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6th BioAgTech World Congress Returns to Delhi to Drive Global Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture

6th BioAgTech World Congress Returns to Delhi to Drive Global Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture

First launched in Delhi in 2019, the BAW Congress has since travelled across the...

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat Takes Charge as Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat Takes Charge as Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR

Dr. M.L. Jat brings over 25 years of rich experience in agronomy, climate-resilient...

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat appointed Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR, notification issued

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat appointed Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR, notification issued

Dr. M.L. Jat’s extensive experience as an agricultural scientist, along with his...

Government Hikes Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹2/Litre; LPG Price Increased by ₹50 per Cylinder

Government Hikes Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹2/Litre; LPG Price Increased by ₹50 per Cylinder

According to an official notification, the revised excise duty on petrol will now...

IIT Madras Develops Real-Time Indoor Mapping Tech for Disaster Response

IIT Madras Develops Real-Time Indoor Mapping Tech for Disaster Response

‘UbiqMap’ uses wireless imaging to create near-accurate maps of indoor environments...

India’s Cotton Area Set to Decline in 2025-26 Amid Crop Shift: USDA Report

India’s Cotton Area Set to Decline in 2025-26 Amid Crop Shift: USDA Report

Despite the decline in planted area, India’s cotton production is projected at 25...

Government imposed 10% duty on import of chickpea from April

Government imposed 10% duty on import of chickpea from April

According to the notification issued by the central government, 10% import duty...

Centre withdraws 20% duty on Onion Export effective from April 1st, 2025

Centre withdraws 20% duty on Onion Export effective from April 1st, 2025

The move comes after nearly five months of export restrictions aimed at ensuring...

Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices

Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices

Wholesale Inflation in food items eased to 5.88% in January from 8.47% in December....

Government approves implementation of transportation component of MIS for Tomato

Government approves implementation of transportation component of MIS for Tomato

In view of the falling prices of tomato in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other...

Govt. approves continuation of PM-AASHA, extends groundnut and soybean procurement

Govt. approves continuation of PM-AASHA, extends groundnut and soybean procurement

PM-AASHA Scheme comprises Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme...

RBI cuts repo rate for first time in five years to stimulate economy

RBI cuts repo rate for first time in five years to stimulate economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra, cut the key...

Dr RS Paroda honored with 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award' by NABS

Dr RS Paroda honored with 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award' by NABS

Dr Paroda is a distinguished agricultural scientist and administrator. Globally...

Govt hikes ethanol price from C-heavy molasses, boost to sugar mills and distilleries

Govt hikes ethanol price from C-heavy molasses, boost to sugar mills and distilleries

The administered ex-mill price of ethanol derived from C-heavy molasses has been...

Cabinet approves MSP for Raw Jute for 2025-26 Season at Rs.5,650 per quintal

Cabinet approves MSP for Raw Jute for 2025-26 Season at Rs.5,650 per quintal

The MSP of Raw Jute (TD-3 grade) has been fixed at Rs.5,650 per quintal for 2025-26...

NIAM launches new PG program in Sustainable Agricultural Management

NIAM launches new PG program in Sustainable Agricultural Management

The PGDM-SAM program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications...

Boost Rice Yields with Innovation and Better Management, Says Dr. Paroda

Addressing key challenges, Dr. Paroda highlighted that many farmers in Punjab have abandoned hybrid rice cultivation due to poor procurement...

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China Halts U.S. Soybean and Corn Imports Amid Trade Tensions: Report

In a major shift that could escalate ongoing trade tensions, China has suspended purchases of soybeans and corn from the United States...

International

Soil plays big role in microbiome of plants: UoH study

Red gram and other legumes as hosts benefit from the symbiotic relationship with the rhizobia, because the rhizobia converts atmospheric...

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Govt Eases Air Cargo Rules to Boost India’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports

The changes aim to make it faster and cheaper to move goods, especially high-value and time-sensitive products like grapes, mangoes,...

National

CLFMA Hosts Strategic Seminar on the Future of Poultry in India

The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India, in collaboration with the U.S. Grains Council and supported...

National

World Intellectual Property Day: Why Geographical Indications Matter in Today’s IP Ecosystem

In the evolving landscape of Intellectual Properties (IPs), GIs are unique as they bestow the Intellectual Property right on a community...

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