India’s agricultural economy is currently valued at $600 billion and could cross $1 trillion over the next decade. Reaching this milestone won’t happen just through traditional farming but it will require a scale up in processing, storage, logistics and market...
The Supreme Court on Monday April 13th decided to examine a petition saying that the government should pay farmers at least the weighted average of the costs of production of various crops through the declaration of a proper Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the...
The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) organized a brainstorming session in New Delhi on 14th April, 2026 to develop a roadmap for achieving Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in fertilizers. Representatives form various departments like fertilizer in...
Road transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday during the conclusion of the ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav’ said farmers must move from their traditional role as food producers to become providers of energy, food and hydrogen. Gadkari emphasized that this evolution i...
Syngenta has announced the global launch of Virestina, a herbicide developed to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton crops. Metroproxybicyclone is the active ingredient in this herbicide. One of the first countries to grant registration approval...
A three-day national agricultural festival in Raisen will showcase advanced farming technologies, live demonstrations, and release a regional agri roadmap for central Madhya Pradesh.
Syngenta India, in partnership with the government, is distributing 650 motorised tricycles in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to empower specially abled individuals through mobility-linked livelihood opportunities in agriculture.
Haryana has approved a ₹1,122 crore agriculture action plan under PM-RKVY, focusing on crop diversification, modern farming practices, and improved farmer incomes.
Punjab is exploring smart farming collaboration with South Korea, focusing on precision agriculture, mechanisation, and technology-driven productivity enhancement.
Punjab plans to bring 5 lakh hectares under direct sowing of rice (DSR) to conserve groundwater, reduce costs, and promote sustainable paddy cultivation.