National
Govt revises wheat stock limits for traders and processors
The Indian government has revised wheat stock limits for traders, wholesalers, and...
Water levels in major reservoirs surge by 23 percent, positive outlook for rabi crops
This year, the country has experienced favourable monsoon rains, leading to a rise...
Vegetable oil imports hit five-month low, drop 16 percent in August
Vegetable oil imports fell by 16 percent to 15.63 lakh tonnes in August 2024, down...
Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches new initiatives for fisheries sector
On the fourth anniversary of PMMSY, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched new...
Bayer Introduces ForwardFarm in India to Showcase Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture
Bayer has introduced its Bayer 'ForwardFarming' initiative in India as its 29th...
Kharif sowing sees uptick amid favourable monsoon, cotton area drops by 9 percent
The Kharif season has seen a significant increase in paddy, pulses, and coarse grain...
Dumping of Chinese apples into India via UAE, farmers demand to increase MIP
Indian apple farmers are calling on Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to raise...
Indian seeds industry advocates for stronger intellectual property rights enforcement
The Indian seeds industry urges stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement...
Tomato price drop keeps thali cost low in August, veg and non-veg thalis become cheaper
The cost of a vegetarian thali dropped by 8 percent to Rs 31.2, and the non-vegetarian...
Digitalisation is Aimed at Corporatisation of Agriculture: AIKS
The AIKS reiterated that the much-hyped project for the digitalisation of Indian...
The Paradox of Wheat: Record Production, Yet Rising Concerns
As the population expands and dietary preferences shift, wheat consumption is on...
Better monsoon boosts paddy acreage beyond normal levels, cotton area shrinks by 9 percent
The favourable monsoon has pushed paddy cultivation above normal levels this year,...
Tea production decreases by 14 percent in July due to uneven rainfall
Tea production has declined in July this year. According to the provisional assessment...
Agricultural growth rate remained at 2% in the first quarter, GDP growth also came down to 6.7%
In the first quarter of this year, the growth rate of the agriculture and allied...
Monsoon season likely to extend, may delay crop harvesting
This year, the monsoon season might be longer than usual, potentially impacting...
RECOMMENDED
Centre Considering Removal of Cotton Import Duty; May Hurt Growers Ahead of Sowing Season
If import duty is removed, cheaper imported cotton may lead to a drop in domestic prices. This would affect not just farmers, but...
Fertilizer Prices Surge in 2025, Squeezing Farmers' Purchasing Power: Rabobank Report
The report’s Fertilizer Affordability Index shows a shift from a period of relative affordability to one where fertilizers have become...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
