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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has strongly rebutted allegations by the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) that the state government failed to compensate farmers for crop losses caused by natural calamities. Responding to criticism raised by YSRCP members in the Legislative Council, the minister said the claims were misleading and ignored the relief

PM to address Post Budget Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme “Agriculture and Rural Transformation” on 6 March 2026, outlining the government’s vision to strengthen India’s farm sector and accelerate rural economic growth. The webinar, held via video conferencing, was part of the government’s annual exercise to discuss the effective

agricultural products export Addressing a post-Budget webinar on “Agriculture and Rural Transformation”, the Prime Minister said India must take advantage of its diverse agro-climatic conditions to scale up high-value agricultural production and increase exports. He noted that changing global demand patterns present a significant opportunity for Indian farmers to connect with global supply chains. Modi

Guwahati, March 7 — In a significant boost to India’s agricultural exports, Assam’s renowned GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger has made its international debut with its first shipment to London, marking a milestone for farmers in the northeastern state. The inaugural consignment was ceremonially flagged off by Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora at Krishi Bhawan in

ICAR-CTCRI Organises Farmers Pallakkal, Tirunelveli: The ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) organised a farmers’ training and input distribution programme at Pallakkal village in Tirunelveli, aiming to strengthen the adoption of improved tuber crop cultivation practices among local farmers. The programme focused on promoting scientific farming techniques for tuber crops such as cassava, sweet potato,

Latest USDA Data Private exporters have reported new agricultural export sales to “unknown destinations,” according to the latest daily reporting system of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The transaction highlights continuing international demand for U.S. grains even when the final buyer is not immediately disclosed. The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service said exporters sold 125,000

Haryana farmers get one-stop agriculture resource hub Farmers in Haryana have received a major boost with the launch of a new Agriculture Technology Information and Farmers Resource Centre at the ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI) in Karnal. The facility has been designed as a single-window hub where farmers can access modern agricultural knowledge, technologies,

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has stressed the need for scientific crop planning and diversification to ensure long-term sustainability and improve farmers’ incomes across the state. Speaking in the State Assembly, the minister said excessive dependence on paddy cultivation has led to problems such as market glut and increasing pressure on groundwater resources.

India urea producers trim India’s urea producers have begun trimming output after the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupted the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a key feedstock for fertiliser production. The supply shock is raising concerns over fertiliser availability ahead of the upcoming agricultural season and highlighting the vulnerability of India’s fertiliser sector to

Scientists believe advances in microbiome science offer promising solutions to some of agriculture’s biggest challenges — from low crop yields to heavy reliance on chemical inputs — though turning research into field-ready tools remains complex. A microbiome refers to the community of microbes — bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses and other microscopic life — living in

The deepening conflict in the Middle East, triggered by recent strikes and military escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, is sending ripple effects far beyond geopolitics — particularly unsettling Asian agricultural markets. Traders, exporters, and farmers across the region are monitoring developments closely as disruptions to shipping, logistics and pricing feed into key

In a bid to break the longstanding impasse in global farm trade talks, the Chair of the WTO’s agriculture negotiating body has circulated a draft ministerial text that integrates elements from numerous member submissions ahead of the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). The initiative follows a meeting of the Special Session of the Committee on

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has announced it will exit its Japanese agricultural equipment joint venture with Mitsubishi, winding down operations of Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery (MAM) as part of a broader strategic portfolio shift. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the long-term viability of the JV, which has been loss-making and faced structural challenges

Mega push for agriculture, fisheries, dairy sector The Haryana government has unveiled a series of significant sops and incentive schemes in its 2026-27 state budget, signalling a major push for agriculture and allied sectors including fisheries and dairy. Presenting the budget, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasised that farmers’ aspirations are central to the government’s

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