Friday, 20 March 2026
Rising production masks mounting financial stress as mills seek timely price support to clear farmer dues and sustain operations India’s sugar production for the 2025–26 season has reached 262.14 lakh…
Photo courtesy: FAO/Giulio Napolitano FAO, IFAD and WFP bring together high-level representatives and farmers’ organizations for the annual joint event in Rome The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…
Rs 275 hike over last year; sustained policy support lifts procurement outlay The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Minimum Support…
SFIA says prohibition on forced sale of non-subsidised fertilisers will enhance fairness and farmer choice The Uttar Pradesh government’s recent decision to prohibit the forced sale, or “tagging”, of non-subsidised…
Expanded budgetary support signals strategic focus on income stability and market balance As onion price fluctuations continue to affect both producers and consumers, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare…
High-Level CSR Conclave in New Delhi signals public–private push to transform 100 agricultural districts The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,…
Heat mitigation, flood reduction, and carbon sequestration integrated into master plans In a decisive policy shift that repositions environmental planning at the heart of urban development, the government has unveiled…
Long-term raw material agreements and subsidy discipline insulate production from global volatility India has reached a major milestone in its push toward fertilizer self-reliance, with domestic production of phosphatic and…
Centralised licensing proposal aims to reduce repetitive compliance and enable faster commercialization The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers’ Association (IMMA) has renewed its call for a “One Nation, One License” framework at…
By integrating AI with AgriStack and ICAR advisories in multiple languages, it can support better decisions on crops, inputs, and markets, especially for smallholder and first-generation women farmers. Union Finance…
The association demands reduction of GST on agrochemicals from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, to align essential crop protection inputs with other agricultural inputs and improve affordability for…
The harbour integrates sustainable fisheries management, enhanced fish-handling capacity, improved operational safety, energy-efficient systems, and digital traceability. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of…
Identifies new areas of collaboration to extend collaboration and establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to advance sectoral engagement Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on…
The proposed law introduces a Central Pesticides Board, mandatory registrations, and accredited testing labs to ensure quality and transparency The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the Draft…
