Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAASAgricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...
28 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Modi understood power of technology before others, says Shivraj ChouhanSenior leaders M Venkaiah Naidu and HD Deve Gowda praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India's most popular leader. Shivraj Singh Chouha...
27 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
German firm B+H Solutions to invest 1 mn euro in India to expand nano-fertiliser businessGerman agritech firm B+H Solutions GmbH plans to invest €1 million in India in 2026 to expand its footprint in the country's growing agricu...
25 May, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
DG ICAR Jat felicitates progressive millet farmer K Chikkana at ICAR-IIMRChikkana significantly increased his yield and income by adopting improved varieties and scientific practices, transforming his farm into a...
20 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
India released nearly 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties during 2014-25: GovtIndia has released 2,996 climate-resilient crop varieties from 2014 to 2025. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research led this effort. C...
10 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
IBA calls for 10 pc fermented organic manure blending with fertilizers to save $2 bn importsThe Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to sa...
10 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 5,659 crore for five-year mission to increase cotton outputThe Indian government has launched a five-year mission to significantly increase cotton crop productivity. With an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 cr...
05 May, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Reducing fertiliser import dependence vital: Jat, Secretary DAREJat highlighted that India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilisers annually, with a substantial portion being imported, making it ...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
ICAR–IARI makes historic debut in QS World Rankings 2026The debut highlights its sustained contributions to agri-food systems, human capital development, and sustainable goals, positioning it as ...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
ICAR–IVRI achieves breakthrough in Sahiwal breeding using advanced reproductive technologiesThe technology involves ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. This opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of ...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.59 PM IST