T.Nand Kumar
Bridging India's Credit Gap: IndiaP2P Report Highlights Rural Impact
In FY25, 78% of IndiaP2P’s loans were disbursed to women borrowers, and over 99%...
Global Grain Production Set to Hit New Record in 2025-26 Despite Minor Forecast Cut: IGC
The International Grains Council forecasts record global grain production of 2.376...
Dwarf Virus Hits Paddy Crop in Haryana, Punjab: What Can Farmers Do? Top Scientist Suggests Solutions
This year, the Punjab government had allowed paddy transplantation before 15 June....
NABARD Celebrates 44 Years of Rural Empowerment and Financial Inclusion
A brief presentation titled "Journey of NABARD" was showcased, highlighting key...
Megabill Reshapes U.S. Farm Policy; More Support for Big Ag, Less for Low-Income Families
The Republican-led megabill expands farm subsidies, especially for livestock and...
Global Grain Shipping Faces Low Freight Rates but High Uncertainty
Low freight rates are helping global grain exporters in 2025, but the shipping market...
India’s Agri Exports Off to a Flying Start in FY26, Driven by Soaring Rice and Meat Shipments
India's agricultural and processed food exports rose over 7% to $5.96 billion in...
Sugar Companies Set for 6–8% Revenue Growth in FY2026, But Ethanol Price Stagnation May Limit Margins: ICRA
Gross sugar production is estimated to increase 15% in SY2026 compared to the current...
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Convergence of 36 Existing Schemes Across 11 Departments
The Scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop...
TAFE and ICRISAT to Set Up Agri-Research Center in Hyderabad
TAFE has partnered with ICRISAT under the Centre of Excellence for South–South Cooperation...
NCEL Signs MoU with RAJFED to Take Rajasthan's Cooperative Products to Global Markets
The collaboration is aimed at facilitating global market access for products manufactured...
Fake & Substandard Fertilizers Spark Nationwide Concern; Chouhan Writes to Chief Ministers
Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has...
Govt to Sell Wheat and Rice under OMSS; ‘Bharat’ Flour and Rice by Private Mills Not Permitted
The central government has decided to sell wheat, rice and coarse grains from government...
Amid Trump Tariffs Mexico Decides to Cut U.S. Milk Powder Imports, Can India Fill the Gap?
Amid tariff war, Mexico has decided to cut milk powder imports from the U.S. and...
Bayer launches Felujit for Sheath Blight control in Paddy cultivation
Bayer has launched Felujit, a new fungicide for controlling sheath blight in paddy...
Droughts Devastate Crops Across China and Europe as Extreme Heat and Rainfall Variability Threaten Global Food Security
Severe droughts and heatwaves are crippling crops across China and Europe, threatening...
