Union Agriculture Minister Declares](https://agrisnip.com/india-aims-to-become-global-food-basket-union-agriculture-minister-declares/): Bengaluru, June 9, 2025 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today unveiled an ambitious vision for India’s agricultural future, announcing the Centre’s resolute goal to transform the nation into the “food basket of the world.” Addressing a gathering of farmers at the ICAR-IIHR campus in Hessarghatta, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Minister Chouhan emphasized that India’s agricultural aspirations now extend far beyond merely feeding its own 145 crore citizens. To achieve this monumental objective, the Union Government plans to forge strong collaborations with State Governments, agricultural universities, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs),
- [Farmers Ignored in Budget? Opposition Slams Govt in Lok Sabha](https://agrisnip.com/farmers-ignored-in-budget-opposition-slams-govt-in-lok-sabha/): The opposition in Lok Sabha took a firm stand against the government’s approach to agriculture, accusing it of ignoring farmers’ interests in the Union Budget. SP MP Dharmendra Yadav highlighted that while the government waived off ₹16 lakh crore in industrial loans, it refused to grant loan waivers to struggling farmers, citing financial constraints. Initiating the debate on demands for grants for the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry, Yadav pointed out that only 2.7% of the total Budget had been allocated to the sector, calling it highly disappointing. He alleged that despite frequent promises, the government harbors an anti-farmer stance.

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