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rice, genom rice, economy, Kamala, Pusa DST Rice 1, basmati rice

India unveils ‘world’s first’ genome-edited rice

India unveils the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties—Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1—promising 25–30% higher yields without foreign DNA. These…

May 4, 2025 20:16 IST

millet, Green Revolution, farming, farmers, revolution, change,

Sifting out old habits

To reduce carbon footprint, incentive mechanism needed for farmers to transition from paddy to millets.

May 3, 2025 05:00 IST

AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) is pursuing acquisitions in pulses and spices to expand. (Image Source: Reuters)

AWL Agri Business open to more aquisitions to drive presence in food vertical

AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) is pursuing acquisitions in pulses and spices to expand its food business after acquiring…

April 29, 2025 20:37 IST

Earth, Delhi, National Capital Region, NCR, GDP, Environment Pollution

Caring for Mother Earth

Incentivising agrivoltaic adoption can help conserve ecosystem services & grow farmer incomes.

April 28, 2025 05:00 IST

agriculture, economy, farmers, agri-economy, kisan credit cards

Extend interest subvention to tenant farmers: Panel

Expert panel urges inclusion of tenant farmers and diverse agri-activities under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS), recommends higher interest…

April 27, 2025 21:39 IST

eNAM remains local, inter-state trade minimal, halves in FY25

eNAM’s inter-state agri trade halved to Rs 21 crore in FY25, highlighting limited success of the platform’s pan-India market vision.…

April 21, 2025 22:15 IST

rice, rice production, hybridization, Direct Seeded Rice, DSR, basmati rice, economy

‘New non-GM hybrid rice to be game changer for India,’ says Malu Nachreiner

Bayer aims to launch non-GM herbicide-tolerant hybrid rice by 2031 to drive sustainable, water-efficient Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) in India.…

April 21, 2025 21:23 IST

farmers, FPO, agriculture, farmers producer organisations, agri-supply chain

Agri ministry approves maize value chain projects with Ninjacart in PPP mode

Agri ministry approves Ninjacart’s maize value chain project in Uttar Pradesh under PPPAVCD. Initiative aims to boost farmer income and…

April 20, 2025 22:32 IST

PMFBY, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers, animal husbandry, tenant

Tenant, animal husbandry farmers to get insurance cover

India plans to expand PMFBY crop insurance to tenant farmers, animal husbandry, and KCC holders. The move aims to boost…

April 18, 2025 20:15 IST

fertilizer, stocks, monsoon, Paradeep Phosphates, FACT, shares

Two fertilizer stocks show promise ahead of monsoon

FACT and Paradeep Phosphates show strong bullish signals ahead of the 2025 monsoon. With key technical breakouts, RSI momentum, and…

April 17, 2025 06:05 IST

farmer new producer organisations, FPOs, economy, ONDC, e-NAM

Farmers’ collectives boost business via ONDC, e-NAM & GeM platforms

India’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are boosting business via ONDC, e-NAM & GeM platforms. Backed by government funding, input licenses,…

April 13, 2025 19:57 IST

US Report Flags India's Non-Tariff Barriers on Agri-Imports. (Image Source: Twitter)

Why India needs non-tariff barriers in agricultural trade

The US National Trade Estimate Report criticizes India’s non-tariff barriers on dairy, poultry, and staple grains (rice, wheat) citing food…

April 10, 2025 05:35 IST

India Meteorological Department, IMD, monsoon, weather, rainfall

Skymet predicts normal monsoon, with sluggish start

Skymet forecasts a normal monsoon for 2025, with 103% of the long-period average rainfall. While the season may start slowly,…

April 8, 2025 21:47 IST

agriculture, Krishi Nivesh, digital platform, economy, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, PM-KUSUM

Krishi Nivesh to give a leg up to agriculture investments

The government’s Krishi Nivesh platform aims to boost agriculture investments by integrating schemes across ministries, simplifying loan disbursement, and providing…

April 2, 2025 20:13 IST

Mandi prices, pulses, oilseeds, MSP, economy, agriculture, farmer producer organization, FPO

Mandi prices of pulses & oilseeds fall below MSP

Mandi prices of pulses and oilseeds fall below MSP, prompting the government to increase procurement. Prices for tur, chana, and…

March 28, 2025 21:53 IST

MSP, Economy, tur dal, minimum support price, NAFED NCCF, PSS

Tur MSP operations resume as prices fall

Govt resumes tur MSP operations in 2024-25 season as prices fall below MSP. Extension of procurement in Karnataka till May…

March 27, 2025 21:15 IST

agriculture trade, agriculture, economy, gram prices, agriculture sector, farmers,

EXPLAINER | The ad hocism in agri trade policies

The Indian government has removed export duties on onions and rice, reflecting changes in agricultural trade policies. Experts discuss the…

March 26, 2025 22:40 IST

The complexity of reciprocal tariffs and the role of soybean trade in India-US relations

If reciprocity is defined at the sectoral level, agriculture would be the hardest hit sector in India.

Updated: March 25, 2025 09:44 IST

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