Indian cotton acreage has crossed the 100 lakh hectare mark, driven by improved rainfall in key states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With the planting window extended to August 25, the government is on track to meet its 120 lakh hec...
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India's 20% ethanol blending target for 2026-27 is shifting reliance toward rice and sugarcane due to a 9.7% drop in national maize acreage. The government’s move to lower the broken rice allocation in food stocks aims to secure industri...
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Indian shrimp shipments worth ₹423 crore have been rejected by the US, EU, and Japan since 2018 due to antibiotic residue and hygiene issues. While the government notes these rejections represent only 0.13% of total exports, the quality...
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Official government data for 2025 reveals that women make up nearly 60% of India’s agricultural workforce. This shift highlights the growing financial inclusion of female farmers through schemes like PM-KISAN. Additionally, data indicate...
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DCM Shriram reported a six-fold increase in profit after tax to ₹692.7 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company’s revenue grew 9.5% year-on-year, supported by improved operational efficiency in its diversified business seg...
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the central government to approve 11.56 lakh houses under PMAY-G 2.0 and include new livelihood projects in the Vaikunth Dham-Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme. The proposal aims to counter th...
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Farmer organization Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced a new nationwide agitation beginning November 26, 2026. Their primary demands include a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and opposition to proposed Free Trade Ag...
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India's tobacco export value surged 166% to ₹17,192 crore over ten years as shipment volumes grew to 368.85 million kg. Government-led electronic auctions and agricultural support helped improve farmer price realization. Investors should...
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Kerala is launching ANNAM.AI smart weather stations, developed by IIT Ropar, to provide hyper-local climate data to farmers. This initiative aims to improve crop yields and reduce losses in the state's climate-sensitive agricultural sect...
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Eternal Group has expanded its 'Greening India' initiative to 19 districts, helping over 10,000 farmers adopt agro-forestry to earn carbon credits. The company plans to plant 2.5 million trees this fiscal year to offset its operational e...
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The Tobacco Board has slashed the authorized flue-cured Virginia tobacco crop size for Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka by 43% for the 2026-27 season. This sharp reduction aims to manage an existing market surplus and counter rising internat...
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India's pulses harvest for 2026-27 will depend heavily on rainfall during August and September, according to the India Pulses and Grains Association. While current sowing trails last year’s levels, officials suggest supplies remain stabl...
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India's Kharif sowing deficit has narrowed to under 5%, with total area reaching 787.38 lakh hectares by July 24. While overall acreage shows recovery, farmers and the agriculture sector are now focusing on rainfall patterns over the nex...
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India is accelerating domestic palm oil production to lower its high import dependence following new export curbs from Indonesia. With over 6 lakh hectares now under cultivation, the government aims to triple domestic output by 2031. Thi...
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DCM Shriram’s division, Shriram Farm Solutions, has signed a deal with ICAR-IIVR to access breeder seeds for five key vegetable crops. This partnership aims to improve seed quality and resilience for Indian farmers. The move is a strateg...
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to prepare farmers for potential El Niño impacts. The government is promoting crop diversification and better insurance coverage to protect rural agricultural in...
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A parliamentary committee has urged the government to evaluate reviving idle urea plants in Durgapur, Haldia, and Korba. This recommendation aims to bridge the gap between domestic production and consumption, as India's urea imports exce...
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The Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the use of anhydrous ammonia, containing 82% nitrogen, for a three-year period to reduce heavy reliance on urea imports. While the move aims to modernize fertilization, significant infrastructu...
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A recent study at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve found that dholes, or Asiatic wild dogs, primarily hunt wild species like chital and sambar. Livestock makes up a very small part of their diet, indicating that maintaining healthy wild prey...
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Milky Mist Dairy is adopting a contract farming model to tackle slowing national milk production growth. By partnering with larger farms and improving cattle feed, the ₹3,200-crore company aims to bridge the supply-demand gap. This initi...
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