ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...
Agri Minister targets fake seeds, pesticides; aims to expand ICAR outreachICAR aims for financial self-reliance through innovation and tech commercialisation by 2029. The institution released 43 new crop varieties...
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICAR’s JatDomestic production has surged, driven by indigenous hybrid development and a strong public-private partnership, significantly reducing imp...
India to host global meet on women in agri-food systems from 12-14 MarchIndia will host the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems from March 12-14, 2026, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu.
Why maize deserves centre stage in India’s agricultural roadmapPolicymakers and industry stakeholders say it is time to unlock maize’s untapped potential, calling for better crop management and a strong...
Labour shortage during peak farm season to be addressed by new law: ChouhanA new law, the VB-G RAM G Act, has been passed to tackle farm labour shortages during peak seasons. This legislation replaces the MGNREGA. ...
Conserving and productively using biodiversity must be a strategic agricultural priority: ICAR's JatJat stressed the need for global collaboration and innovation in sustainable agronomy, noting that biodiversity will be at the heart of dis...
Inside Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s bold new vision to modernise Indian farms and farmersThe government will launch the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan again for the Rabi crop, says Chouhan, signaling that the initiative will exte...
Zuari FarmHub signs MoU with ICRISAT for agri solutionsZuari Farm Hub, one of the leading agritech players in India announced a collaboration with ICRISAT. Under this collaboration, ICRISAT will...
Delhi polls: Left parties to contest 14 seats in Assembly electionsLeft parties have joined forces and decided to fight on 14 seats in Delhi polls focussing on various "anti people" policies, resist communa...
Congress wrests three Assembly seats from BJP in RajasthanIn Nasirabad Assembly constituency, Congress candidate Ramnarayan Gujjar defeated BJP's Sarita Gena by a margin of 386 votes.