Ajeet Singh
Sugarcane Crushing Begins at 152 Mills, Sugar Output Reaches 8.45 Lakh Tonnes; Recovery Declines
India's 2026-27 sugarcane crushing season is gaining momentum, with 152 sugar mills...
Basmati Paddy Prices Cross Rs 5,000 per Quintal, Export Demand Boosts Farmers’ Returns
Basmati paddy prices have crossed Rs. 5,000 per quintal in some mandis across Punjab...
India Extends Cotton Import Duty Exemption Until December 31, Raising Concerns Over Farmers’ Interests
India has extended the 11% cotton import duty exemption until December 31, 2026,...
Haryana Raises Sugarcane SAP to Rs 430 per Quintal for 2026-27, Announces Rs 450 Rate for Next Year
Haryana has raised the sugarcane SAP by Rs. 15 to Rs. 430 per quintal for the 2026-27...
India May Extend Duty-Free Cotton Imports, Raising Concerns Over Farmers’ Interests and Self-Reliance
India may extend the duty-free cotton import window until December 2026 to meet...
DGFT Extends Duty-Free Raw Sugar Import Deadline to December 31, 2026
DGFT has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of 10 lakh metric tonnes of...
India’s 2026 Monsoon Ends With 13% Rainfall Deficit, Weakest in Over a Decade
El Niño impacts rainfall; Several states face drought conditions as government lowers...
Cheap Edible Oil Imports: A Setback for Farmers Ahead of Kharif Harvest and Rabi Sowing
The Centre’s decision to cut import duties on major edible oils could help moderate...
From Orchards to Overseas: APEDA Opens Global Markets for Indian Farmers
From the organic apricot orchards of Ladakh to millet-based functional foods from...
Basmati and Organic Farming to Get Export Boost in the Terai with New Training Centre in Pilibhit
A major initiative to promote Basmati rice and the organic value chain in the Terai...
Lumpy Skin Disease Resurges in Cattle; Most States Still Rely on Goatpox Vaccine Despite LSD Vaccine Availability
India is witnessing a resurgence of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among cattle, raising...
Sugar Mills Directed to Cap Sale Price at Rs 5,000 per Quintal; Bijnor DCO Issues Letter to Mills
The District Cane Officer (DCO), Bijnor, has directed all sugar mills in the district...
Lumpy Skin Disease Returns After Four Years; 28 States and UTs on Alert, Wildlife Also Reportedly Affected
Lumpy Skin Disease is spreading across several Indian states, with a September 2026...
Lumpy Skin Disease Spreads Across Several Districts in Uttar Pradesh, Livestock Farmers Worried
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is spreading across several districts of Uttar Pradesh,...
Monsoon Deficit Reaches 14 pc by August End; Nearly Half of India’s Districts See Below-Normal Rainfall
With El Niño adding to monsoon concerns and subdued rainfall forecast over Peninsular...
India’s Tractor Industry Faces Demand Moderation in FY27 After Strong FY26 Growth
After a robust 23.5% YoY growth in FY2026, India’s tractor wholesale volume growth...
