National

Govt imposes minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion till Dec 31

Govt imposes minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion till Dec 31

The government has imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 800 per tonne on...

To ensure seamless export of tur from Mozambique, Centre takes up trade related issues with Maputo

To ensure seamless export of tur from Mozambique, Centre takes up trade related issues with Maputo

The Indian government held a meeting with Mozambique High Commissioner Ermindo A....

3.79pc less kharif rice output at 106.31 MT

3.79pc less kharif rice output at 106.31 MT

Rice production in India is estimated to drop by 3.79 per cent to 106.31 million...

India registers 19pc growth in mango export to US in 2023-24

India registers 19pc growth in mango export to US in 2023-24

With the continued efforts of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export...

From Nov 1, bidders can purchase 200 MT wheat through OMSS

From Nov 1, bidders can purchase 200 MT wheat through OMSS

To increase availability of wheat in the open market and to further stabilize the...

Centre steps up buffer onion sale for relief to consumers as retail price up 57pc

Centre steps up buffer onion sale for relief to consumers as retail price up 57pc

The Centre has decided to step up the sale of buffer onion at a subsidised rate...

Floor price of basmati exports slashed to USD 950 per ton

Floor price of basmati exports slashed to USD 950 per ton

Amid persistent demands from rice exporter associations, the government has reduced...

Pvt sector can provide advisory services, tech to support agri development: Ramesh Chand

Pvt sector can provide advisory services, tech to support agri development: Ramesh Chand

There is an important partnership between the private and public sectors for long-term...

Govt nod to Rs 22,303cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for rabi season 2023-24

Govt nod to Rs 22,303cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for rabi season 2023-24

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 22,303 crore subsidy on phosphatic and potassic...

Chitturi Jagapati Rao Becomes the First Asian to Win IEC's “International Egg Person” of the Year Award 2023

Chitturi Jagapati Rao Becomes the First Asian to Win IEC's “International Egg Person” of the Year Award 2023

Chitturi Jagapati Rao, Chairman of Srinivasa Farms Group, and one of the founders...

Prices of essential food items to remain stable in festival season: Govt

Prices of essential food items to remain stable in festival season: Govt

Prices of essential food items, including sugar and edible oils, will remain stable...

Sugar export restriction extended beyond Oct 31

Sugar export restriction extended beyond Oct 31

To ensure availability of sugar in the domestic market during the festival season,...

Horticulture production pegged at record 351.92 million tonnes in 2nd advance estimate for 2022-23

Horticulture production pegged at record 351.92 million tonnes in 2nd advance estimate for 2022-23

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the 2nd Advance Estimates...

Govt cuts down 2022-23 wheat output estimate by 2.19 mn ton to record 110.55 mn ton

Govt cuts down 2022-23 wheat output estimate by 2.19 mn ton to record 110.55 mn ton

The government has revised downwards the wheat production by 2.19 million tonnes...

Ahead of elections, govt raises MSP for Rabi crops, MSP of wheat raised by Rs 150 a quintal to Rs 2,275

Ahead of elections, govt raises MSP for Rabi crops, MSP of wheat raised by Rs 150 a quintal to Rs 2,275

The absolute highest increase in MSP has been approved for lentil (masur) at Rs.425...

Transition to sustainable agriculture vital for water, food security: UN Agencies

Transition to sustainable agriculture vital for water, food security: UN Agencies

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International...

China’s Dairy Pivot: How the World’s Biggest Importer Turned into an Export Challenger

China’s rapid dairy expansion has turned it from the world’s largest importer into a surplus producer and emerging exporter. Slowing...

International

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