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Meet the 'Apple Man of India,' honored with Padma Shri for his work

Meet the 'Apple Man of India,' honored with Padma Shri for his work

Unlike commercial apple varieties that require temperate climates and extended chilling...

Govt working on 'Farm to Consumer' model to maximize farmers' profits: Shivraj

Govt working on 'Farm to Consumer' model to maximize farmers' profits: Shivraj

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with farmers invited by the Government of India...

$100 billion agri export target by 2030 achievable but needs clear and bold policies, say experts

$100 billion agri export target by 2030 achievable but needs clear and bold policies, say experts

CAIRA's inaugural roundtable convened leading experts to strategize on achieving...

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Accepts Medical Aid Ahead of February 14 Government Talks

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Accepts Medical Aid Ahead of February 14 Government Talks

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, has agreed to receive medical assistance...

Ethanol Blending Surpasses 18% in December, Dependency on Petroleum Imports to Reduce

Ethanol Blending Surpasses 18% in December, Dependency on Petroleum Imports to Reduce

The government appears to be making significant progress toward achieving the goal...

Centre reduces FCI rice rate to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers, lower than Paddy MSP

Centre reduces FCI rice rate to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers, lower than Paddy MSP

State governments and their corporations can purchase up to 12 lakh tonnes of rice,...

Centre keeps close watch on essential food commodities prices amid market fluctuations

Centre keeps close watch on essential food commodities prices amid market fluctuations

The food ministry claimed that the government has taken several pre-emptive and...

India sugar production falls by 20 lakh tonnes, sugar recovery declines

India sugar production falls by 20 lakh tonnes, sugar recovery declines

According to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited (NFCSF),...

SKM demands white paper on MSP and procurement system

SKM demands white paper on MSP and procurement system

In a statement, SKM demands Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to...

Hybrid technology is significant for inclusive growth and increasing farmers' income: PK Mishra

Hybrid technology is significant for inclusive growth and increasing farmers' income: PK Mishra

Speaking at a national symposium organized by the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural...

Clear policy on GM needed; hybrid technology has huge potential: Dr. R S Paroda

Clear policy on GM needed; hybrid technology has huge potential: Dr. R S Paroda

Dr. R.S. Paroda, Chairman of Trust for Advancement in Agricultural Sciences (TAAS)...

Centre asks states to boost efforts under National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm

Centre asks states to boost efforts under National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes that states must prioritize...

PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, highlights rural transformation

PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, highlights rural transformation

In his inaugural address, the Prime Minister emphasized the government's vision...

Cabinet approves modifications to PMFBY and RWBCIS, ₹824.77 crore fund for innovation & technology

Cabinet approves modifications to PMFBY and RWBCIS, ₹824.77 crore fund for innovation & technology

The schemes aim to provide risk coverage for crops against non-preventable natural...

PM-Kisan benefits will not be given without farmer registry, learn how to get farmer ID

PM-Kisan benefits will not be given without farmer registry, learn how to get farmer ID

The Farmer Registry has been launched as an important digital initiative related...

DAP prices set to increase by Rs 200 per bag from January

DAP prices set to increase by Rs 200 per bag from January

The weakening of the rupee has raised the import cost by approximately ₹1,200 per...

India Has Lot of Potential in Agricultural Exports to Russia

While bilateral commerce is nearing $70bn, India’s exports remain stuck below $5bn and imports are overwhelmingly dominated by crude...

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Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

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String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

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