Agriculture boost: Cabinet clears NBS rates for Rabi 2025-26
The Union Cabinet has approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers. This decision, effective from October 1, ...
Lesson from China’s export restrictions: India eyes fertilizer plant project in Russia; aim to protect against supply shocks
Indian fertilizer companies are planning their first venture in Russia, a urea manufacturing facility set to be announced during President Putin’s December visit. This strategic ...
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in pulses: Cabinet approves Rs 11,440 crore programme; target 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31
The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year, Rs 11,440 crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, aiming for self-sufficiency by 2030-31. This initiative will boost domestic ...
MoU on the table: India eye deeper agricultural ties with Russia; focus on boosting exports
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushev convened to bolster bilateral agricultural cooperation and trade. Both nations expressed willingness to establish ...
Big boost for food processing sector! Reliance and Coca-Cola bottlers pledge Rs 65,000 cr; boost employment
India’s food processing sector is set for a major boost with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) and Coca-Cola bottlers pledging over Rs 65,000 crore at ...
Food security: Smallholder farmers hold key to tackling global food crisis, says ICAR director
Addressing DialogueNEXT in India, ICAR Director General Mangi Lal Jat emphasized the need for farmer-centric solutions to global agri-food challenges. He advocated for increased investment ...
Future of farming: Agriculture secretary pitches shift from production-centric to ethical policy; aims for self-reliance in pulses, oilseeds sustainably
Devesh Chaturvedi urges a shift in India’s agricultural policy from a purely output-driven Green Revolution model to one emphasizing ethical principles and ecological balance. He ...
‘If India removes tariffs, then cheap…’: GTRI warns of huge risks to lowering duties on US farm goods amidst trade deal talks; here’s what could go wrong
The GTRI cautions against lowering import duties on US farm products in the proposed India-US trade agreement, citing risks to India’s food security and the ...
