Agriculture News

Digital transformation has been placed at the core of agriculture policy in Türkiye, according to a recent report by Hürriyet Daily News, highlighting the government’s push to modernize farming through advanced technologies. The country’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has declared digitalisation a strategic priority for 2026, aiming to integrate cutting-edge tools across crop production, livestock

Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant has unveiled new solutions aimed at improving formulation stability and biological compatibility in agriculture at the China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC 2026), held from March 17–19 in Shanghai. The company showcased advanced formulation technologies under its theme “Greater chemistry, better harvests,” highlighting innovations designed to address increasing

Russia’s revenue from agricultural exports to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) reached a record $9 billion in 2025, highlighting the growing role of regional markets in the country’s agri-trade strategy, according to data from the Russian agro-export sector. The milestone reflects a steady increase in shipments of food and agricultural commodities from Russia to its

New Delhi: India’s trade worth nearly $200 billion with West Asian countries is facing a serious threat as the ongoing regional conflict continues to disrupt shipping routes, energy supplies and export logistics, according to government officials and trade experts. The conflict, which escalated in late February with military strikes and retaliatory attacks in the region,

The ongoing crisis in West Asia is raising concerns about its potential impact on India’s agricultural sector, with experts warning that farmer incomes could decline if disruptions to exports continue. According to trade analysts, India exported agricultural and food products worth about $11.8 billion to West Asian countries in 2025, accounting for more than 21%

Governor Urges Agriculture Graduates to Work for Development of Farm Sector The Governor of Assam, Gulab Chand Kataria, has called upon newly graduated agriculture students to actively contribute to the development and modernization of the farm sector. Addressing graduates at a convocation ceremony of Assam Agricultural University in Jorhat, the Governor emphasized the vital role

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to promote crop diversification and encourage farmers to cultivate pulses instead of relying heavily on wheat and paddy, stressing the need for a more balanced and sustainable agricultural policy in the country. A bench of the court made the observations while hearing a petition filed

Farmers in Punjab have been advised not to panic over the appearance of purple discolouration in wheat crops, as agricultural scientists have clarified that the phenomenon is not a disease and does not require fungicide spraying. Experts from the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have issued this advisory after several farmers expressed concern over unusual purple

India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has started exploring alternative shipping routes to ensure uninterrupted export of agricultural products amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The geopolitical tensions in the region have disrupted key maritime routes and major ports, affecting shipments of rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, and processed foods from

Egypt has announced plans to expand its agricultural exports to Arab and Gulf markets as part of efforts to strengthen regional food security and boost the country’s economy. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the government is working to facilitate the flow of agricultural products to neighbouring Arab countries, particularly Gulf states

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has announced plans to develop a national gender platform aimed at strengthening women’s participation and leadership in agriculture across India. The initiative will connect more than 900 agricultural institutions, including ICAR institutes, agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, to promote research, capacity-building and extension services focused

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday alleged that the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is prepared to “sacrifice India’s agriculture for its own interests.” The remarks come amid ongoing political debate over farmers’ policies, minimum support price (MSP), and trade negotiations. In a statement

India is likely to allow the export of about 5 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of organic wheat, marking a potential easing of the country’s strict wheat export restrictions that have been in place since 2022. The move is being considered as part of a calibrated approach to gradually reopen India’s wheat export basket while ensuring

India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy, marking an important milestone in promoting indigenous agricultural products in global markets. The consignment was dispatched on 12 March 2026 with the support of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development

New Delhi: India’s agricultural and processed food exports have crossed the ₹5 lakh crore mark annually, reflecting strong global demand for Indian farm produce and value-added food products, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The minister highlighted the milestone while inaugurating the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair

New Delhi, March 14: India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Assam’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy, marking an important milestone in promoting indigenous agricultural products in global markets. The export was enabled by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the

New Delhi, March 14: Droupadi Murmu on Saturday emphasized the need to promote leadership among women engaged in agriculture, particularly within agri-food systems, while inaugurating the Global Conference on the Role of Women in Agri-Food System 2026 in New Delhi. Addressing delegates from across the world, the President said that India has adopted a strategy

The United Nations has adopted new global guidelines developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to strengthen agricultural data collection under the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA) 2030, marking a major step toward improving global farm statistics and evidence-based policymaking. Approved by the UN Statistical Commission, the updated framework will guide

Namchi, March 9: A Farmer–Scientist Interaction Programme on the theme “Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Crop Diversification” was organised by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) under the Agriculture Department, Namchi District. The event was held at the Conference Hall of the District Administrative Centre in Namchi with participation from farmers, agricultural officials and experts. The programme

India: Hydroponics reshaping future of agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a quiet transformation in its agricultural landscape as hydroponic farming gains momentum, offering a modern and sustainable alternative to traditional soil-based cultivation. The technology, which enables plants to grow in nutrient-rich water without soil, is being increasingly adopted by farmers,

Duvall warned senators that American farmers are facing severe financial pressure, noting that U.S. Department of Agriculture projections show farm income could fall nearly $50 billion below levels recorded just a few years ago. He stressed that declining commodity prices combined with rising input costs have created a difficult economic environment for producers across the

New Delhi, March 12: An Australia–India research partnership has moved a step closer to producing low-carbon “green steel” after successfully demonstrating the world’s first use of agricultural waste in the steelmaking process. Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) conducted a

India’s agricultural exports are expected to reach $55 billion by 2025, reflecting strong global demand for Indian farm products and the government’s push to expand export markets. However, the government has reiterated that it will not allow tariff concessions on sugar imports in any trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. According to

New Delhi: A growing number of young women are entering agriculture worldwide, signalling a shift in the traditionally male-dominated sector. Experts say this trend is driven by economic, social, and environmental factors that are reshaping rural livelihoods and food systems. One major reason is the migration of men from rural areas to cities in search