Agriculture

Traders fear wheat prices may fall below MSP in 2026-27 on surplus stocks

Market participants warn that surplus stocks and OMSS sales could push wheat prices Rs 300-400 per quintal below MSP in 2026-27, denting farm incomes and distorting trade signals

Basmati exporters seek separate Board for focussed attention on the sector

Some exporters want the new Board to function under the Ministry of Agriculture, to be carved out of APEDA

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for making tree plantation a mass movement

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 pushes deeper agri-tech, livestock ties with India amid US tariffs

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

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for making tree planting a mass movement

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

Budget 2026 shifts focus to allied sectors as farm economy diversifies

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

India allows limited Chinese equipment imports for key sectors

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

Farm interests safeguarded in India-US trade deal: Agri Min Shivraj Chouhan

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

Indian exporter secures US order for 5,000 tonnes basmati rice: IREF

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

Sale of non-subsidised fertilisers banned in UP, industry cries foul

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

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch AI-enabled Bharat VISTAAR on Tuesday

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

Sweet & staple: Govt pushes wheat, sugar exports despite weak global parity

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

Shivraj Chouhan hits out at Congress for 'spreading lies' on US trade deal

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

Centre lifts ban on wheat exports after more than three years

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

RBI for inclusion of farm-linked technology innovations as loans

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

Rajasthan govt actively pushes natural farming; 250K farmers on board

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

Centre rejects TN's request to relax moisture norms for paddy procurement

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

India-US trade deal: India gets expanded market access for agri exports

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

'Certain pulses' could be new flashpoint for India under trade deal with US

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

Bringing urea under NBS scheme faces farmer income, pricing challenges

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