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Congress Slams Government on India–US Trade Deal, Calls It an Attack on Farmers’ Interests
The Congress and opposition parties have launched a sharp attack government on the...
IFGE welcomes the budget announcements for Biogas-Blended CNG, CCUS and EVs
For Biogas/Compressed Biogas (CBG) Sector, exempting the value of CBG contained...
Farm Sector Allocations Limited to Minor Tweaks, Spending Declines in Key Schemes
The Union Budget 2026–27 offers no major new direction for agriculture, limiting...
Key Budget Announcements For Agri & Allied Sectors: What Does It Offer To Farmers?
While the Finance Minister reaffirmed its commitment to raising farmers’ productivity...
Seeds Bill 2025: Sowing Hopes, Raising Concerns
Why the draft Seeds Bill 2025 has triggered debate among scientists, policymakers...
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...
Western Disturbance Brings Rain, Snowfall and Hailstorms to North India, Cold Wave Likely in Plains
While snowfall is expected to benefit apple orchards and horticulture crops in hill...
Padma Awards 2026 Honor Agricultural Scientists and Farmers for Outstanding Contributions
Padma Awards 2026 recognize distinguished contributors from agriculture and allied...
TREESCAPES 2026 to Host South Asia’s First Congress Dedicated to Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests
CIFOR-ICRAF and ICAR will host TREESCAPES 2026, South Asia’s first exclusive agroforestry...
Padma Shri for Dr A.K. Singh, Whose Basmati Varieties Transformed Farmer Incomes
Celebrated agricultural scientist Dr Ashok Kumar Singh has been selected for the...
Industry Looks to Budget 2026 for Big Push on Bio-Economy, Small Farmers and Dairy Sector Resilience
Ahead of Union Budget 2026–27, industry leaders and development experts are calling...
US Signals Possible Rollback of 25% Tariff on India as Russian Oil Purchases Decline
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that the 25% punitive tariff on India,...
Union Budget 2026 Expected to Strengthen Agri-Finance, Food Security and Rural Resilience: EY India
EY India expects Union Budget 2026–27 to prioritise easier acess to agri-finance,...
Budget 2026: Industry Urge Focus on Farm Resilience, Higher Incomes and Sustainable Rural Prosperity
Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, agribusiness leaders, agri-tech entrepreneurs and...
India Pegs FY26 GDP Growth at 7.4%, but Agriculture Lags Broader Expansion
The First Advance Estimates released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on...
Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India, IMD Warns of Continued Chill and Fog
The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for Himachal Pradesh,...
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