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Govt Targets 25% Food Processing by 2031, Eyes New Policy Push to Unlock $600 Billion Opportunity
The Centre aims to raise India's food processing level to 25% by 2031 from 17% in...
FAI Welcomes NIPU-2026, Says New Urea Policy Will Accelerate India's Fertiliser Self-Reliance
The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has welcomed the Cabinet's approval of...
ICAR Develops 386 Improved Crop Varieties in a Year, 94% Climate-Resilient and 29 Biofortified
On its 98th Foundation Day, ICAR announced the development of 386 improved crop...
NITI Aayog Proposes AgriBio 2.0 Mission to Develop Climate Resilient Crops Using CRISPR Technology
NITI Aayog has proposed AgriBio 2.0, a flagship biotechnology mission to develop...
India-UK CETA Takes Effect: Agriculture and Labour-Intensive Exports Poised to Gain, But Market Access Hurdles Persist
The India-UK CETA, effective from July 15, offers new export opportunities for Indian...
India WPI Hits Nearly Four-Year High as Food Prices See Sharpest Rise in 16 Months
India's wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.87% in June 2026, the highest level...
Amid US Section 301 Investigation, India Creates Legal Framework to Ban Forced Labour Imports
India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to create a legal framework for banning...
AIKS Demands Goyal’s Resignation Over Proposed India-US Deal, Centre Denies Reports of Delay in Talks
The proposed India-US trade agreement has triggered fresh controversy after AIKS...
Weak Monsoon Keeps Kharif Sowing 16 pc Below Last Year Despite Recent Rainfall Improvement
Pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds and cotton have recorded sharp declines, while...
India’s Rice Shipments Surge 16.5% to Over $1 Billion in June, Fertiliser Imports Jump 201%
India’s rice exports grew 16.48% year-on-year to nearly $1 billion in June 2026,...
India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.38% in June, Highest Since December 2024 as Food Inflation Crosses 5%
India’s retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, the highest since December 2024,...
India-UK CETA: Opportunities for India in Agri Products, Processed Foods and Seafood Export
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) offers significant...
Monsoon Recovery Masks Regional Divide as Nearly Half of India Remains Rainfall Deficient
Despite a strong revival in the first week of July after a 40 per cent rainfall...
India, New Zealand Deepen Agri Partnership; Set Rs 35,000 Crore Trade Target by 2030
India and New Zealand have strengthened their agricultural partnership during Prime...
NABARD Facilitates GI Registration for 28 More Traditional Products, Taking Total to 176
NABARD has facilitated the Geographical Indication (GI) registration of 28 new traditional...
Maize Farmers May Get Below-MSP Prices at Harvest: TNAU Pre-Sowing Price Forecast
Maize Farmers May Get Below-MSP Prices Despite Strong Ethanol Demand, Record maize...
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NABARD Survey Signals Rural Slowdown as Income Growth Hits Two-Year Low, Informal Borrowing Rises
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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...
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...
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...
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...
