Agriculture

Chouhan started the initiative on February 19, 2021, on Narmada Jayanti. He had planted saplings of 'Rudraksha' and 'Sal' at Amarkantak to mark the occasion

Brazil calls for greater trade diversification to counter the negative impact of rising US tariffs

He was speaking at an event to mark the completion of five years of his pledge to plant at least one sapling everyday

Despite criticism over gaps in farm support, Budget FY27 sharply raises allocations for fisheries, animal husbandry and cooperation, underlining the growing role of allied sectors

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has forecast output at 30.95 million tons for the year

Without taking any names, Chouhan also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of levelling false allegations daily

IREF said it has encouraged all its members to continue maintaining quality standards in their export activities

Industry players warn that UP's ban on non-subsidised fertilisers could curb access to high-quality nutrients, potentially hitting yields of sugarcane, paddy and key vegetables across the state

This facility will be launched in Hindi and English in Phase One across several states, including Maharashtra, Bihar and Gujarat

Govt is prioritising domestic price stability, stock reduction and arrears prevention

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends India-US trade deal, says farmers' interests fully protected and slams Congress for 'spreading lies'

500,000 tonnes of sugar exports allowed on top of an existing 1.5 mt window

Draft KCC norms seek to include tech innovation costs in farm loans and waive collateral for agricultural credit up to Rs 2 lakh per borrower

The state government's goal is to nudge farmers towards chemical-free practices that also increase incomes

Paddy can be dried before milling; procurement of excessively moist paddy introduces significant operational risk, including loss of stock during storage and compromised milling recovery

During 2024, India's agricultural exports to the US stood at $3.4 billion - excluding marine products, while imports were $2.1 billion

Pulses were not part of the items mentioned in the joint statement for the interim framework, and the fact-sheet too does not clarify which pulses are being included

Pilot trials using Agri Stack and farmer IDs to rationalise urea use have shown promise, but issues of bringing urea under the Nutrient Based Subsidy and rationalising retail prices remain

Two-thirds of India's imports of tree nuts (such as almonds and pistachios) came from the US alone

Traders said prices might rise more if India scales back purchases from South America