To address zinc deficiency affecting 30–40% of India’s population, a new biofortified rice variety, *Spoorthi* (GNV 1906), has been introduced. Developed by...
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...
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,...
Farmers in Punjab and Rajasthan have completed wheat harvesting near the India-Pakistan border, officials confirmed Thursday. The early harvest was prompted by...
In a significant step to aid farmers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans from...
Indian farmers have increased wheat sowing by 6.6% to 20 million hectares since October 1, boosting production prospects. Meanwhile, rapeseed and mustard...
Corn (maize) seems to be the new-found love of the Indian farmers this kharif season. With the government’s push for higher ethanol...
India has increased the government purchase price for new-season wheat to 1,525 rupees per 100 kg, up from 1,450 rupees in 2015....
Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares of rice, up 3.7% from last year, driven by high prices. Despite this increase, weather...