All posts tagged "Indian farmers"
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74Rice News in English‘Bharat-VISTAAR’ launched
‘Bharat-VISTAAR’ launched in Jaipur as a voice-first AI platform delivering weather, prices, crop advice and scheme details via call (155261), chatbot and...
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56Rice News in EnglishIndia opposition warns farmers could suffer under US trade deal
Sachin Pilot of the Indian National Congress warned that India’s trade deal with the US could hurt cotton and soybean farmers. He...
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115Wheat News in EnglishUS removes pulses from statement on India trade deal
The US revised its trade factsheet with India, removing references to tariff cuts on pulses, easing farmer concerns amid protests by Samyukt...
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85Wheat News in EnglishIndian farmers shift from rapeseed to wheat
India’s 2025/26 rapeseed outlook has been cut as farmers shift to more profitable wheat after a strong monsoon. Rapeseed area is revised...
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116Rice News in EnglishIndian farmers protest proposed trade deal with the US
Indian farmer unions and opposition parties plan nationwide protests against the India–US trade deal, fearing cheaper US farm imports could hurt domestic...
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463Rice News in EnglishZinc rice is gaining popularity in India
To address zinc deficiency affecting 30–40% of India’s population, a new biofortified rice variety, *Spoorthi* (GNV 1906), has been introduced. Developed by...
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413Rice News in EnglishIndian Farmers Boost Rice, Pulses Sowing Amid Normal Monsoon, Still Need $75Bn for Climate Adaptation
India’s kharif sowing rose 11% year-on-year to 26.2 million hectares, supported by a 15% above-normal monsoon. Rice, pulses, and oilseeds saw strong...
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922Maize News in English“One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team”: Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for unified farming strategy at FICCI Maize Summit
At FICCI’s 11th Maize Summit, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for a unified national approach—“One Nation, One Agriculture”—involving governments, scientists, farmers,...
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516Wheat News in EnglishIndian farmers complete wheat harvest near Pak border amid tensions
Farmers in Punjab and Rajasthan have completed wheat harvesting near the India-Pakistan border, officials confirmed Thursday. The early harvest was prompted by...
