agriculture

NABARD Projects Rs 3,723.49 Crore in Priority-Sector Credit for Arunachal Pradesh ITANAGAR, March 30 – The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the State Focus Paper (SFP) 2026-27 for Arunachal Pradesh, projecting a potential of Rs 3,723.49 crore in...

India’s Rapeseed-Mustard Production Projected to Rise to 119.4 Lakh Tonnes in 2025-26 Jaipur, India – India’s rapeseed-mustard production is forecast to increase to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, a rise from the 115.2 lakh tonnes recorded in the previous year, according to the...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced the establishment of six new Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Manipur following a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen in the national capital.ICAR to Set Up New KVKs Acting on the state’s...

Parliamentary Panel Urges MSP for Organic Crops to Protect Farmers New Delhi, March 27 – A Parliamentary Standing Committee has urged the Union Ministry of Agriculture to fix a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for organic crops, highlighting the need to safeguard farmers transitioning to sustainable...

India Has Adequate Fertilizer Stocks, No Need to Panic Amid West Asia Tensions: J P NaddaNew Delhi, March 27: Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda on Friday assured that India has sufficient fertilizer reserves to meet farmers’ needs, stating there is no reason for concern...

New Delhi, March 26 India on Thursday called upon WTO members to work towards making the WTO's dispute settlement system fully functional, as the current dysfunctional mechanism has deprived countries of receiving effective redressal.On the first day of the World Trade Organisation's (WTO)...

Kohima, March 26 – Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio of Nagaland presented a deficit budget of ₹337.04 crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly, citing a sharp decrease in the state’s share of central taxes.Rio, who also holds the finance portfolio, described the budget as inclusive and...

IIT Ropar Deploys 100 Weather Stations in Punjab to Advance Agricultural AI Nationwide Weather Intelligence Network New Delhi – March 26 – IIT Ropar’s Annam.ai, a Centre of Excellence in artificial intelligence for agriculture, has deployed 100 advanced weather stations in Punjab. The initiative...

Rupnagar, March 25 Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday that the future of farming lies in innovation and technology adoption, and artificial intelligence is here to empower farmers."Given the rising climate risks, it is now essential to combine knowledge of the...

Opposition Targets Government Over Foreign Policy, Economy in Lok Sabha Debate on Finance Bill 2026 Sharp Political Divide Emerges During Finance Bill Discussion New Delhi, March 24: A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as opposition leaders accused the government of compromising...

Government Plans to Cut Broken Rice Share in PDS to Boost Ethanol Supply New Delhi, March 24: The Indian government is preparing to reduce the proportion of broken rice distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS) from 25% to 10%, a move expected to free up nearly 90 lakh tonnes...

Hisar, March 23 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Kharif Krishi Mela-2026 at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University on Monday and praised the initiative to bring farmers, scientists, and innovation together on a common platform.The chief minister said...

Uttar Pradesh Raises Wheat MSP to ₹2,585/Quintal, Announces Bonus for Farmers Lucknow, March 23 — The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a hike in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat by ₹160 per quintal for the 2026 procurement season, along with an additional ₹20 per quintal payment to...

Telangana Government Begins ₹9,000 Crore Rythu Bharosa Disbursement for 70 Lakh Farmers Hyderabad, March 22: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday announced the rollout of ₹9,000 crore under the Rythu Bharosa investment support scheme, with funds set to be distributed to around 70...

Crop Loss Assessment Ordered After Unseasonal Rain and Hailstorms Damage Rabi Crops Agriculture Minister Directs States to Ensure Accurate Evaluation and Timely Insurance Processing New Delhi, March 20: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday directed officials to work closely with...

Unseasonal Rain and Hailstorms Damage Rabi Crops, Agriculture Minister Orders Swift Assessment Government Directs States to Assess Crop Losses Amid Adverse Weather New Delhi, March 20: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reviewed the damage caused by unseasonal rainfall and...

India to Push for Stronger WTO Framework at Cameroon Ministerial Meet Focus on Fair Global Trade Amid Rising Protectionism New Delhi, March 20 – India is set to advocate for strengthening the World Trade Organization (WTO) to reinforce a fair and rules-based multilateral trading system at the...

India’s Bioeconomy Surges to $195 Billion, Aiming for $300 Billion by 2030 New Delhi, March 19 – India’s bioeconomy has witnessed remarkable growth, expanding to over $195 billion by 2025 from approximately $10 billion in 2014, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated on Thursday.Speaking at...

Sovereign AI to Shape Design, Deployment and Governance in India New Delhi, February 17: Sovereignty in artificial intelligence will enable India to control how AI systems are designed, deployed and governed, with a focus on solving critical challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture and...

AI Impact Summit Highlights 26 Groundbreaking Studies Transforming Smallholder Farming New Delhi, February 17: Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise for agriculture. From smart necklaces tracking cattle health in Kashmir to satellite systems predicting sugarcane sweetness with...