Today, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...

Farm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.

Agricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.

India’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...

The government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.

A study by scientists at an ICAR institute has found that El Niño events have consistently reduced yields of major kharif crops in India, w...

Chikkana significantly increased his yield and income by adopting improved varieties and scientific practices, transforming his farm into a...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan also ordered a wider review of appointments and leadership systems.

The Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to sa...

India's soil health is set to improve with a new proposal for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM). The Indian Biogas Association suggests a phas...

This move aims to boost farmer incomes, create jobs, and earn foreign currency. The 'Fruit Horizon 2026' program focuses on enhancing produ...

The Indian government has launched a five-year mission to significantly increase cotton crop productivity. With an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 cr...

The sector's economic value surged, reflecting strong market demand and improved marketing efficiency across the nation.

Farmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...

ICAR is advancing conservation agriculture and climate-resilient wheat research, focusing on water-use efficiency, farmer incomes, and nutr...

The debut highlights its sustained contributions to agri-food systems, human capital development, and sustainable goals, positioning it as ...

The Indian government currently has no plans for large-scale hydroponic farms, confirmed Agriculture Minister Ramnath Thakur. Research inst...