Indian Agriculture News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Top agronomist takes over as secretary of DARE and DG of ICAR
New Delhi, April 21: A distinguished agronomist, Dr Mangi Lal Jat, on Monday assumed charge as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
India's tractor sales to touch all-time high of 9.75 lakh units in FY26
New Delhi, April 21: Domestic sales volume of tractors is set to hit an all-time high of 9.75 lakh units in fiscal 2026, increasing 3-5 per cent (year-on-year), a Crisil report said on Monday.
India highlights role of small farmers for global food security at BRICS meet
Brasilia, April 20: India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday, highlighted the need for global food security, empowerment of small farmers, and technological cooperation in advancing the partnership among BRICS countries at the conference held in Brazil.
India's organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25
New Delhi, April 16: India’s export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.
Edible oil industry body flags trade distortions from surge in imports from Nepal under SAFTA
Lucknow, April 14: The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA), an industry body representing India's edible oil refining industry, has submitted a formal representation to the central government departments, highlighting their concerns around the surge in duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) framework.
Punjab heading for bumper wheat crop of 124 lakh metric tons, says minister
Chandigarh, April 4: Saying Punjab is heading for a bumper wheat crop, state Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Friday stressed the government has made preparations to facilitate over eight lakh farmers during the ongoing wheat procurement season.
Telangana enters global rice export market with maiden shipment to Southeast Asia
Kakinada, March 31: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state's surplus paddy, an official statement from the Telangana goverment said.
Centre withdraws 20 pc duty on onion exports from April 1
New Delhi, March 22: The government on Saturday withdrew 20 per cent duty on onion exports, effective from April 1.
Agriculture is backbone of India's economy, farmers are soul of it: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in LS
New Delhi, March 21: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, and farmers are the soul of it.
'All countrymen should stand with farmers,' says Bajrang Punia on ongoing protest at Shambhu border
Shambhu Border, March 20: Indian Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia slammed the government after several farmers were arrested during the ongoing protest at the Shambhu Border in Punjab.
Centre reiterates commitment to farmers' welfare; next meeting on May 4
Chandigarh, March 19: The third round of meeting by the Central government with protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, was held on Wednesday here with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterating the government's commitment to the welfare of farmers.
Industry body ISMA sees sufficient sugar availability to meet India's demand
New Delhi, March 18: Indian sugar industry body ISMA affirmed on Tuesday the stable and sufficient availability of sugar for the ongoing 2024-25 (October--September) marketing season, dispelling any concerns about potential shortages and supply constraints.
Sugar industry has sufficient stocks, production outlook positive: ISMA
New Delhi, March 18: The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) said on Tuesday that there was sufficient availability of sugar across the country for the ongoing 2024-25 sugar season and the supply situation was stable.
With blessings of Gurus, Punjab gave birth to martyrs: President Murmu
Chandigarh, March 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended a civic reception hosted in her honour by the government of Punjab in Mohali.
Tractor sales in India record double-digit rise driven by robust farm sector growth
Mumbai, March 6: With the agriculture sector recording a surge in growth during the current financial year, Mahindra & Mahindra has recorded a double-digit rise in tractor sales for the third month in a row in February.
Sugar export quota of 1 million tonne will be met in two months: ISMA
New Delhi, March 3: India will easily exhaust its 1 million tonne sugar export quota allowed by the government for the current marketing year, Deepak Ballani, Director General of Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) told ANI.
Super food for super country: Tony Abbott lauds PM Modi's efforts to promote millets
New Delhi, Feb 28: Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, currently on a visit to India, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts and India's leadership in reviving traditional grains and promoting their global consumption.
Indian poultry industry profitability to slip in 2025-26 over increased feed cost: Crisil report
New Delhi, February 23: The Indian poultry industry's operating profitability is poised to slip next financial year 2025-26, owing to an increase in feed cost, even as strong demand leads to revenue growth of 8-10 per cent, Crisil Ratings said in a report.
Farmers key to nation's development: Vice President Dhankhar
New Delhi, Feb 9: Highlighting farmers' role in the country's development, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday urged youth to take up the profession and assured them of positive economic results if they take advantage of new technologies, cooperatives and government policies.
India's fruit and vegetable exports surge 47.3 pc in last 5 years
New Delhi, Feb 5: The financial assistance schemes of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) have helped India's fruit and vegetable exports surge by 47.3 per cent in the last five years, according to the government.
Rabi crops sowing area surpasses previous season; up 1.5%
New Delhi, February 4: India's Rabi crop sowing has been robust this season, with farmers planting crops across 661.03 lakh hectares so far compared to 651.42 lakh hectares same period last year, marking a 1.5 per cent year-on-year increase.
Kisan Credit Card interest subvention scheme limit to be raised to Rs 5 lakh: Sitharaman
New Delhi, February 1: To further strengthen agricultural financing, the government has announced enhancing the loan limit under the modified interest subvention (MIS) scheme from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for loans taken through Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Union Budget 2025-26 speech in Parliament on Saturday.
Farmers should be nudged away from growing already overproduced crops: Economic Survey
New Delhi, January 31: The Economic Survey released on Friday emphasized that farmers should be nudged away from growing already overproduced crops that deplete water resources and require excessive electricity consumption.
Number of Kisan Credit Cards rises to 7.5 crore, loans jump to Rs 9.81 lakh crore
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Economic Survey highlights that providing adequate credit support to farmers, especially small and marginal farmers and vulnerable sections of society, is crucial to improving agricultural productivity and incomes in the agriculture sector.
Total area under rabi crops increases to 655.88 lakh hectares
New Delhi, Jan 27: The total farm area sown in the country under various rabi crops in the ongoing season so far has crossed 655.88 lakh hectares, up from 643.72 lakh hectares in the same period of the previous year, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Monday.
$100bn target of agri exports by 2030 achievable; needs bold policies: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 20: The target of $100 billion in agricultural exports by 2030 is achievable with clear and bolder steps, said experts. Closing the policy gaps and providing vital linkages for agricultural commodities can deliver better incomes to India's farmers.
National Turmeric Board launched in Telangana's Nizamabad
Hyderabad, Jan 14: Meeting a long-pending demand of turmeric farmers of Telangana, especially Nizamabad, the Centre on Tuesday launched the National Turmeric Board, which will focus on the overall development and growth of the turmeric sector in the country.
Punjab govt rejects centre's draft policy on agricultural marketing
Chandigarh, January 10: The Punjab government has rejected the central government's Agriculture Mandi Policy blueprint, citing concerns over its provisions that undermine the state's agricultural system, including issues related to private mandis, minimum support price (MSP), and commission agent rights, a statement said.
Organic produce exports likely to reach Rs 20,000 cr in three years: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, January 10: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, while addressing the launch of the '8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)' organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Thursday, stated that the current export of organic produce stands at around Rs 5,000-Rs 6,000 crore and is expected to grow to Rs 20,000 crore in the next three years.