Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient dispatch. This congestion raises concerns over timely supplies dur...
Tractor industry's volume growth likely to moderate to 1-4% in FY27: IcraTractor industry volume growth is expected to moderate to one to four percent this fiscal year. This moderation follows a strong growth of ...
Major respite for India on fertiliser front as urea prices finally fallGlobal urea prices declined last month, easing pressure on India's fertiliser subsidy bill. However, prices remain significantly higher tha...
Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit; East, Central India may see improved rains: ReportIndia's Kharif sowing gap narrowed significantly last week. This progress occurred despite a widening cumulative rainfall deficit over rece...
Indus Waters Treaty needs complete renegotiation, says government; blames Pakistan for stonewalling talksIndia states the Indus Waters Treaty needs renegotiation due to Pakistan's inaction. Pakistan has failed to utilize its water share and man...
Complaints on quality of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides to be probed, resolved in 7 days: BharaneMaharashtra's agriculture minister announced revamped taluka committees for faster complaint resolution. These committees will now investig...
Egg prices soar in India as maize, soybean costs push up poultry expensesIn a shocking turn of events, egg prices in India have soared to historic highs, primarily due to surging poultry feed costs. Increases in ...
Kharif crop acreage to rise as sowing window remains open till August 15: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIn response to current crop shortages, farmers are set to expand acreage for essential kharif crops. Increased rainfall is expected in the ...
CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in KarnatakaIn a letter to the PM, the CM highlighted that Karnataka's agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest monsoon and warned of severe c...
Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...
Retailwinds delayed, so, nothing to fretRetail inflation has risen above the RBI's target, driven by fuel and food prices. Core inflation remains subdued, offering a better measur...
Area sown to kharif crops remains 16% on weak monsoon; paddy, pulses acreage down: Agriculture MinistryKharif crop sowing is 16 percent lower this season. This delay is attributed to a weak monsoon and El Nino effects. Area under pulses and c...
India's monsoon slips back into dry phase, pushing rainfall deficit up to 18%India's monsoon has weakened, increasing the rainfall deficit to eighteen percent. This dry spell threatens kharif sowing momentum, impacti...
Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concernsMonsoon recovery follows a weak June, but uneven distribution persists. Many key agricultural districts still face deficient rainfall, impa...
Cotton sowing picks up in July as monsoon revives, still below last yearCotton sowing has accelerated in July as the southwest monsoon strengthens across India. Acreage has narrowed the gap compared to last year...
Rainfall deficit narrows to 24%, to boost Kharif sowing in JulyImproved July rainfall has narrowed the country's deficit to twenty-four percent. This development raises hopes for faster kharif sowing ac...
Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last yearKharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substa...