Assam flood update: CM met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and discussed flood relief, recovery effortsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and discussed flood...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Buffer stocks, imports to keep pulse prices steadyPulse prices are set to remain steady until December, defying concerns over delayed sowing and rainfall. Ample government reserves, coupled...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India corn exports set for three-year high on competitive pricingIndia's corn exports are soaring to a three-year peak, driven by record production and competitive pricing. Lower domestic prices, coupled ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
INERA and CropNXT announce strategic partnership to reach 65 lakh farmers, unlock Rs 500 crore business opportunityBiological agri-input firm INERA Crop Science has partnered with CropNXT Solutions to boost its presence in eastern and northern India. The...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Tomato, onion stoke fears of higher food inflationConsumers are encountering rising costs once more as tomato, onion, and potato prices escalate, heightening worries about food inflation. T...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika
29 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
A bee box changed everything: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares the surprising farming technique that boosted yields significantlyIntroducing bee boxes on farms has dramatically boosted coconut yields by 20%, according to 13 years of data from Akshayakalpa, highlighted...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Govt draws up contingency plans for 315 districts amid 42% rain deficitIndia faces a significant 42% rainfall deficit this monsoon, exacerbated by El Nino. The government is implementing contingency plans acros...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST