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In a notification issued on October 30, the Finance Ministry said the exemption, which had been granted in May this year, will continue until October 31
Project is a year behind deadline, with over 96% of planned rain gauges and weather stations yet to be installed; private partners say IMD is retrospectively insisting that sensors be installed on the ground, not on rooftops
Representatives of sugarcane farmers from Karnataka and Maharashtra had met Union Ministers demanding that the government must increase remunerative returns to sugarcane farmers
Industry users say the blockchain-based certification is increasingly becoming relevant as international textile buyers, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, demand greater transparency and traceability across their supply chains.
The MSP for safflower was increased the most, by ₹675 per quintal to ₹7,215 per quintal, an increase of 10.3% over its level in the previous year
Tea Board of India’s newly launched Tea Mark certification programme has gained initial traction, with 25 producers and mini factories receiving certification so far.
In a developed India, plantation sector should have higher value per hectare, better technology adoption, increased exports, higher income for growers, and higher productivity; its focus should move from commodities to value-added products, says Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
As adulteration cases pile up, and the Indian consumer confronts a complex food chain, where risks are often invisible, who’s responsible for keeping milk and everyday foods safe?
India is an important voice in the Global South’s rural development conversation
Farmers need more storage facilities and better distribution networks
With yarn demand showing signs of recovery but cotton costs rising rapidly, textile mills are now facing the challenge of balancing improved operating volumes with higher raw-material expenses.
On September 1, the all-India average price reached ₹49.59 a kg, registering an over 74% increase from last year’s price
India, the world's second-largest wheat producer, had banned wheat exports in May 2022 as part of measures to control rising domestic prices
The Government said it has transferred more than ₹4.47 lakh crore directly into farmers’ bank accounts through 23 instalments under the scheme, which was launched in February 2019.
National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU)-2026 is aimed at self reliance in urea production
With the addition of Unjha cumin and Unjha fennel, Gujarat has expanded its list of GI-tagged agricultural products, which already includes Gir Kesar mangoes, Bhalia wheat, Kachchhi Kharek and Amalsadi chikoo.
Chhattisgarh’s DSR push comes amid rainfall uncertainty, water stress and labour shortages. A look at its benefits, challenges and adoption hurdles
A 433-member organic farmers’ producer company in Ri-Bhoi district’s Jirang has become a model of successful farm collectivisation
A premium green tea product primarily manufactured in Japan, China and Vietnam, matcha is currently facing a global shortage due to skyrocketing worldwide demand
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the facility will be a game-changer for lakhs of small tea growers in the State
High heat and low rainfall is threatening agricultural produce
The plight of the farmers’ was miserable that most of them are facing ‘red’ and were unable to stop the rising losses due to multiple factors
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates receive the consignment, unlocking an industrial potential of ₹50,000 crore
An official said the Central and State governments are making efforts to promote the balanced use of fertilizers and curb excessive use
“Consumer goods conglomerate ITC has started loading 22,000 metric tonnes of wheat at the western port of Kandla for shipment to the United Arab Emirates,” sources said
Cabinet has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops marketed in 2025-26 season — wheat MSP raised by ₹150/quintal.
India Meteorological Department forecasts an above-normal southwest monsoon, expected to be 105% of the long-period average.
Across Andhra Pradesh, a government initiative is building women-led millet enterprises that link farms, kitchens and local markets into viable livelihoods
Eligible small & marginal farmer families receive ₹6,000/year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts.
Four tea organisations from Assam and West Bengal say mandatory auction rules raise costs and threaten viability of tea producers
Crop insurance with minimal premiums — farmers pay 2% for kharif, 1.5% for rabi, 5% for commercial/horticultural crops.
The rise in the country’s fish production has been made possible by the application of cage culture technology
Free soil testing every 2 years with a card recommending crop-specific nutrient doses — saves on fertilizer costs.
Two months ahead of the elections, the BJP-led government amended a law to grant legal land rights to 3.5 lakh families of plantation workers living in the labour lines of more than 800 tea estates
The Minister asked the officers to play a proactive role during times of crisis.
Most shipping companies have suspended journeys through the Strait of Hormuz
Rent a Tree manages 250 acres of Alphonso mango farms in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, catering to over 160 customers with rentals starting at ₹10,300
The decision will not only boost jute production and quality, but will also increase the income of farmers, says Modi
Farm bodies say zero-tariff raw cotton import from the U.S. will severely affect domestic price and devastate growers; several farmer bodies, particularly those working among cotton farmers, have decided to launch protests
The Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare noted that India had already made significant progress, calling current production levels "historic”.
The upcoming Population Census 2027 has been allocated ₹6,000 crore; the second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme gets ₹300 crore
Average annual growth rate over last five years was 4.4% but the second quarter of current financial year saw 3.5% growth, which is less than the average
The legislation aims to replace the 57-year-old Insecticides Act, 1968, and the Insecticides Rules, 1971, with enhanced penalties for violations.
The State government brought legislation to guarantee “land protection” for 3.33 lakh tea plantation worker families across 825 estates
In 2024–25, okra cultivation expanded across 12 districts of Saurashtra and Kutch, covering around 14,000 hectares and yielding close to 1.5 lakh tonnes
The food safety regulatory body issued a clarification saying a beverage qualifies to be tea only if it is derived from the plant Camellia sinensis
Indian rice exporters remain unfazed after the United States threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian rice. Exporters say the move is unlikely to affect their business, as shipments to the US make up only a tiny fraction of India’s overall rice exports. However, rice growers in Haryana feel that higher tariff by US would make them competitive weaker in the global market at a time when farmers in any case were facing a lot of problems.
Following heavy rainfall in October and the subsequent drop in the price of cotton, six farmers have died by suicide in Gujarat. The Union government’s decision to allow duty-free cotton imports has only added to their woes. A.M. Jigeesh reports on how farmers in Gujarat’s cotton belt are calling for government intervention
The Consultative Committee of Planters’ Associations seeks relief from providing welfare facilities and adequate compensation for land to be acquired once the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is enacted
The FAO is committed to guiding India’s Blue Revolution toward a resilient and inclusive future
It is a case of paradoxes — India has huge stocks of rice, and also imports large quantities of pulses and oilseeds despite being one of the world’s largest producers
The Union Department of Fertilisers said it conducted a comprehensive drive with the Union Agriculture Ministry to protect farmer interests and secure the national fertiliser supply chain
This initiative focuses on technologies and practices that help produce food crops in a climate resilient manner
Madhya Pradesh is India’s largest soybean producer, but young farmers are losing interest in farming, facing key issues such as improper implementation of minimum support price, seed quality, input cost and the possibility of the import of soybean and soybean meal from the United States. A.M. Jigeesh reports on a brewing crisis
Emission standards are not a burden but a passport to stronger trade
Has the ethanol blending of petrol increased demand for maize and corn? From which countries has India been importing maize? How different is the U.S.’s farming industry when compared to India? Why has China stopped importing soybeans from the U.S.? What is India’s stance on U.S. corn?
Model fattener farms and the first nucleus breeding farm in the northeast to produce high-genetic merit gilts and sows are driving the pork self-sufficiency goal in the Bodoland Territorial Region
There is much to learn from one of India’s most successful experiments — the achievement of food self-sufficiency in the 1960s and the scientist who made it possible
Ministry underlined that blended fuel provides better acceleration and better ride quality; weighted average price of ethanol higher than the cost of refined petrol
India can adopt bio-fortified crops technology to achieve nutritional security, says Prof. Adenle; “if you are not investing in R&D, it will be difficult to compete with China, United States, and some European countries”
The brand introduced their line of kombuchas in 2018, flavoured with red-fleshed dragon fruit cultivated at their farm
The SKM will observe August 13 as ‘Corporations Quit India Day’; the SKM said that the general body has called for nationwide protests against the deal as it could act against the interests of farmers
Production for 2024-25 season stands at 48.58 lakh tonnes, 25% of which was accounted by the processed potato segment
Woolah’s patented bagless tea made from whole leaf bundles aims to eliminate microplastics and champion organic farming
The erucic acid-reducing property of DMH-11 and the associated health and economic benefits need to be factored in while deciding on the approval of the GM mustard crop
The North East Confederation of Small Tea Growers’ Association has reached out to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce
“Farmers make a lot of effort in cultivating and harvesting crops, but beyond that, their role is negligible,” Jagdeep Dhankhar said
Now that peak mango season has arrived, farmers across Tamil Nadu give us a lowdown on varieties to look out for, sharing stories of survival against the odds
For the third consecutive year, the mango season across Tamil Nadu has been severely affected by unseasonal rains due to climate change. Worry not though, as sweet, organic native varieties come to the rescue
Ministry says stock of rice and wheat is higher than the buffer standard and the harvest of wheat in almost all major wheat-growing States has been completed and there is no impact of heatwave or high temperatures
For over 40 years, the Deccan Development Society helped transform lives in Telangana’s Zaheerabad mandal, turning fallow lands fertile and empowering Dalit women through sanghams, savings and seeds. But today, the same women who built the movement are demanding answers: What happened to their years of deposits? Who sold their land? How did a movement rooted in collective trust begin to feel so distant, so opaque? As faith frays and misgivings grow, Serish Nanisetti traces the unraveli
The major Urad producing States are Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra
The day-long fair, organised earlier this week, provided an exposure to over 5,000 participants to new agricultural techniques, bio-farming, and natural farming
The board has been urged to tweak the development and promotion scheme to provide financial assistance in advance, instead of reimbursement
Prime Minister emphasised that the budget reflects the government's new expansion of the vision for a "Viksit Bharat" with a consistent policy approach in its third term
Appearing before a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh, Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh submitted that two Ministers of the State are also participating in the meetings
The awards are scheduled to be conferred upon 96-year-old Sagar Mehta and 93-year-old Apurba Kumar Barooah
MP tells the Union Commerce Minister that it would strengthen coffee cultivation in DK. He also sought protection to arecanut growers from unfair price competition
Schemes and programmes are starved of resources, and the real issues that confront the farmers and the sector remain sidelined
The scheme for farmers will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average parameters
Sector gets ₹1,27,290.16 crore; allocation for crop insurance scheme down by ₹3,621.73 crore; cut in funds for fertilizers may hit subsidy; Kisan Credit Card subsidised loan limit increased to ₹5 lakh
“All the earlier Budgets of the Modi regime have fattened a handful of crony domestic corporates and international finance capital and have squeezed all sections of the working people,” says CPI(M) leader Ashok Dhawale
The image of Indian tea has been hit by the re-export of cheap teas imported from African and other Asian countries, the association said