National

NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs

NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs

The National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) has urged the government...

PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method

PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method

PDRL has secured a patent for its innovative corridor survey method, enhancing accuracy...

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

India is the world’s largest cotton producer, it ranks low in productivity. Maharashtra,...

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) condemned the BJP-led government for failing to...

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

After the Supreme Court took a strong stance on the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR,...

Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October

Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October

Due to the inflation in onions, tomatoes, and pulses, the cost of both veg and non-veg...

Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, approved...

Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices

Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices

The Central Government has launched Phase Two of the retail sale of Bharat Atta...

Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission of India has rescheduled bye-elections in 14 assembly constituencies...

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched 170 new seed categories to enhance...

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...

Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Known for his incisive intellect and willingness to challenge conventions, Debroy...

India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India experienced its hottest October since 1901, with average temperatures 1.23°C...

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines...

RBI fines five co-operative banks for regulatory violations

RBI fines five co-operative banks for regulatory violations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fined five co-operative banks a total of Rs...

Govt launches mobile app to address rice millers' grievances

Govt launches mobile app to address rice millers' grievances

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the FCI Grievance Redressal System mobile...

India Produces 195 Lakh Tonnes of Sugar by January 31, ISMA Flags Rising Cane Arrears

As on 31 January 2026, all-India sugar production has reached 195.03 lakh tonnes, compared to 164.79 lakh tonnes during the corresponding...

Agribusiness

India-EU FTA: Market Access to Premium European Products Poses Challenges for Indian Agriculture

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement promises economic gains but will significantly impact agriculture. While staples are excluded, reduced...

Opinion

Seeds Bill 2025: Sowing Hopes, Raising Concerns

Why the draft Seeds Bill 2025 has triggered debate among scientists, policymakers and farmers

National

Fasal Unveils ‘FasalJet’ and ‘FasalJet Pro’ for On-Farm Tech Solutions

FasalJet and FasalJet Pro were designed to address this need for irrigation and fertigation automation, extending the platform from...

Agritech

Economic Survey Calls for Agri Reforms, Urea Price Hike to Fix Fertilizer Imbalance

The Economic Survey 2025–26 calls for agricultural reforms, warning that fertilizer imbalance has reached alarming levels and is damaging...

National

Agritech Startup KhetiBuddy Launches SaaS Platform for Agri-Food Businesses

Verdnt functions as an enterprise data backbone that unifies agronomy, operations, and sustainability workflows. By bringing farm...

Agri Start-Ups