BRICS 2026: Standards, Scale and a Mushroom Farm
Notes from the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi on market scale, European certification, and a mushroom farm in Uttarakhand that tested…
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Field notes, explainers and event reports from the RootsGoods team.
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Aflatoxin vs Mould in Cattle Feed: Two Risks, Two Instruments
What a feed nutritionist taught us about our own aflatoxin pitch? And the claim we dropped because of it. Notes from our…
Progressive Outlook: What a Week in Nepal Taught Us About Its Maize Market
Notes from our visit to Kathmandu on seed, grain quality, and why the gap between Nepali farmers and Nepali buyers is smaller…
E100 turns maize into fuel - hard part is knowing which maize
On Friday night, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari signed a file that he says was once dismissed as impossible. The regulations he approved…
AI for Karnataka’s Seed Sector: Pre-monsoon Discussion (Mungaru Hangami Karyagara)
Presenting the AI solutions we are developing for the Government of Karnataka’s seed sector at the Department of Agriculture’s state-level monsoon-season workshop…
The 72-Million-Tonne Question: Can India’s Maize Ecosystem Keep up with its Own Demand?
Genetics, climate, quality assessment, ethanol, feed: A sector growing at 8.3% CAGR and the ecosystem gaps threatening to waste that growth. The…
Digestibility by Design: How Genetics and Quality Verification Optimize Ruminant and Swine Feed Efficiency
8–10 Million Tonnes Annual Animal Feed Maize (India) Rs. 800–1,500 Cr Lost to Digestibility Variation 17,123% Verification ROI Animal nutritionists for cattle,…
Beyond Starch and Protein: How Genetics Shapes the Complete Nutritional Profile of Poultry Feed Maize
15–18Million Tonnes Annual Poultry Maize (India) 50–65% Maize in Feed Formulations 2,467% Verification ROI Poultry nutritionists spend hours optimizing feed formulations to…
Precision Starch Extraction: How Genetics and Quality Verification Maximize Industrial Yields
2.5Million Tonnes Annual Maize Processing (India) Rs.400–600Cr Sector Losses From Variability 7,800% Verification ROI Starch manufacturers face a unique quality dilemma that…
DNA to Fuel: Bioinformatics and Quality Verification for Bioethanol
Rs.1,200Cr+ Annual Industry Loss 5.4% Starch Gap Observed 966% Verification ROI Every bioethanol plant manager knows this frustration: Your seed supplier promises…
The Consignment that Costs a Crore: Aflatoxin in Maize
Poultry Feed Blog Series: 3 Of all the hidden costs in maize procurement for poultry, aflatoxin is the one that does not…
Poultry Feed’s High Soya Protein Bill vs Protein Cost in Maize
Poultry Feed Blog Series: 2 Maize is the primary energy and protein base in broiler and layer rations across India. When procurement…
Poultry Feed Mills’ Hidden Drying Bill: Moisture in Maize
Poultry Feed Blog Series: 1 Ask any procurement manager at a poultry feed mill what keeps them up at night, and moisture…
Poultry Feed Quality Challenges and RootsGoods Services
The Industry Challenge In poultry feed production, maize is not just an ingredient it is the foundation of feed performance. Yet, many…
Beyond the Starch: Unlocking Maize’s Protein Potential
Maize being a global staple, is a primary source of carbohydrates for millions, particularly indeveloping nations. While it provides essential energy it…
RootsGoods at the IndiaAI Program: Conversations, Clarity, and a Roadmap for Rural AI
Our visit to the IndiaAI program was both energising and highly meaningful for the next phase ofRootsGoods. From the very beginning, the…
RootsGoods at Gulfood 2026 in UAE
From Post-Harvest Pain Points to Trusted Global Trade Walking into Gulfood 2026 in Dubai felt like stepping into the command centre of…
JNNCE collaboration with RootsGoods
We would like to thank JNNCE (Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering) as they played an important role in our early journey…
RootsGoods visit to Canada October 2024
In October 2024, RootsGoods visited Canada to explore, expand and start pilot study of implementing RootsGoods’ Artificial Intelligence based quality assessment system…
Starch Architects – Genes Shaping Carbohydrate Synthesis in Maize
We all know the versatility of maize – tasty sweet corn, cornstarch, cornflour for our snacks. What makes it so useful is…
A-maize-ing World of Indian Maize Genetics
Hey there, maize enthusiasts! Are you all ready to dive into the fascinating world of maize genetics? From its humble beginnings, maize…
Different Options for Feeding Maize to Poultry
Maize is the world’s most widely used poultry feed, known for its high energy content and appealing taste. While it provides essential…
Role of Maize in the Poultry Feed
Poultry farming is a significant component of the agriculture industry. Optimal poultry growth and development hinge on a well-balanced diet. Maize is…
Ethanol Blending Program
India’s ethanol industry has experienced growth in recent years, yet domesticconsumption exceeded production for the ninth consecutive year in 2023. The nation’scurrent…
Bioethanol - A Sustainable Energy Solution
In recent years, the conversation around sustainable energy has gained significant momentum. Among the various renewable energy sources, bioethanol stands out as…
Karnataka Krishi Mela
RootsGoods is working in the field of crop quality assessment using Artificial Intelligence and was a highlight in this Mela.
Microsoft with Accenture welcomes RootsGoods
Microsoft in collaboration with Accenture welcomed RootsGoods as a part of Project Amplify.
Call for Expedition Collaboration
We are looking for collaboration for our Climate Change documentary motorbike trip from Kathmandu (Nepal) to Kuakata (Bangladesh).
About RootsGoods Nursery
We have 60 varieties of plants which contains aromatic, endangered, indigenous, and medicinal plants.
Medicinal plants in Veterinary
Veterinary herbal medicines include essential plant-based medicines, adding importance on agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture Practice
Sustainability is the combined confluence of the technological, social and innovations in agriculture.
Monsoon and Agriculture
The delaying of the sowing season is due to the shifting of July rains to August, and September peak rainfall is shifting to October.
Ayurveda during Covid-19
Dosha such as Vata(V), Pitta(P) and Kapha(K). Tridosha (balance of Vata, Pitta, Kapha) is the determination of food, treatment and health.
Permaculture Highlights
Permaculture is an agroecological movement that is a promising alternative to industrial agriculture.
Climate Challenges on Farming
The fundamental basis of agriculture is affected by temperature, rainfall and weather, the occurrence of floods, droughts and heat stress.
Importance of Agri-Methods
As technology is improving day-by-day and to make farming quick and efficient, modern equipment is introduced.
Cold Storage - Karnataka
The post-harvest loss in India’s fruits and vegetables sector accounts for about 25% to 30% of production.
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