T.Nand Kumar


Opinion
BEYOND THE BAG: How Biologicals Can Reduce India’s Dependency on Chemical Fertilizers

BEYOND THE BAG: How Biologicals Can Reduce India’s Dependency on Chemical Fertilizers

India's heavy dependence on chemical fertilizers has reduced nutrient use efficiency,...

National
Rainfall Deficit Hits 99% in Some States During July's Second Week; Widespread Showers Likely Over Next 5 Days

Rainfall Deficit Hits 99% in Some States During July's Second Week; Widespread Showers Likely Over Next 5 Days

India experienced a sharp monsoon slowdown during July 9-15, with rainfall deficits...

National
DoLR, RBI Innovation Hub Explore Digital Land Records Integration to Speed Up Farm Credit

DoLR, RBI Innovation Hub Explore Digital Land Records Integration to Speed Up Farm Credit

The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), under the Ministry of Rural Development,...

Agritech
ICAR-NIHSAD Scientists Develop First Indigenous Live Attenuated African Swine Fever Vaccine for Pigs

ICAR-NIHSAD Scientists Develop First Indigenous Live Attenuated African Swine Fever Vaccine for Pigs

India has developed its first indigenous live attenuated African Swine Fever (ASF)...

International
IGC Forecasts Global Grain Output to Fall 69 Million Tonnes from Last Year, Cites Heatwaves and Russia-Ukraine War

IGC Forecasts Global Grain Output to Fall 69 Million Tonnes from Last Year, Cites Heatwaves and Russia-Ukraine War

The IGC has cut its 2026-27 global grains production forecast to 2.422 billion tonnes...

National
Govt Targets 25% Food Processing by 2031, Eyes New Policy Push to Unlock $600 Billion Opportunity

Govt Targets 25% Food Processing by 2031, Eyes New Policy Push to Unlock $600 Billion Opportunity

The Centre aims to raise India's food processing level to 25% by 2031 from 17% in...

National
FAI Welcomes NIPU-2026, Says New Urea Policy Will Accelerate India's Fertiliser Self-Reliance

FAI Welcomes NIPU-2026, Says New Urea Policy Will Accelerate India's Fertiliser Self-Reliance

The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has welcomed the Cabinet's approval of...

States
Himachal's Proposed MIS Policy Raises Concerns Among Apple Growers Over 30-Bag Purchase Cap and Mandatory Farmer ID

Himachal's Proposed MIS Policy Raises Concerns Among Apple Growers Over 30-Bag Purchase Cap and Mandatory Farmer ID

The Himachal Pradesh government's proposed new MIS policy has raised concerns among...

National
ICAR Develops 386 Improved Crop Varieties in a Year, 94% Climate-Resilient and 29 Biofortified

ICAR Develops 386 Improved Crop Varieties in a Year, 94% Climate-Resilient and 29 Biofortified

On its 98th Foundation Day, ICAR announced the development of 386 improved crop...

National
NITI Aayog Proposes AgriBio 2.0 Mission to Develop Climate Resilient Crops Using CRISPR Technology

NITI Aayog Proposes AgriBio 2.0 Mission to Develop Climate Resilient Crops Using CRISPR Technology

NITI Aayog has proposed AgriBio 2.0, a flagship biotechnology mission to develop...

States
Uttar Pradesh Opens Online Booking for Subsidised Farm Machinery; Applications Open Till July 30

Uttar Pradesh Opens Online Booking for Subsidised Farm Machinery; Applications Open Till July 30

The Uttar Pradesh government has opened online bookings for subsidies on agricultural...

International
Russia-Ukraine Attacks, Europe’s Heatwave Raise Fresh Concerns Over Global Grain Supplies

Russia-Ukraine Attacks, Europe’s Heatwave Raise Fresh Concerns Over Global Grain Supplies

Russia and Ukraine's escalating attacks on grain infrastructure, coupled with a...

States
Maharashtra To Waive Rs. 48,000 Crore in Farmers' Power Dues, Promises 12 Hours of Free Daytime Electricity

Maharashtra To Waive Rs. 48,000 Crore in Farmers' Power Dues, Promises 12 Hours of Free Daytime Electricity

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a waiver of old electricity...

Latest News
Cabinet Approves National Investment Policy for Urea to Boost Domestic Production and Reduce Import Dependence

Cabinet Approves National Investment Policy for Urea to Boost Domestic Production and Reduce Import Dependence

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026)...

Agritech
BiofuelCircle Raises Rs 35 Crore Bridge Funding to Expand Biomass Supply Chain Ahead of Series B

BiofuelCircle Raises Rs 35 Crore Bridge Funding to Expand Biomass Supply Chain Ahead of Series B

BiofuelCircle has secured Rs 35 crore in bridge funding from existing investors...

Agritech
Agrizy Upgrades Innovation Lab to Speed Up Food Product Development for Global Brands

Agrizy Upgrades Innovation Lab to Speed Up Food Product Development for Global Brands

Agrizy has revamped its Food & Beverages Innovation Lab to strengthen R&D and accelerate...