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UP targets pulses crop area of 3 mn hectares: State Agriculture Minister

Uttar Pradesh plans to raise pulses crop area by 20% in 2025-26, targeting higher farm incomes and reducing India's dependence on imports

Can't predict impact of US imports on India's livestock feed mkts: Cargill

Company opens largest dairy feed plant in South-Asia in Punjab today with an investment of ₹300 crore

Agriculture Minister renews push for DBT of fertiliser subsidy to farmers

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says it would give them the freedom to choose which fertilisers to buy and in what quantities

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy

Currently, fertiliser subsidies in India are primarily transferred to companies rather than directly to farmers

Smartphones became India's biggest export category in 2025: Vaishnaw

The photo post titled Smartphones India's No. 1 export category displayed that there were exports worth USD 30 billion in January-December 2025

Time has come for national debate on DBT in fertilisers, says Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for a national debate on direct benefit transfer in fertilisers to curb diversion and ensure subsidies reach farmers

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