T.Nand Kumar


International
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reappears in US After Decades, Threatening Livestock Industry

Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reappears in US After Decades, Threatening Livestock Industry

The USDA has confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, heightening concerns...

States
APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Jharkhand Mangoes from Women-Led FPC to UK

APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Jharkhand Mangoes from Women-Led FPC to UK

APEDA has facilitated the first commercial export of fresh Amrapali mangoes from...

International
Cereal and Sugar Prices Rise in May; Global Grain Output Seen Declining in 2026-27: FAO

Cereal and Sugar Prices Rise in May; Global Grain Output Seen Declining in 2026-27: FAO

The FAO Food Price Index remained largely stable in May 2026 as falling vegetable...

National
GDP Grew 7.7% in FY 2025-26, but Agricultural Sector Growth Slowed Down

GDP Grew 7.7% in FY 2025-26, but Agricultural Sector Growth Slowed Down

the agriculture and allied sector recorded a growth rate of only 3.0% in FY 2025-26....

Agritech
Global Agritech Funding Dips 3% to $16.2 Billion as Investment Focus Shifts

Global Agritech Funding Dips 3% to $16.2 Billion as Investment Focus Shifts

AgFunder's latest report highlights growing investment in deeptech, climatetech,...

National
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Flags Inflation Risks from El Niño and Oil Shock; Cuts FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Flags Inflation Risks from El Niño and Oil Shock; Cuts FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained...

National
Southwest Monsoon Reaches Kerala Three Days Late; IMD Issues Yellow Alert Ror Rain and Thunderstorms in Delhi

Southwest Monsoon Reaches Kerala Three Days Late; IMD Issues Yellow Alert Ror Rain and Thunderstorms in Delhi

The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, three days later than normal...

States
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Farm Loan Waiver of Up to Rs 2 Lakh, 56 Lakh Farmers to Benefit

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Farm Loan Waiver of Up to Rs 2 Lakh, 56 Lakh Farmers to Benefit

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a farm loan waiver scheme, which is expected...

National
IFFCO Chairman-Led Delegation Advances India–U.S. Collaboration on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

IFFCO Chairman-Led Delegation Advances India–U.S. Collaboration on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

A delegation led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani held discussions with the U.S.-India...

National
U.S. Proposes 12.5% Tariffs on India Over Alleged Failure to Restrict Forced Labour-Linked Imports

U.S. Proposes 12.5% Tariffs on India Over Alleged Failure to Restrict Forced Labour-Linked Imports

India could face additional U.S. Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% under a proposed...

Agribusiness
Mother Dairy’s New Initiative: Cow Milk to Be Sold in a Naturally Degradable Pouch

Mother Dairy’s New Initiative: Cow Milk to Be Sold in a Naturally Degradable Pouch

Mother Dairy has launched a naturally degradable milk pouch, designed to decompose...

International
WMO Sees 80% Probability of El Niño in June-August 2026, Flags Rising Threat to Monsoons and Global Climate

WMO Sees 80% Probability of El Niño in June-August 2026, Flags Rising Threat to Monsoons and Global Climate

The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño conditions are developing...

National
Onion Buffer Procurement Price Raised by 24% to Rs 15.80 per kg; Pulse Stocks Hit Record 43 Lakh Tonnes

Onion Buffer Procurement Price Raised by 24% to Rs 15.80 per kg; Pulse Stocks Hit Record 43 Lakh Tonnes

After agitation by farmers in Maharashtra, the government has increased the onion...

National
India-Oman CEPA Comes into Force, Boosting Agri Exports and Strengthening Fertilizer & Energy Security

India-Oman CEPA Comes into Force, Boosting Agri Exports and Strengthening Fertilizer & Energy Security

The India-Oman CEPA has come into force, providing duty-free access for nearly 99%...

Latest News
Govt Exempts Import Duty on Cotton Till Oct. 31, Relief for Textile Industry but Concerns for Farmers

Govt Exempts Import Duty on Cotton Till Oct. 31, Relief for Textile Industry but Concerns for Farmers

The Centre has exempted cotton imports from all customs duties from June 1 to October...

National
El Niño Poses Risks to Indian Agriculture, but Irrigation and Technological Advancements May Cushion Impact: RBI

El Niño Poses Risks to Indian Agriculture, but Irrigation and Technological Advancements May Cushion Impact: RBI

The likelihood of El Niño conditions poses downside risks to agricultural output,...