Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rattling oil markets, disrupting shipping networks and exposing fragile fertilizer supply chains that underpin global food production The narrow waters of the Strait…
Photo Courtesy: Pedro Singer Cloud-based system integrates climate data, agronomic parameters, and image analysis to improve disease detection and reduce fungicide use Scientists at Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) have…
An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water…
Photo courtesy: FAO/Mattia Romano Leading women farmers in reviving lost crops and reshaping the future Sonya Kirgizova is well known in the mountain villages of Tojikobod in central-eastern Tajikistan. Her…
New Global Methane Hub-backed initiative embeds methane traits into smallholder breeding programs across Africa and Asia The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), in partnership with…
Maharashtra and Karnataka drive production surge as sector flags growing payment backlog India’s sugar industry has reported a strong performance in the ongoing SS 2025–26 season, with total production reaching…
2025 World Food Prize – Top Agri-Food pioneer calls for nature-based, AI-enabled transformation of drylands Dr Mo Segad, a Swedish and American soil scientist and inventor, was officially recognised by…
IREF urges shift to FOB contracts as freight, insurance and price volatility risks intensify across Middle East trade corridor The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has issued a detailed strategic…
Once treated as a cost component, feed is now emerging as the key driver of productivity, resilience, and sustainability in India’s next phase of agritech innovation. The most strategic agritech…
Indian farmers have welcomed the decision, with the Government of India clearly stating that the move is aimed at protecting their interests India has imposed a 30 per cent import…
With zero-duty access for marine products, selective gains in horticulture and processed foods, and continued safeguards for dairy and staples, the agreement strikes a balance between global market expansion and…
The Budget underscores a clear shift—transforming fisheries from a subsistence-based activity into a competitive, value-led growth driver through policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and deeper market integration across coastal and inland…
When Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27, agriculture did not come wrapped in big-ticket sops or headline reforms, but a quieter but more meaningful shift. When Finance Minister Nirmala…
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…
