Indian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...

India’s fertiliser subsidy bill could surge past a record ₹3 lakh crore this fiscal if the West Asia crisis continues, sharply exceeding th...

While the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...

Agri-economist Ashok Gulati warns that India will need to import 80-100 lakh tonnes of pulses by 2030 if current policies favoring paddy cu...

Budget 2024 expectations: Experts at the meeting advocated for the consolidation of all agriculture-related subsidies for transfer through ...

Fertiliser subsidy is paid to fertiliser companies, which are free to set ‘reasonable’ prices. This must change. With the direct benefit tr...

A decision to fix prices at 50% over the cost would, technically, ensure assured price for the farmers, decreasing volatility.

Edible oil industry body expressed disappointment that the government did not change import duty on edible oils while others expected more ...

FAI DG Satish Chander said industry backs demand for direct subsidy to farmers so that growers be empowered to choose what type soil nutrie...

We need to put our machinery in place so that it reaches the needy. The challenge is going to be much more on the implementation stage.

FM met representatives from the agriculture sector, kicking off consultations his ministry holds with stakeholders before the annual budget.

Farm sector has sought reforms in supply chain infrastructure, rationalisation of subsidies, decentralised handling of foodgrain, and highe...

India is the world's largest buyer of palm oil, which represents more than 80% of its edible-oil imports.

The government has set a March 2012 deadline for kicking off direct payment of fertiliser subsidy to farmers below the poverty line, taking...

Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda backed direct transfer of subsidies to farmers, indicating increasing public support for the proposal.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram appears bothered by the lack of political consensus on payment of fertiliser subsidy, estimated to cost the ...