Punjab farmers warn that political opposition to the national E20 ethanol blending program could hurt maize and sugarcane incomes. The policy has been a key driver for crop diversification and better market prices for local growers. Inve...
India's soybean planting for the 2026 Kharif season has nearly reached last year's levels at 117.68 lakh hectares. Improved July rainfall in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat boosted sowing, though some regions like Maharashtra report a slight...
Maharashtra has extended the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana enrollment deadline to August 10 to help farmers facing technical hurdles. Over 61.8 lakh farmers have already registered for this crop insurance cover, which provides financi...
India is accelerating the shift toward biological farm inputs to reduce chemical fertilizer reliance by up to 50%. This government-led transition aims to address soil degradation through support for organic farming and agricultural innov...
India is leveraging its AgriStack digital infrastructure to boost farm productivity in Aspirational Blocks. By using AI for soil health and market access, the government aims to help small farmers earn better prices. Investors should not...
The Maharashtra government has introduced the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-2029 with a ₹500 crore investment to integrate artificial intelligence into farming. The initiative aims to provide personalized crop advice, improve yield forecasting...
India's agritech sector is moving beyond initial pilot programs to focus on large-scale adoption among millions of farmers. Success now depends on creating affordable, trusted, and locally relevant solutions that can integrate into exist...