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Indian agro-chem industry can grow over 9pc despite Chinese competition: Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand

Indian agro-chem industry can grow over 9pc despite Chinese competition: Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand

India's agro-chemical industry has the potential to grow more than the current nine...

Govt issues advisory for mandatory stock disclosure of lentil with immediate effect

Govt issues advisory for mandatory stock disclosure of lentil with immediate effect

The Department of Consumer Affairs has issued advisory for mandatory stock disclosure...

Moong costs Rs 10k a quintal; gram, pigeon pea get costlier

Moong costs Rs 10k a quintal; gram, pigeon pea get costlier

The spectre of drop in pulse production was looming large because of less area under...

ICAR, Bayer ink MoU to develop resource-efficient, climate-resilient solutions for crops

ICAR, Bayer ink MoU to develop resource-efficient, climate-resilient solutions for crops

The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and Bayer have signed a Memorandum...

Agri-Ikigai to mitigate climate change effects, increase farmers income

Agri-Ikigai to mitigate climate change effects, increase farmers income

Agri-Ikigai has identified 13 key action points, including Direct Seeded Rice, seed...

Paddy acreage rises nearly 4 pc so far this kharif season; pulses acreage falls 8 pc

Paddy acreage rises nearly 4 pc so far this kharif season; pulses acreage falls 8 pc

Area under coverage for paddy has gone up about 4 per cent so far in the ongoing...

India allows export of 1.43LT non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, Mauritius and Singapore

India allows export of 1.43LT non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, Mauritius and Singapore

The government has permitted exports of 1.43 lakh tonnes of non-basmati white rice...

GDP grows at 7.8 pc in Apr-Jun; Agri GVA grows at 3.5 pc

GDP grows at 7.8 pc in Apr-Jun; Agri GVA grows at 3.5 pc

India recorded an economic growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter...

Monsoon expected to revive in Sept: IMD

Monsoon expected to revive in Sept: IMD

After deficient rainfall activity resulted in India experiencing the driest August...

SC on GM Mustard: Environmental harm cannot be undone, defers hearing on Centre's plea for withdrawal of undertaking

SC on GM Mustard: Environmental harm cannot be undone, defers hearing on Centre's plea for withdrawal of undertaking

A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the hearing...

Ahead of state elections, LPG price slashed by Rs 200

Ahead of state elections, LPG price slashed by Rs 200

The government on Tuesday slashed by Rs 200 the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder,...

India faces worst brunt of air pollution; lives of Delhiites shortened by 12 yrs: Report

India faces worst brunt of air pollution; lives of Delhiites shortened by 12 yrs: Report

India faces the worst brunt of air pollution in the world, while Delhi’s annual...

Boost crop productivity with new technologies: Amitabh Kant

Boost crop productivity with new technologies: Amitabh Kant

India needs to grow in the agriculture sector. Its productivity must enhance rapidly....

Urea, DAP prices rise up to $150 per tonne in the global market

Urea, DAP prices rise up to $150 per tonne in the global market

An upward trend in the prices of fertilizers has started in the global market. In...

Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice

Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice

To check the domestic prices and to ensure domestic food security, the Government...

200 chefs/cooks at paramilitary and govt canteens get training on millet-based recipes

200 chefs/cooks at paramilitary and govt canteens get training on millet-based recipes

A culinary training session for more than 200 chefs and cooks working with the paramilitary...

Key Budget Announcements For Agri & Allied Sectors: What Does It Offer To Farmers?

While the Finance Minister reaffirmed its commitment to raising farmers’ productivity and income, the Budget drew criticism for lacking...

National

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...

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