Wednesday, 18 February 2026
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…
Employment reform, decentralised governance, and agri-market infrastructure at the core of rural transformation Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday described the…
Ensuring affordability, soil health, and productivity in Indian agriculture The Government of India’s approval of Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi 2025–26 season marks a critical intervention at a…
Integrated IFMS–PFMS system promises faster payouts, real-time tracking, and a tamper-proof audit trail, marking a decisive shift to fully digital subsidy governance In a major step toward digitising India’s agricultural…
A steep increase in taxes on tobacco products vide rate notification following the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has caused deep concern among farmers and rural stakeholders. Federation of…
