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For us at Crystal, the real measure of progress isn’t in numbers on paper, it’s in the prosperity of our farmers. In his recent conversation with Haris Khan on The Agri Today Show by Agriculture Today Group Today, our Managing Director, Mr. Ankur Aggarwal, spoke about the innovations and values that continue to drive Crystal Crop Protection forward. From developing 40+ patented technologies that power farms across India to creating solutions aimed at doubling farmers’ income, Crystal’s journey has always been about innovating for farm profitability and a stronger, Viksit Bharat. The discussion goes beyond business. It’s about India’s agricultural transformation, the importance of collaboration, and the shared responsibility of building a more sustainable, prosperous future for our farmers. You can watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g5q3VKvF #inspiringgrowth #CrystalCrop #onecrystal #innovation #agriculture

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌾 Dr Venkatram Vasantavada, Managing Director & CEO, Seedworks International Ltd.(Formerly SeedWorks International Pvt. Ltd.), highlights the urgent need for collaboration among policymakers, industry players, and farmers to build a transparent, trustworthy agri-input ecosystem for India’s sustainable agricultural growth. #SeedStrength #AgriInputs #Growth #Farmers #SustainableFarming #SeedWorks #Policymakers #FarmerEmpowerment #AgriInnovation

On this World Food Day, Agriculture Today Group joins the global call to create a world where everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food. As we navigate the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity, it’s time to rethink how we grow, share, and consume our food, with sustainability and water stewardship at the heart of every action. For over two decades, Agriculture Today Group has been a voice for Indian agriculture, celebrating our farmers, driving agri-innovation, and fostering dialogue for a more resilient and sustainable food ecosystem. Today, and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing the planet that feeds us and empowering those who make it possible - our farmers. 🔗 www.agriculturetoday.in #worldfoodday2025 #sustainable #foodsystems #foodforall #Empowerment #climatesmartagriculture #Ecosystem #waterstewardship #nourishingtheplanet #empoweringfarmers #agriinnovation #foodsecurity #resilientagriculture #peopleplanetprosperity

𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐉&𝐊 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐫 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized that the agriculture sector in J&K holds immense potential and requires focused attention, particularly in value addition, to unlock new business opportunities across the Union Territory. During the FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) National Executive Committee Meeting, he highlighted that most produce from J&K currently leaves the region in its raw form, limiting industrial growth locally. For instance, only 4–5% of the Union Territory’s dairy production is processed within J&K, leaving a huge opportunity for investment in food processing and allied industries. Despite recent challenges, including natural calamities and a downturn in tourism, the administration is optimistic about economic revival. The government is working towards sustainable and competitive industrial growth in areas like: ✅ Agriculture & Horticulture ✅ Handicrafts & Packaging ✅ Electronics & Pharmaceuticals ✅ Cement & Infrastructure With new road connectivity projects like the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway and the four-laning of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, J&K is poised to attract logistics, investment, and industrial growth. A clear message for industry leaders: J&K is ready for value-driven investments and transformative growth in agriculture and beyond. #JammuAndKashmir #AgricultureGrowth #ValueAddition #FoodProcessing #IndustrialGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #SustainableDevelopment #EconomicRevival #FICCI #InnovationInAgri #CMOmarAbdullah #AgriBusiness #InfrastructureDevelopment

🌾 𝐔𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌾 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to fast-track the creation of a Digital Agriculture Ecosystem in the state, aiming to strengthen the agricultural sector through self-reliance, sustainability, and digital innovation. The proposed system will provide farmers with real-time, integrated access to critical data on crops, weather, seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, insurance, markets, logistics, and institutional services—ensuring informed decision-making and improved productivity. Reviewing the UP Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening Project (UP-Agrees), the CM emphasized a Digital Agriculture Policy aligned with national standards for secure cyber infrastructure and innovation-driven research. The initiative envisions “From Agriculture to Industry”, focusing on value addition, processing, and local employment generation. The Rs 4,000-crore World Bank-supported project spans six years, covering 28 districts in eastern UP and Bundelkhand. Key objectives include: ✅ Sustainable growth and climate-resilient farming ✅ Strengthening market linkages and agro-industrial development ✅ Enhancing productivity and optimising resource use ✅ Supporting small and marginal farmers with training, technical support, and marketing Commodity cluster development is underway for crops like peanuts, red chili, vegetables, bananas, Kala Namak rice, green peas, black gram, and potatoes, promoting region-specific agricultural excellence. UP’s journey towards smart, data-driven farming marks a significant step in agricultural transformation and farmer empowerment. #DigitalAgriculture #AgriInnovation #UPAgrees #SmartFarming #DigitalUP #SustainableFarming #AgriTechIndia #FutureOfFarming #AgriTransformation #FarmerEmpowerment Hindustan Times | Government of Uttar Pradesh | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India

When we talk about India’s agricultural growth, it’s not just about yields; it’s also about people at the core of it. The farmers. I recently sat down with Haris Khan on The Agri Today Show by Haris to reflect on India’s journey of agri transformation. Over the years, I’ve witnessed how science, innovation, and policy have changed the face of Indian agriculture. But what truly defines progress is how these changes reach our farmers and how it translates into empowerment, prosperity, and profitable growth. We discussed about: - How collaboration and innovation can strengthen India’s position as a global agri leader. - Why inclusivity, between farmers, policymakers, and industry, is essential for sustainable growth. - How Crystal has maintained the fine balance between business success and farmer well-being, and how that balance shapes leadership in agriculture today. Thank you, Haris, for having me on the show! You can check out the podcast by clicking on this link: https://lnkd.in/gPF9b5q8 Agriculture Today Group #agriculture #CrystalCrop #innovation #policy #viksitbharat

🌱 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌍 Seed Vision highlights the urgent threat of counterfeit seeds in India and outlines key steps to protect farmers and innovation: ✅ Strengthen IPR ✅ Streamline licensing ✅ Embrace digital traceability ✅ Empower farmers The article features insights from Ajai Rana, Chairman of FSII - Federation of Seed Industry of India and CEO & MD of Savannah Seeds Pvt Ltd, on building a trusted and globally competitive seed ecosystem. India has the potential to become a global seed hub — with the right policies, tech, and industry collaboration. #SeedIndustry #Agriculture #CounterfeitSeeds #IPR #SavannahSeeds #FSII #FarmerFirst #AgricultureToday

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝟕.𝟕𝟓 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟓 India is estimated to have exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar in the marketing season that ended September, trade body AISTA said, urging the government to announce an early export quota for the new season. The sugar marketing season runs from October to September. Sugar exports for the 2024-25 marketing season in India were allowed on January 20, 2025. The total quantity permitted for export was 10 lakh tonnes. According to the ALL INDIA SUGAR TRADE ASSOCIATION - AISTA, mills have exported a total of 7.75 lakh tonne between February and September of the 2024-25 marketing season. Out of which, white sugar exports were at 6.13 lakh tonne, refined sugar 1.04 lakh tonne and raw sugar at 33,338 tonne till September this year. About 21,000 tonnes of raw sugar were delivered to the refinery in SEZ, considered to be deemed exports. Of the total exports undertaken so far, maximum shipments have been to Djibouti at 1.46 lakh tonnes, followed by Somalia at 1.35 lakh tonnes, Sri Lanka at 1.34 lakh tonnes, and Afghanistan at 75,533 tonnes. AISTA, which pegged sugar export to be about 8 lakh tonnes for 2024-25, has provisionally placed the actual exports at about 7.75 lakh tonnes for the February-September period of this year. "AISTA has requested the government to allow export of sugar in the 2025-26 sugar marketing year and announce the export quota by November 2025," a statement said. The trade body has also requested the government to follow the same export quota policy for allocation and exchange among mills as followed in the 2024-25 sugar marketing year. #SugarExportUpdate #IndiaSugarIndustry #SugarTrade2025 #AgricultureExports #SugarMarketingSeason #Trade #IndiaSugarExports2025

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐬 𝟔𝟗𝟑 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, wherein two major schemes in the agriculture sector, with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crores were launched. These were PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. Additionally the Prime Minister also inaugurated and dedicated to the nation projects valued at over Rs 5,450 crores in the agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors, while laying the foundation stone for additional projects worth around Rs 815 crores. Shri Narendra Modi stated that sectors like animal husbandry, fisheries, and beekeeping are being actively promoted to provide additional income sources, particularly for small and landless farmers. Foundation stone laid for 7 new projects worth Rs 572 crores and inauguration of 9 fisheries projects worth Rs 121 crores across India under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). These projects have the potential to strengthen infrastructure, create employment, boost exports, and usher in a new era for India’s Blue Economy. The event also saw enthusiastic engagement from local fishers and fish farmers representing the 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts in the country. About fifty progressive fish farmer beneficiaries from across India physically participated in the event. #PMDhanDhaanyaYojana #PMKrishiYojana #AtmanirbharKrishi #FIDF #PMMSY #AgricultureDevelopment #Beekeeping #AnimalHusbandry

🌾𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Mr. Prabhakar Rao Mandava, President of NSAI & CMD of NUZIVEEDU SEEDS LIMITED, highlights the need for quality, traceability, and tech-driven reforms to curb spurious seeds. 🌱 #SeedSuccess #AgriInnovation #FarmerFirst #NSAI #Agriculture #SeedQuality #AgriGrowth