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Mohali DC Urges Farmers to Bring Only Dry Paddy to Mandis Mohali Deputy Commissioner (DC) Komal Mittal has appealed to farmers and commission agents to bring only dry paddy to the mandis during the upcoming procurement season. The DC said that the timely arrival of dry crop will ensure smooth procurement and help in releasing
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Odisha Launches Paddy, Banana Cultivation in Forests. Bhubaneswar: In a bid to tackle the growing incidents of human-elephant conflict, the Odisha government has rolled out a plan to cultivate paddy and banana inside forests. The initiative comes weeks after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed forest authorities to explore habitat-based solutions. Following the directive, Principal
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Drone Pesticide Spraying Shows Low Inhalation Risk, Study Confirms. A recent study on the use of agricultural drones (DJI Agras T16 and XAG P100) found that Drone pesticide spraying has inhalation risks for farmers that remain within safe limits. Tests showed extremely low chemical drift in the surrounding air, and the probability of poisoning was
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56th Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues Opens in Santiago. Santiago, Chile – The 56th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) opened this week in Santiago, co-hosted by China and Chile. Delegates were welcomed by CCPR Chairperson Weili Shan, who highlighted the shared commitment to food safety: “Though oceans and mountains separate us,
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Public concern is rising about the harmful effects of pesticides, especially on children. A new study published in Cancers highlights that pesticide exposure in pregnancy can significantly worsen outcomes for children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy Researchers studied more than 800 children with ALL and found: The findings reveal that
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New Delhi – Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Kumar Sood, has highlighted that agriculture continues to play a crucial role in India’s growth, contributing 15–20% to the national economic output. Speaking at the Dialogue NEXT event, organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in the capital, Sood underlined that the
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SOPA Urges Hike in Edible Oil Import Duty to Support Farmers Amid Falling Soybean Cultivation The Soybean Processors’ Association of India (SOPA) has urged the government to increase import duties on edible oils by at least 10%, citing the need to safeguard domestic farmers from persistently low prices that have discouraged soybean cultivation. This year,
Preparations Begin for Mandia Divas 2025 Bhubaneswar, 6 Sept 2025 — A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo was held at Lok Seva Bhawan to kick off preparations for Mandia Divas 2025. Odisha, the only state to dedicate a day to millets, will celebrate Mandia Dibasa on
NIRF Rankings 2025: IARI Delhi and ICAR-NDRI Haryana Lead in Agriculture Category. The Ministry of Education released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 on September 4, marking the 10th edition of the rankings. This year, institutions were evaluated across 17 categories, including Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Topping the Agriculture category is Delhi’s Indian Agricultural
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Union Minister for Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, Visits IJIRA and ICAR–CRIJAF in Kolkata. On Friday, September 5, 2025, Union Minister for Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, visited the Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA) and the ICAR – Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR–CRIJAF) during his official tour to Kolkata. He was accompanied
Mexico Bans 35 Dangerous Pesticides — A Big Step After 34 Years In a major move, Mexico has banned 35 harmful pesticides — the biggest ban in over three decades. President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a new law prohibiting the production, import, sale, and use of these chemicals because they pose serious risks to human health,
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Next-Gen GST Reforms to Boost Agriculture Sector: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that the newly revised GST rates will significantly benefit the agriculture sector, especially small and medium farmers. Addressing a press conference in Bhopal, he emphasised that reduced GST on agricultural equipment will lower farming
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India Will Not Compromise Farmers’ Interests in U.S. Trade Talks: Agriculture Minister Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed on Saturday (September 6, 2025) that India will not sign any agreement with the United States that compromises the interests of Indian farmers. “The Prime Minister has made it clear—no pact will be signed at the
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Uttar Pradesh Sets Bold Vision to Lead India in Agriculture by 2030, Join Global Leaders by 2047 Under the ambitious initiative ‘Viksit UP @2047’, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled a transformative roadmap to position Uttar Pradesh as a global powerhouse in agriculture. The plan aims to make UP the top Indian state in crop
Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao has made a request. He asked the Central Government to set a minimum support price (MSP) for oil palm. The proposed MSP is ₹25,000 per tonne. He also wants to increase the import duty on this crop to 44%. The minister made the request during a meeting with Union
Telangana Urges Centre for ₹25,000 MSP on Oil Palm and Higher Import Duty. Read More »
In a major boost for the agricultural sector, the Union Government has unveiled a sweeping GST reduction as part of the Next-Gen GST Reform. The GST rate on tractors, essential farm machinery, bio-pesticides, micro-nutrients, drip irrigation systems, sprinklers, and tractor tyres has been cut to just 5%, offering direct financial relief to farmers across the country. This
APEDA Launches BHARATI Initiative to Boost Agri-Food Exports The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched its main project, BHARATI. This stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement. The announcement was made at the “Food & Beverages Sector Stakeholders Meeting.” The event was led by Union
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Russia wants to sell more wheat to China, but it faces a problem. Beijing is unsure about allowing imports of Russian winter wheat. This information was provided by Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut, who spoke with Russian news agencies on Tuesday. Russia’s Push to Expand Wheat Exports to China Stalls Over Winter Wheat Ban. Despite being
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The Coconut Development Board, Regional Office, Guwahati, under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, commemorated World Coconut Day 2025 at the Directorate of Horticulture & Food Processing, Khanapara. This year’s celebration embraced the theme “Uncovering Coconut’s Power, Inspiring Global Action.” The event was inaugurated by Dr. Manoranjan Neog, Director of Extension
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ICAR has started online counselling for 2025-26 undergraduate agriculture courses. The results of the CUET-UG [Common University Entrance Test – Under Graduate] programme scores for admissions to 13 programs were declared on 4th July, 2025. Successful candidates who have appeared in the CUET-UG 2025 exam and have higher ranks are allowed to be called for agriculture
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Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has decided to visit the flood-affected areas in Punjab to assess the ground reality and the situation of farmers in the state due to the heavy rains and widespread flooding. Before he went to visit, he discussed the details of the damage
India and South Africa will mutually benefit from each other’s scientific expertise. In a significant development, India and South Africa convened the 5th Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture, marking a key milestone in strengthening bilateral ties in the sector. Officials from both nations emphasised the importance of the meeting in promoting deeper cooperation across
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Haryana Government Responds to Paddy Virus Outbreak: Agriculture Minister Assures Action. Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana has disclosed in the state assembly about the outbreak of the Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV), which has affected paddy crops in many districts, including Karnal, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Kaithal. Paddy Virus SRBSDV Outbreak in Haryana:
Paddy Virus SRBSDV Outbreak in Haryana: Agriculture Minister Assures All. Read More »
Modern Paddy Cultivation Techniques: Empowering Island Farmers. To support and uplift local farming communities, ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nimbudera, recently held a three-day training programme titled “Modern Agricultural Techniques for Paddy Cultivation” from August 21 to 23 at Samiti Hall, Rangat. The initiative aimed to equip farmers with the latest scientific knowledge and hands-on skills
ICAR–KVK Nimbudera Hosts Training on Modern Paddy Cultivation Techniques. Read More »