Saturday, 2 May 2026
Sweeping pact eliminates tariffs on majority of New Zealand exports, deepens strategic ties and positions both nations for long-term economic growth New Zealand and India have signed a landmark Free…
The research analysed 184 groundnut accessions from the ICRISAT Gene bank and identified key genomic regions linked to blanchability. In a significant breakthrough for groundnut improvement, scientists at the International…
Calls for inclusion of time-bound Protection of Regulatory Data (PRD) framework for new molecules and new uses. CropLife India has submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare…
Over Rs 1,428 crore MSP-backed procurement under PM-AASHA to boost farmer incomes and ensure transparent buying In a major relief to farmers in Odisha, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare &…
Move aims to ensure affordable access to key fertilizers amid volatile global input prices The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates…
Key measures include designating Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) as nodal agencies in every district to act as coordinated teams addressing farmers’ needs. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has…
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…
