The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala on May 27, five days early, says IMD. With ‘above normal’ rainfall…
India plans to amend the Seed Act to ensure seed traceability and curb counterfeit sales. The move aims to mandate…
India sets a record 354.64 MT foodgrain output target for 2025-26, driven by an ‘above normal’ monsoon forecast. Focus on…
The food ministry has allocated an additional 2.8 million tonnes of rice from central reserves at a subsidized rate of…
The India-UK FTA is poised to boost Indian exports of tea, spices, food, and marine products through tariff concessions, while…
High shipping costs from private couriers on the government’s e-commerce platform ONDC are hindering the business growth of over 8500…
India to procure over 0.5 million tonnes of tur in 2024-25, the highest since FY20, amid robust crop output. Wheat…
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…
Govt brings large khandsari sugar units under Sugar Control Order 2025 to ensure FRP payments to farmers and improve production…
India nears wheat procurement target of 31.2 MT for 2025-26 Rabi season, with 25.63 MT already procured. Strong production, prompt…
With strong wheat procurement this season, exceeding 24 million tonnes as of Monday and on track to meet the 31…
The government has approved a 4% increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to Rs 355 per…
M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, highlights the changing rainfall patterns in India, including reduced pre-monsoon drizzle…
NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand advocates for GM crops to achieve edible oil self-sufficiency, especially GM soybean to potentially triple yields,…
The Indian government plans to revive sunflower cultivation across multiple states to reduce edible oil import dependence. Under the national…
Expert panel urges inclusion of tenant farmers and diverse agri-activities under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS), recommends higher interest…
India’s wheat procurement rises 34% YoY, reaching 22.36 MT so far in 2025-26 season, with target of 31 MT in…
The government plans to purchase pulses at market prices using the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to increase stocks amid low…
