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Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for 2027-28

The MSPs of pulses and oilseeds were increased by higher amounts, ranging between ₹83 and ₹675 per quintal (between 1.41 per cent and 10.32 per cent)

Centre clears ₹5,547.99 crore pulses, oilseeds procurement under PSS

The Centre has approved procurement of pulses and oilseeds worth ₹5,547.99 crore at MSP in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana for Kharif 2026-27

Smartworks adds ₹305 crore in contracted rental revenue from new clients

The latest leasing arrangements take the increase in contracted rental revenue to ₹540 crore in over a month, on top of the company's existing ₹5,400 crore base

Central govt increases MSP for new season's wheat to ₹2,610 per quintal

The MSP for wheat for the 2026-27 marketing year (April-March) was fixed at ₹2,585 per quintal

Fertiliser inventories hit two-year high at start of 2026-27 rabi season

Fertiliser stocks are estimated at 17.01 million tonnes, up 38 per cent from last year, with urea inventories rising 54.26 per cent ahead of the rabi season

Govt sets foodgrain target at 374 million tonnes amid El Niño concerns

Chouhan says five states impacted due to drought conditions in 2026 kharif season

El Niño threatens rabi crops, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy

Minister Chouhan says teams to visit Maharashtra & Karnataka soon to assess the drought impact

Chouhan urges states to plan rabi sowing based on water availability

Chouhan asked states to scientifically plan rabi sowing based on water availability and soil moisture, while stressing timely irrigation, fertiliser supply and assured procurement

El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect output: Agri secy

Addressing a two-day national conference on preparedness for the rabi season, Chandra said the kharif season was also very challenging, particularly in rainfed areas

Farm growth post-2015 more broad-based, technology-driven: Report

Growth averaged 4.5% post 2015 compared to 3 per cent between 1967-1995 and 1996-2014

Govts have little role in fixing sugar prices in globalised market: Gadkari

He said, "I come from a region where we have seen 10,000 farmer suicides, and working on this (issue) for 15-20 years, the core of this problem is that our agriculture is not economically viable"

Milk prices might stay elevated during upcoming flush season, say experts

Lower milk output due to uneven rains, higher feed and fodder costs, and strong festive demand could keep prices elevated during the flush season

Centre, states must work together for farmers welfare: Shivraj Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the Centre would extend full cooperation to the states to improve farmers' welfare and increase their income

Pesticide industry seeks tighter rules for online sales and traceability

CropLife India wants digital platforms covered by conventional-market regulations and seeks five years of protection for data generated during product approvals in India

India's domestic fertiliser sales dip 10.33% in August on low rains

Global average sulphur rates jump 262 per cent in August 2026, versus August 2025

Agri-tech startup Grow Indigo pays farmers for selling carbon credits

Agri-tech start-up makes payouts of Rs 3,000-15,000 to farmers from its own funds as carbon credits have not yet been fully sold to prospective buyers

Delhi Declaration endorses Russia-backed plan for Brics Grain Exchange

The Declaration backed BRICS AGRIN, a global forum on farmers' rights in seed systems, a network of centres of excellence on regenerative agriculture and cooperation on digital agriculture

Corteva may bring cutting-edge, gene-edited products into India post split

Company aims to grow investment in seed R&D post-split into new entity called 'Vylor'

Brics nations propose deeper information sharing on farm genetic resources

BRICS nations propose new networks for agro-inputs, digital farming and genetic resources to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote climate-resilient farming

El Niño set to crimp India's sugar output and tighten global market

Gross sugar production will range from 29 million tons to 31 million tons in the year through September 2027, according to estimates from 11 traders, analysts and millers