ICAR to cap rice, wheat area under crop diversification plan; forms 52 task teams for 2047 roadmapThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans crop diversification by 2047. This roadmap aims to significantly increase agricultural an...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to waive Rs 48,000 crore pending farm power dues: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 48,000 crore waiver for farmer electricity dues. This move facilitates new agricultural power c...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Bio-input demand may rise, but skill gap threatens India's green farming push: Agriculture CommissionerAgriculture Commissioner said widespread adoption of bio-inputs by India's nearly 14 crore farmers could generate annual demand of 20–30 cr...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Ladakh exports first apricot consignment of 5 metric tonnes to UAELadakh's Lieutenant Governor flagged off the first major apricot export to the UAE. This initiative marks the beginning of Ladakh's largest...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Jump on this bandwagon: India’s ethanol push gathers speed as it transforms energy security and rural economyEthanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
First commercial consignments valued at $4,46,046 flagged off under CETA from ChennaiIndia and the United Kingdom's CETA agreement officially began on Wednesday. First commercial shipments valued at over USD 446,000 were fla...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force todayThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Skill shortage could derail India's bio-input ambitions: Agriculture CommissionerIndia's bio-input expansion faces a skilled workforce shortage. This gap requires urgent development of training programs for biological sy...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Firm up farm product quality controlIndian basmati rice faces scrutiny in Australia after other exports were flagged abroad. Australian authorities suspended Indian fumigation...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India, China trade rises to USD 91.72 bn in first 6-month, trade deficit widens to USD 67.1 bnChina's exports to India grew significantly in early 2026. Indian exports to China also saw substantial percentage increases during this pe...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Two of Gujarat's leading Agricultural products, Unjha Cumin and Fennel, receive GI tagUnjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel have received prestigious Geographical Indication tags. This recognition strengthens their brand value and glo...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Wheat soars as Ukraine attacks on Russia seen as export riskWhile it’s not yet known if Russia’s grain flows were impacted, prices for wheat gained as much as 4.8%, the most since mid-May.
13 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Iran tensions risk fertilizer flow to South American farmersThe flow of fertilizer ships entering the Persian Gulf has slowed to a trickle since late June as tensions began to rise again with a spate...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India, New Zealand adopt Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 with trade target of NZ$7 billionIndia and New Zealand established a Strategic Partnership, aiming for enhanced cooperation. They adopted a 2030 roadmap to guide joint acti...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Argentina seeks deeper partnership with India in agriculture, critical minerals and energyArgentina's Ambassador Mariano Caucino highlighted growing India-Argentina economic ties. India is now Argentina's sixth-largest economic p...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
"We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister Mawlawi Attaullah Omari seeks assistance from India for modernisationAfghanistan's Agriculture Minister sought Indian technical help for modernization. He highlighted centuries-old ties and deep cultural para...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidiesIndia faces significant economic losses from water scarcity and weak monsoons. Micro-irrigation offers substantial benefits for farmers and...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.33 PM IST