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Agricultural Workers’ Union Rejects VB-GRAM(G) Notification, Says It Will Weaken Rural Employment Guarantee

Agricultural Workers’ Union Rejects VB-GRAM(G) Notification, Says It Will Weaken Rural Employment Guarantee

All India Agricultural Workers’ Union has opposed the Centre’s VB-GRAM(G) scheme,...

Is the Prime Minister's Call for Austerity a Sign of Weakness in the Economy?

Is the Prime Minister's Call for Austerity a Sign of Weakness in the Economy?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel, reduce foreign travel and avoid...

ICAR-IIMR Raises Red Flag Over Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Trials, Signals Withdrawal from Project

ICAR-IIMR Raises Red Flag Over Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Trials, Signals Withdrawal from Project

A BPCL-backed sweet sorghum ethanol project led by National Sugar Institute and...

India Records One Farmer or Farm Labourer Suicide Every Hour, NCRB Data

India Records One Farmer or Farm Labourer Suicide Every Hour, NCRB Data

India recorded 10,546 suicides among farmers and agricultural labourers in 2024,...

Two Brothers Organic Farms Launches Khapli Protein Atta at Rs 265/kg

Two Brothers Organic Farms Launches Khapli Protein Atta at Rs 265/kg

Two Brothers Organic Farms has launched Khapli Protein Atta at Rs 265/kg to address...

Government Approves Rs 365/Qtl Sugarcane FRP for 2026–27, Hikes Price by Rs 10

Government Approves Rs 365/Qtl Sugarcane FRP for 2026–27, Hikes Price by Rs 10

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)...

NCOL Opens New Avenues for Organic Farmers, Aims for Better Prices and Affordability

NCOL Opens New Avenues for Organic Farmers, Aims for Better Prices and Affordability

India’s organic farming sector holds strong potential but remains constrained by...

Gulf Conflict Strains India’s Agriculture; Fertiliser, Fuel and Exports Under Pressure

Gulf Conflict Strains India’s Agriculture; Fertiliser, Fuel and Exports Under Pressure

The West Asia conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted...

Need to Reduce Reliance on Chemical Fertilizers and Imports: K.J. Patel, IFFCO MD

Need to Reduce Reliance on Chemical Fertilizers and Imports: K.J. Patel, IFFCO MD

IFFCO Managing Director K.J. Patel highlights the urgent need to reduce India’s...

India Likely to See Above-Normal Rainfall in May 2026; Heatwave Days to Rise in Several Regions: IMD

India Likely to See Above-Normal Rainfall in May 2026; Heatwave Days to Rise in Several Regions: IMD

IMD’s May 2026 outlook forecasts a mixed weather pattern, with above-normal rainfall...

Where India Gains, Where Not: Everything You Want to Know About India-New Zealand FTA

Where India Gains, Where Not: Everything You Want to Know About India-New Zealand FTA

India-New Zealand FTA offers duty-free access and services mobility gains but raises...

India-New Zealand FTA to Boost Agricultural Productivity, Safeguard Farmers and Open Global Markets

India-New Zealand FTA to Boost Agricultural Productivity, Safeguard Farmers and Open Global Markets

India-New Zealand FTA prioritises agriculture through productivity partnerships,...

Centre Tightens Fertilizer Strategy, Pushes For Lower Consumption and Leak-Proof Distribution

Centre Tightens Fertilizer Strategy, Pushes For Lower Consumption and Leak-Proof Distribution

The Government of India has formulated a nationwide strategy to reduce fertilizer...

West Asia Conflict Prompting India’s Edible Oil Imports Shift From Price-Led Buying To Supply-Driven Sourcing: IVPA

West Asia Conflict Prompting India’s Edible Oil Imports Shift From Price-Led Buying To Supply-Driven Sourcing: IVPA

India’s edible oil imports are shifting from price-driven to supply-led sourcing...

Government Says Wheat Production Remains Resilient in 2025–26 Despite Weather Stress

Government Says Wheat Production Remains Resilient in 2025–26 Despite Weather Stress

India’s wheat crop for 2025–26 is expected to remain resilient despite heat stress...

Heatwave Intensifies; IMD Issues Nationwide Advisory as Temperatures Touch 44.5°C

Heatwave Intensifies; IMD Issues Nationwide Advisory as Temperatures Touch 44.5°C

IMD has issued comprehensive heatwave advisories as temperatures rise to 44.5°C....

El Niño Strengthens as India's Monsoon Deficit Reduces to 17%; IMD Forecasts Mixed Rainfall Pattern Over Next Two Weeks

India received near-normal rainfall during July 16-22, but the seasonal southwest monsoon deficit remains at 17%. IMD said strengthening...

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NABARD Survey Signals Rural Slowdown as Income Growth Hits Two-Year Low, Informal Borrowing Rises

India's rural economy is showing signs of losing momentum, with only 27.7% of rural households reporting an increase in income over...

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Poultry Industry to Return to Double-Digit Growth in FY27 as Higher Egg and Broiler Prices Boost Revenue: Crisil

India's poultry industry is expected to achieve around 10% revenue growth in FY27, driven by higher egg and broiler prices and steady...

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Uttar Pradesh to Lead India's Largest Bioenergy Expo as UPNEDA and IFGE Join Hands for IBET Expo 2026

Uttar Pradesh is set to host India's largest bioenergy event as UPNEDA, in partnership with the Indian Federation of Green Energy...

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Bayer Launches Trance Insecticide for Cotton Farmers, Targets Aphids, Jassids and Whitefly

Bayer has launched Trance, a next-generation insecticide for cotton farmers to manage sucking pests such as aphids, jassids and whitefly...

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Panel Recommends Mandatory 22-25% Mango Pulp in Drinks, Higher GST on Low-Pulp Beverages to Boost Farmers' Income

A government-appointed expert committee has recommended making 22-25% real mango pulp mandatory in mango-based beverages and imposing...

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