T.Nand Kumar


National
Record Food Grain Production Estimated, but Cotton, Sugarcane and Mustard Output Declines

Record Food Grain Production Estimated, but Cotton, Sugarcane and Mustard Output Declines

According to the second advance estimates for 2024-25, total food grain production...

National
Stubble Burning Persists as Farmers Cite Costs, Lack of Alternatives; Bioenergy Potential Remains Untapped: IFGE survey

Stubble Burning Persists as Farmers Cite Costs, Lack of Alternatives; Bioenergy Potential Remains Untapped: IFGE survey

While farmers acknowledge the environmental and health risks associated with stubble...

National
US Pressures India to Open Agriculture Sector as Trade Talks Advance

US Pressures India to Open Agriculture Sector as Trade Talks Advance

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged India to open its agricultural sector,...

International
Early forecast predicts modest increase in 2025 global wheat and rice production

Early forecast predicts modest increase in 2025 global wheat and rice production

Global cereal production for 2024 has been modestly revised upward this month to...

National
India imposes 11% duty on lentils import, duty-free import of yellow peas extended till May

India imposes 11% duty on lentils import, duty-free import of yellow peas extended till May

As per the notification from the Ministry of Finance, effective March 8, the government...

International
Climate Change: Even 2°C Warming Could Reduce Crop Diversity

Climate Change: Even 2°C Warming Could Reduce Crop Diversity

A new study warns that climate change could reduce cropland suitability worldwide,...

National
Higher Proportion of Spurious Pesticides from Small Companies; Traces of Chemicals  in Organic Pesticides

Higher Proportion of Spurious Pesticides from Small Companies; Traces of Chemicals in Organic Pesticides

An analysis of recent test results highlights the issue starkly. Over 90% of pesticide...

International
Sugar prices soar in global market in February, cereal prices also edged up

Sugar prices soar in global market in February, cereal prices also edged up

The surge was largely driven by the FAO Sugar Price Index, which rose by 6.6 percent...

International
India Lifts Ban on Export of 100% Broken Rice

India Lifts Ban on Export of 100% Broken Rice

A notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said, "The export...

National
Women's Day Special: Women-Led FPOs Expand by 128% at Arya.ag

Women's Day Special: Women-Led FPOs Expand by 128% at Arya.ag

Women’s participation in these FPOs is significant. Nine out of ten shareholders...

Cooperatives
Scheme Notified for Cooperative Sugar Mills to Convert Sugarcane-Based Ethanol Plants to Multi-Feedstock Units

Scheme Notified for Cooperative Sugar Mills to Convert Sugarcane-Based Ethanol Plants to Multi-Feedstock Units

The Department of Food & Public Distribution has notified a scheme for Cooperative...

Cooperatives
PM Modi reviews progress of cooperative sector, discusses National Cooperation Policy 2025

PM Modi reviews progress of cooperative sector, discusses National Cooperation Policy 2025

Discussions were held on promoting "Sahkar Se Samruddhi," bringing transformation...

National
51st Dairy Industry Conference begins in Patna, focusing on growth & innovation

51st Dairy Industry Conference begins in Patna, focusing on growth & innovation

The three-day conference, themed “Indian Dairying – Global Growth, Local Strength”,...

Agribusiness
Paras Dairy launched premium cheese brand 'Galacia'

Paras Dairy launched premium cheese brand 'Galacia'

Paras Dairy has invested over Rs 100 crore to cater to evolving consumer tastes...

National
NDDB, Sustain Plus to set up 10,000 biogas plants in 15 states over four years

NDDB, Sustain Plus to set up 10,000 biogas plants in 15 states over four years

By integrating biogas plants, solar-powered dairy operations, and efficient milk...

States
Madhya Pradesh announces ₹175 bonus on wheat, ₹4000 incentive on paddy procurement

Madhya Pradesh announces ₹175 bonus on wheat, ₹4000 incentive on paddy procurement

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the government is purchasing wheat at a...