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GEAC recommends environmental release of GM mustard
The environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard has been recommended...
SKM calls for Raj Bhavan Marches on Nov 26 to mark 2nd anniversary of farmers’ movement
A meeting of all SKM constituents will be organized in Delhi on November 14 to give...
DAP sales go up by 23 per cent in H1 FY23 but MOP sales go down by 50 per cent
A new trend has emerged in fertilizer sales during H1 FY23, i.e., from April to...
Flipkart Kirana, Spices Board join hands to train spice cultivators
E-commerce giant Flipkart, in association with the Spices Board of India under the...
Commercial release of Indian mustard genetically modified for herbicide tolerance authorized in Australia
Australia's gene technology regulator Office of Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)...
PepsiCo announces 2nd round of projects funded by its global agriculture accelerator
Global food and beverage major PepsiCo has announced the continuation of its global...
Onions will not bring tears this time, hopefully
The Government of India has continuously been monitoring the situation and framing...
India using innovation and digitization for dairy development: NDDB Chairman at FAO
Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), presented India’s...
Pusa decomposer cheapest and most effective solution for crop residue management: Tomar
It was informed in the Union Inter-Ministerial Meeting with the states on the issue...
Dr RS Paroda elected ATSE Fellow
Dr Rajendra Singh Paroda, Chair, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences...
Clix Capital appoints Gagan Aggarwal as its CFO
Clix Capital, a leading non-banking financial services group with a significant...
Rs 500cr accelerator programme to enhance successful initiatives of agri start-ups: Tomar
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has said...
MSP for Rabi crops up by Rs 100-500; wheat MSP up by Rs 110 per quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra...
PM launches One Nation, One Fertiliser; releases Rs 16,000 cr under PM-KISAN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana...
Sugar production in 2022-23 estimated at 365 lt
After accounting for the reduction of 45 lakh tonnes (lt) in sugar production due...
HTBt cotton and GM mustard set to get GEAC approval; first for any GM crop in 20 years
The commercial cultivation of GM crops may get approval in the country after 20...
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India’s Wheat and Rice Output Seen Stable; Erratic Monsoon Hits Corn, Oilseeds and Cotton: USDA
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El Niño Drought to Slow India’s Milk Production Growth to 2% in 2027: USDA
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Agriculture’s Share in Rural Employment Rises to 56.7%; Rural Unemployment Declines but Rises in Cities: PLFS
Agriculture's share in rural employment rose to 56.7% in July-September 2026 from 52.9% in the previous quarter, according to PLFS...
Mother Dairy and Amul Raise Milk Prices by Up to Rs 6 per Litre
Mother Dairy and Amul have increased milk prices by Rs 2-6 per litre from November 12, citing lower milk availability and a 20-25...
India’s Wheat Acreage May Set Record, But Weather Remains Key to Output: FAO
India's wheat acreage is expected to reach a record high in the 2026-27 rabi season, supported by attractive MSP and fertiliser subsidies,...
