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India's first gene-edited sheep developed in Kashmir agricultural varsity
The edited sheep contains no foreign DNA, distinguishing it from transgenic organisms and paving the way for regulatory approval under India's evolving biotech policy framework
 "India's first gene-edited sheep developed in Kashmir agricultural varsity")
Outdated fertiliser rules favour imports over domestic production: Industry
The industry bodies called for comprehensive reforms including implementing "One Nation, One Licence" policies
 "Outdated fertiliser rules favour imports over domestic production: Industry")
Govt to unveil Bharat Forecasting System on Monday for weather prediction
"We will now be able to issue more localised and accurate weather forecasts," M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, told PTI
 "Govt to unveil Bharat Forecasting System on Monday for weather prediction")
Maharashtra onion farmers reel under slump, unseasonal rains worsen woes
Maharashtra's onion farmers face twin troubles: unseasonal rains damaging crops and already plummeting prices, compounding losses for thousands of struggling cultivators
 "Maharashtra onion farmers reel under slump, unseasonal rains worsen woes")
Rajasthan govt to focus on strengthening agriculture sector's infra
The official said that the CM gave his consent to allot free land for these mandis, sub-mandis and food parks in government as well as local body areas
 "Rajasthan govt to focus on strengthening agriculture sector's infra")
UP mango farmers warned of pest risk after rain, hailstorm hit state
Uttar Pradesh contributes one-third to the country's total mango production of 24 million tonne. Dashehari, Langra, Chuasa, and Amrapali are key mango varieties grown in the state
 "UP mango farmers warned of pest risk after rain, hailstorm hit state")
Recent rain boosts crop output, no major damage reported: Agriculture secy
Speaking about the weather pattern, Chaturvedi noted that sudden rainfall, hailstorms and gusty winds after extreme heat conditions are typically observed during this time of the year
 "Recent rain boosts crop output, no major damage reported: Agriculture secy")
India set for record wheat harvest after favourable weather boosts yield
India, the world's second-largest wheat grower, is set for a record harvest as favourable weather and absence of major crop damage boosted yields, says a top official from a state-run institute
 "India set for record wheat harvest after favourable weather boosts yield")
Govt to establish 3 multi-state cooperatives for dairy sector growth
The meeting was attended by Union ministers of state for cooperation Krishan Pal Singh Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol, senior officials and heads of NDDB and NABARD
 "Govt to establish 3 multi-state cooperatives for dairy sector growth")
India's agri must grow 5% a year to become developed by 2047: Chouhan
He said that foodgrain is grown on 93 per cent of farmland, but growth in the crop is just 1.5 per cent
 "India's agri must grow 5% a year to become developed by 2047: Chouhan")
Centre to expand area under DSR rice to 40% by 2030, solution in the weeds
Weed management remains the biggest challenge in the adoption of the direct seeded rice method; to counter this, popularisation of herbicide-resistant rice is critical, say experts
 "Centre to expand area under DSR rice to 40% by 2030, solution in the weeds")
Govt procures over 29 mn tonnes of wheat so far this year: Pralhad Joshi
Total wheat purchase stood at 265.9 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 marketing year (April-March). Bulk of procurement takes place during April-June period
 "Govt procures over 29 mn tonnes of wheat so far this year: Pralhad Joshi")
India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan
The minister expressed confidence that the five per cent annual growth rate is achievable, emphasising that various agricultural institutes play a key role in this endeavour
 "India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan")
Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers
Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10
 "Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers")
India's farm sector growth may hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces farm tech outreach campaign ahead of kharif season and says India can achieve 3.5% growth in agriculture in FY26
 "India's farm sector growth may hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
UP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore
Keeping pace with the clean energy demand, boosting ethanol is key to energy security and enhancing rural incomes
 "UP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore")
India's farm sector growth to hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, agriculture sector growth for the 2024-25 fiscal year is pegged at 3.8 per cent
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss IWT benefits with farmers at Pusa campus
The Agriculture Minister will meet farmers from North India to explain how putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance will secure water access and safeguard livelihoods
 "Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss IWT benefits with farmers at Pusa campus")
Panel working on IPR issues of gene-edited rice, says ICAR's ML Jat
Genome editing is a relatively new technology, and we've had a breakthrough with the development of two novel varieties using this approach
 "Panel working on IPR issues of gene-edited rice, says ICAR's ML Jat")
India reviews US push to lift ethanol curbs amid trade deal talks
India is examining a US request to open ethanol imports for fuel use as part of broader trade negotiations, sparking concerns from domestic producers over policy reversal