January 2026

Indian fertiliser manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), are facing significant challenges. A major issue is the country’s current policy regime, which seems to favour imports over domestic production. This imbalance is making it difficult for local companies to compete and grow. The fertiliser sector is crucial for India’s agriculture. Farmers rely on affordable…

Genome editing technology, particularly CRISPR-Cas9, has brought huge advances in agriculture. However, strict rules on using this technology create problems, especially for countries like India. They need these tools to improve food security and farming. A new development from India offers a glimmer of hope. Researchers at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have…