Posts By Global Agriculture
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80Edible Oil News in EnglishOdisha’s Oilseed Transformation Strengthens India’s Drive Towards Edible Oil Self-Reliance
Odisha has produced over 2,000 metric tonnes of quality groundnut seed through a decentralized seed system supported by ICRISAT, accelerating oilseed cultivation...
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225Rice News in EnglishKharif Sowing Begins in India; Rice and Bajra Acreage Shows Early Growth
India's 2026-27 kharif sowing reached 84.60 lakh hectares as of June 12, slightly below last year's 88.04 lakh hectares. Rice planting rose...
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235Maize News in EnglishIndia’s Summer Crop Sowing Rises to 72.30 Lakh Hectares as Pulses, Oilseeds Lead Growth
India summer crop sowing reached 72.30 lakh hectares, up year-on-year. Pulses, oilseeds, and maize led growth, while rice acreage declined. The trend...
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207Rice News in EnglishIndia’s Summer Rice Acreage Falls by 2.47 Lakh Hectares in 2026 Despite Overall Crop Area Growth
India’s summer cropping area rose slightly to 58.29 lakh hectares, but rice acreage declined sharply by 2.47 lakh hectares. Growth is driven...
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499Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s Roadmap to Edible Oil Self-Reliance by 2047: Why the Government Must Lead from the Front
India faces a growing edible-oil gap, with domestic production lagging behind rising demand. The Kisan-Vigyan Foundation’s white paper urges a strategic, long-term...
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1.3KRice News in EnglishPunjab Seeks ₹151 Crore Central Assistance After Floods Damage 5 Lakh Acres of Crops
Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian has requested an extra ₹151 crore under RKVY to restore flood-affected farmlands in Punjab’s border districts....
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711Maize News in EnglishRecord Increase in Maize and Rice Sowing in India, Soybean Area Sees Slight Decline
India’s 2025–26 Kharif sowing covers 995.63 lakh ha, up 38.48 lakh ha from last year. Rice rose 39.45 lakh ha to 364.80...
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704Maize News in EnglishGovernment of Madhya Pradesh Issues Advisory on Pest and Weed Management for Soybean and Maize Crops
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669Maize News in EnglishIndia to Begin GM Maize Trials in Punjab
Punjab has approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) maize this Kharif season, sparking controversy. While officials emphasize research benefits and water...
