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Farmers in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district are expecting better soybean and groundnut yields this kharif season, supported by improved farming practices, timely rainfall and scientific crop management.

The Centre is working with States to strengthen KVKs, including upgrading 300 centres by March 2027 and establishing Incubation-cum-Skill Centres across all KVKs by December 2028.

India is expanding technology-driven aquaculture, with RAS and Biofloc systems supporting resource-efficient fish farming, high-value production and seafood export opportunities.

From a traditional Janmashtami offering to an important horticulture crop, cucumber reflects the close connection between India’s agricultural production, culture and global markets.

Syngenta’s DevCon 2026 in Pune brought together more than 500 digital and agriculture experts to explore how AI, engineering and collaboration can shape the future of digital agriculture.

Tripura exports 18 MT of NPOP-certified ethnic rice to Austria and the Netherlands, creating new global market opportunities for farmers and FPCs, with potential for up to 40% higher price realisation.

Reliance Consumer Products has entered India’s ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, offering dairy ice creams starting at Rs 10 and planning a wider national rollout.

Bangladesh has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of DAP and TSP fertilisers from Morocco to support fertiliser availability during the Aman rice season.

Department of Fertilizers begins Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 from September 1 to 15, focusing on cleanliness, environmental protection, digital cleanliness and a clean workplace culture.

The government reviewed foodgrain procurement, storage, transportation and PDS reforms, with 131 LMT of additional storage planned and e-KYC coverage reaching 90.64%.