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India's rice stocks hit record high, wheat reserves strongest in 4 years

Record rice stocks will help the world's biggest exporter increase shipments, while an improvement in wheat inventories will help the federal government tame any price spikes later this year

Use of AI likely to help enhance sugarcane production by 30%, say expert

Notably, a meeting was recently held in Pune in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and former Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar where the use of AI in sugarcane farming

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Chouhan will meet Delhi farmers tomorrow

The campaign, which began on May 29 in Odisha, will conclude on June 12. So far, Chouhan has interacted with farmers from 11 states

UP to launch kalanamak rice research centre with IRRI to boost exports

The rice, also called "Buddha rice", is linked to a Buddhist legend claiming Lord Buddha gifted it to people in Kapilvastu as a blessing

Higher yields across crops don't always mean higher income for farmers

Data from 2013-14 to 2024-25 show yield increases haven't translated into proportional income gains for all crops, with market access and prices emerging as key factors

From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US

Concessions unlikely on grains; approach lenient towards almonds, blueberries

Agriculture output rises 40% in 10 years, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Monday (June 9) is a historic day as it marks the first anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in his third tenure, he said

Seeds of change in rural landscape point to farm sector recovery signs

The recent provisional gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for FY25, for instance, captured the early signs of a rural consumption boost

India will protect farmers' interest in US trade talks: Agri min Chouhan

The negotiators are expected to agree on the framework for the broad contours of the first phase of the bilateral deal, expected to be signed by fall (September-October) 2025

Farmers' body calls for investment boost to tackle climate-farming barriers

The report identified erratic rainfall, unseasonal droughts, temperature spikes and rising pest incidence as key threats disrupting crop cycles across major agricultural states

Fertiliser sector needs policy clarity to attract investment: FAI chairman

Sailesh Mehta urges clearer subsidy mechanism, market-based urea pricing, and Direct Benefit Transfer to resolve imbalances and revive fertiliser sector investment

ICRISAT, others partner to launch agri co-op centre for Global South

ICRISAT, India's Ministry of Agriculture and global partners launch centre to strengthen collaboration on agricultural and climate challenges in dryland regions

Edible oil duty cuts good for importers, consumers, but farmers may suffer

The government has set a high MSP for soybean, but the near-collapse of the domestic market for oil meal, a key byproduct of soybeans, means farmers may look at alternative crops

Cooperative sugar mills seek ethanol price revision as blending dips to 28%

Closing sugar stocks now estimated at 4.8 million tonnes in 2024-25

Farm export-import policy must balance grower, consumer interests: Chouhan

This year, rabi production has been good & overall food grain production in 2024-25 is almost 21.6 million tonnes more than what it was last year. We have touched a record high in wheat, Chouhan said

Cane variety with 14% sugar recovery rate can boost Maha's economy: Gadkari

During his address, Gadkari also touched upon the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of understanding market dynamics

Onion growers' body seeks Rs 1 lakh per acre for crop damage due to rains

In a letter written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 29, the Maharashtra Rajya Kanda Utpadak Sanghatna also asked for "transparent" onion procurement

India cuts crude edible oil duty to 10% to control prices, aid demand

Soybean processors say it will hurt oilseed growers, other say will push up domestic refining

Rice and wheat corner bulk of the procurement kitty, shows data

The least hikes in percentage terms was reserved for paddy which is the main foodgrain crop grown during the kharif season

Farm sector clocks robust growth in FY25 on record foodgrain harvest

Agriculture and allied activities grew 4.6% in FY25, driven by strong monsoon, record rice and wheat output, and improved rabi and kharif harvests