Saturday, 4 April 2026
Mithila Makhana, the prized foxnut of Bihar’s Mithilanchal region, has leveraged its Geographical Indication (GI) status to catalyse a profound transformation in cultivation, processing, and market access. Since earning the…
The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange, one of the Eastern Himalayas’ most cherished horticultural treasures, has officially received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The certification, granted by the GI Registry on November…
India’s crop-forecasting infrastructure has taken a major leap forward with the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) expanding the reach and analytical depth of its FASAL programme (Forecasting Agricultural output…
Steady realisations, stable raw material prices and limited US tariff impact will keep operating margins rangebound this fiscal and the next. A rebound in exports after two years will drive…
India’s inland aquaculture production increased 166 per cent within a decade With marine capture fisheries stagnating across Asia, countries are rapidly shifting towards aquaculture, reveals preliminary findings of a regional…
With Africa’s food import bill surging toward a projected $111 billion by 2025, regional leaders are calling for a decisive pivot toward agricultural biotechnology to strengthen food security and climate…
In an emphatic endorsement of its agricultural prowess, Mizoram has been officially anointed as India’s “Ginger Capital,” following a joint declaration by NITI Aayog and the State Government. This distinction,…
In a bid to strengthen India’s footprint in one of its most strategic export markets, the Tea Board of India has announced plans for a comprehensive digital and social media…
Experts from 11 countries to join the 3-day meet for deliberations on actionable strategies for food security and nutrition in Asian countries Chennai: Amid rising concerns over food security, nutrition,…
Showcases SDSR1004 variety and DDSR’s role in improving water efficiency, reducing cultivation costs, and promoting sustainable farming KisanKraft, an ISO-certified manufacturer, wholesale importer, and distributor of high-quality agricultural equipment, conducted…
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, released the Third Advance Estimates for area and production of horticultural crops for 2024–25, highlighting a continued…
India’s Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) undergo transparent multi-location trials, confirmed superior in target performance environments The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has issued a detailed clarification…
India’s rice sector is entering a pivotal phase of modernisation as 31 high-performing IRRI–NARES-developed varieties—formally released and notified in the Gazette of India in 2024—move into large-scale cultivation nationwide. The…
PI Industries has announced the formal integration of Plant Health Care Plc—acquired in August 2024—into its global operations under the new identity of PI AgSciences, marking a significant step in…
