Friday, 17 July 2026
ICAR is conducting programmes across multiple states to educate farmers, students and agricultural stakeholders on soil test-based nutrient management and eco-friendly farming practices In line with the Government of India’s…
In a significant policy update aimed at strengthening farm incomes and ensuring price stability in India’s agricultural economy, the Government has announced the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for mandated Kharif…
Bhavna Shah of IVPA discusses India’s growing role in global edible oil price discovery, the risks of rising import dependence, and why productivity-led reforms are critical for long-term resilience In…
Expanded procurement operations are expected to improve rural liquidity and reinforce confidence in institutional market support systems In a significant policy intervention designed to reinforce farmer income security and strengthen…
Ambitious national mission aims to transform India’s cotton ecosystem through climate-resilient seeds, advanced farming technologies, quality enhancement, traceability, and sustainable fibre diversification In a landmark policy intervention poised to reshape…
Major allocations for agriculture, fisheries, MSMEs and rural infrastructure to drive inclusive growth In a major boost to Andhra Pradesh’s rural and agricultural economy, the National Bank for Agriculture and…
Revised FRP to boost farmer incomes by Rs 15,000–20,000 Crore; industry urges integrated policy support for sustainable growth and ethanol expansion The Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) warmly…
The consortium of fertilizer industry associations, IPNM SPC, has welcomed the recent decisions taken in the meeting chaired by the Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra on April 28, 2026, at Mantralaya,…
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…
