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Agricultural growth rate remained at 2% in the first quarter, GDP growth also came down to 6.7%

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

Monsoon season likely to extend, may delay crop harvesting

This year, the monsoon season might be longer than usual, potentially impacting...

DAP import price reaches at $620, lower imports may lead to shortage in Rabi season

DAP import price reaches at $620, lower imports may lead to shortage in Rabi season

The import of DAP at the current rates fixed by the Central Government is no longer...

Niti Aayog report highlights urgent need to cut import reliance for edible oil self sufficiency

Niti Aayog report highlights urgent need to cut import reliance for edible oil self sufficiency

The NITI Aayog's new report, "Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in...

Cabinet approves expansion of central sector 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' scheme

Cabinet approves expansion of central sector 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' scheme

The central government has decided to broaden the 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'...

Exporters write to PM Modi, seeking lower MEP for basmati rice

Exporters write to PM Modi, seeking lower MEP for basmati rice

The Indian rice industry is struggling due to export restrictions, causing a drop...

Concerns rise among Himachal and Kashmir growers as duty-free Afghan apples drive down prices

Concerns rise among Himachal and Kashmir growers as duty-free Afghan apples drive down prices

The arrival of duty-free apples from Afghanistan has raised concerns among apple...

Kharif sowing up by 2 percent, area under pulses and paddy increased

Kharif sowing up by 2 percent, area under pulses and paddy increased

The sowing of Kharif crops has risen by 2 percent this year, with the total sown...

FSSAI withdraws its order on A1 and A2 milk products

FSSAI withdraws its order on A1 and A2 milk products

FSSAI has withdrawn its recent order banning the sale of dairy products labeled...

Rajiv Gandhi was A Pioneer of India's 21st Century, says Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rajiv Gandhi was A Pioneer of India's 21st Century, says Mani Shankar Aiyar

Participating as the Chief Guest in the Round -Table Meeting on 'Rajiv Gandhi: Vision...

Experts stress corporate partnerships and government support in boosting goat farming sector

Experts stress corporate partnerships and government support in boosting goat farming sector

Panel experts at World Goat Day emphasized the importance of corporate partnerships...

Monsoon rainfall below normal in six North-Western states, including Punjab and Haryana

Monsoon rainfall below normal in six North-Western states, including Punjab and Haryana

As the monsoon season progresses, rainfall across India shows a mixed picture. Despite...

Tomato prices slump 60 percent to Rs 300 per crate, raising farmers concerns

Tomato prices slump 60 percent to Rs 300 per crate, raising farmers concerns

Tomato prices have fallen by 60 percent to Rs 300 per crate, making it harder for...

FSSAI order removal of misleading claims on A1 and A2 milk products

FSSAI order removal of misleading claims on A1 and A2 milk products

The FSSAI has labeled quality claims regarding A1 and A2 milk as misleading and...

India’s urea import dependency to drop to 10-15 percent this fiscal year: CRISIL Report

India’s urea import dependency to drop to 10-15 percent this fiscal year: CRISIL Report

India’s urea industry meeting 55 percent of fertilizer demand is reducing its import...

Building climate resilience and prosperity: Six bold bets for smallholder farmers

Building climate resilience and prosperity: Six bold bets for smallholder farmers

The report "Building Climate Resilience and Prosperity: Six Bold Bets for Smallholder...

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