Agriculture
India’s 2024-25 foodgrain production estimated at 330.9 million tonnes
10 Mar 2025
Total foodgrain production in India is expected to reach 330.9 million tonnes in the crop year 2024-25, which included Kharif production of 166.39 million tonnes and Rabi production of 164.53 million tonnes
Microsoft’s AI technology helps Baramati farmers fight climate and improve productivity
26 Feb 2025
The Agricultural Development Trust (ADT) of Baramati in Maharashtra has been effectively using Microsoft AI technology to improve crop yields
Hariman Sharma lets apple travel to India’s warmer climes
10 Feb 2025
Apple, which was the preserve of the cooler Himalayan region in India, is now everywhere – in the East, the West and the South - thanks to one enterprising Himachal farmer, Hariman Sharma.
India now exports fruits and vegetables to 123 countries
05 Feb 2025
Thanks to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’s (APEDA) support schemes, India’s exports of fruits and vegetables
India’s organic exports could reach Rs20,000 cr in next three years: Piyush Goyal
10 Jan 2025
India has the potential to take its organic product exports to levels around Rs20,000 crore in the next three years, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goel said
RBI raises ceiling for collateral-free agricultural loan from Rs1.6 lakh to Rs2 lakh
21 Dec 2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in the individual limit for collateral-free agricultural loans from Rs1.6 lakh to Rs2 lakh, with a view to offset the effect of inflation on agricultural inputs.
Nanocoating to improve efficiency of fertilisers
17 Nov 2024
Nanocoating of fertilisers using a biodegradable material is found to increase their efficiency as the coating prolongs the release of nutrients to the soil and thereby supplies to plants.
India’s kharif foodgrain production seen at record 164.71 million tonnes
06 Nov 2024
India achieved record production of 165 million tonnes of foodgrains, on the back of an increase in the production of rice,
Kharif paddy procurement in Punjab tops 6 million tonnes
30 Oct 2024
Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have so far procured 6.06 million tonnes of paddy in Punjab in the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-2025.
Govt hikes minimum support prices for Rabi crops
19 Oct 2024
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved an across-the-board increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for all eligible Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.
FCI to digitise supply chain management system
04 Oct 2024
Food Corporation of India (FCI) has undertaken an ambitious programme of modernising its supply chain management system through a comprehensive digital transformation.
Cabinet approves extension of MSP, price stabilisation schemes till 2025-26
20 Sep 2024
The union cabinet has decided to continue with the schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that ensure remunerative prices
Govt announces Rs14,235-cr outlay for 7 major agriculture schemes
03 Sep 2024
The center on Monday announced seven major schemes, involving a total outlay of Rs14,235.30 crore, for improving the lives and livelihoods of farmers across the country.
India, Australia announce Climate Smart Agritech programme for start-ups and MSMEs
20 Aug 2024
India and Australia have announced the start of a joint programme involving start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from both countries for innovation in climate smart agritech applications.
Tourism has a role in India emerging as third-largest economy: Shekhawat
05 Aug 2024
Tourism is the largest employment generator after the agriculture sector and has the potential to contribute in large measure to India achieving the status of the third-largest economy in the world
APEDA facilitates first sea freight of pomegranates to US
04 Mar 2024
Agricultural Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Wednesday flagged off the first commercial trial shipment of pomegranates to the US via sea.
APEDA facilitates first sea freight of pomegranates to US
04 Mar 2024
Agricultural Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Wednesday flagged off the first commercial trial shipment of pomegranates to the US via sea.
Agriculture ministry organises 2-day Asean-India Millet Festival
15 Dec 2023
India on Thursday opened an Asean-India Millet Festival, a two-day event aimed at increasing awareness and establishing a larger market for millet and millet-based products.