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India Develops World's First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
India has become the first country in the world to develop genome edited rice varieties....
Wheat procurement crossed 263 lakh tonnes, UP emerged as private procurement hub due to lower prices
According to the latest data, the government has procured 263.19 lakh tonnes of...
CSC CSR Conclave 2025 Champions Rural Transformation Through Technology and CSR Collaboration
In a powerful call to bridge India’s urban-rural divide, Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary...
Centre brings khandsari units under Sugar Control Order, mandates FRP payment to cane farmers
Khandsari units with a crushing capacity exceeding 500 TCD have been brought under...
Strong Monsoon Could Drive Farm-Led Economic Boost in FY26, Says Ind-Ra
Ind-Ra's projected 4% agricultural GVA growth for FY26 is a plausible outcome given...
Centre Hikes Sugarcane FRP by ₹15; New Price Set at ₹355/Quintal for Upcoming Season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra...
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...
Boost Rice Yields with Innovation and Better Management, Says Dr. Paroda
Addressing key challenges, Dr. Paroda highlighted that many farmers in Punjab have...
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...
CLFMA Hosts Strategic Seminar on the Future of Poultry in India
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India, in collaboration...
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...
Pulse Prices Dip Slightly, but Edible Oils Remain Costly: Govt Data
However, the relief offered by pulses is countered by the sustained high prices...
Curtain Raiser for IBETE 2025 Sets the Stage for India’s Bioenergy Push
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, emphasized the importance...
Wheat procurement crosses 142 lakh tonnes; Haryana leads with maximum procurement
So far this season, Haryana leads government procurement with 50.36 lakh tonnes,...
Wheat crop affected by heatwave in four states, production likely to be impacted
A senior scientist from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) told...
National Goat Summit Charts a Smart and Inclusive Future for India’s Goat Economy
Government, private sector, and farmer groups unite to strengthen climate-resilient,...
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