Agriculture

Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan harps on value addition and integrated farming models

States advised, not directed, to promote pulses and millets: FinMin

Finance Ministry clarifies its letter urging crop diversification is advisory, not binding, amid Tamil Nadu criticism over incentives for paddy and MSP-linked bonuses

Rajnath Singh calls for more agri reforms, says funds no barrier to growth

Underlining his concern for farmers, Singh said the defence ministry had begun procuring organic fresh vegetables and fruits directly from farmers for cantonment areas

Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war

India's fertiliser subsidy breached FY26 estimates before the West Asia crisis, with rising imports and consumption set to push the bill higher

Unseasonal rains damage rabi crops on 249K hectares: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

IMD forecasts more rain from April 9-15 due to Western Disturbances over Jammu & Kashmir, cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Bangladesh, Assam and Odisha, and associated troughs

Govt eases conditions for rice exports to some European countries

The requirement of a certificate is limited to EU member states, the ​United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway ‌and Switzerland, the ​notification said

Heavy rains, hailstorms damage rabi crops in 249,000 hectares: Chouhan

Chouhan assured farmers that the Narendra Modi government stands with them in this hour of crisis

Speciality fertilisers can ease geo-political supply bottlenecks: Experts

In India, speciality fertiliser or non-subsidised fertiliser sales have been growing at the rate of 10-12 per cent per annum

Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis

Government raises non-urea fertiliser subsidy by up to 21 per cent for kharif 2026 to shield farmers from rising global prices and supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions

Govt to prepare state-specific agri roadmaps based on soil, water, climate

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says will use satellite-based remote sensing to provide relief from recent rains

India restores 90% gas supply to fertiliser units ahead of kharif season

Indian Potash Limited has also started scouting for imports of 2.5 million tonnes of urea from global markets

Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met

The arthiyas are demanding a fixed 2.5 per cent commission on their purchases, as was the practice till 2020, when it was changed to up to 2.5 per cent

Sugar industry seeks cap on exports to divert supply for ethanol

Senior industry official said the government also seems amenable to this, as producing more ethanol has become a national priority given the impact of the West Asia war on petroleum prices

Rajasthan govt set to achieve record mustard production this year

Rajasthan is set for a record mustard harvest, with output rising despite weather disruptions, supported by higher sowing and favourable crop conditions

Govt seeks 2.5 mn metric tonnes of urea amid West Asia supply disruptions

India, where farming is a mainstay, imports fertilisers such as urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP) and muriate of potash, as well as liquefied natural gas, a key feedstock for urea production

Surplus rice pushes Odisha to open mkt auction, 100K T to be sold this yr

State to offload 100,000 tonnes of rice and expand free grain distribution under MAPY to manage surplus stocks and support over 32.8 million beneficiaries

West Asia conflict: Fear arrives early in fields of Haryana and Punjab

In third part of series on West Asia impact, wholesalers warn of thin stocks as hoarding fears drive early fertiliser buying

Agri minister takes stock of crop losses from hailstorm, heavy rainfall

The minister is scheduled to hold discussions with the agriculture ministers of the affected states later in the day over the extent of crop damage

India extends duty-free yellow peas import window until March 2027

All other terms and ​conditions ‌governing such imports would remain ​unchanged, the government said

Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut

The duty exemption will start from April 2 and continue till June 30, 2026, an official order said