Punjab, Haryana lead as India hits 64% of Kharif paddy procurement target
Procurement in Punjab (116.30 lt) and Haryana (35.99 lt) fell short of targets, while other states like Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh reported significant growth Thanks to a robust procurement system in Punjab and Haryana, where the government implements crop diversification from paddy, the Centre has been able to meet nearly 64 per cent […]
Fertilizer industry hopeful of direct cash transfer of subsidy as Ministry prepares pilot
Govt can fine-tune the subsidy as per the need, based on land area, crops selected and also soil conditions The fertilizer industry hopes that 2025 will be a year of reform as the Fertilizer Ministry prepares to launch a pilot for direct cash transfer of subsidy in select districts, for which it is currently believed […]
Sowing in pulses improves as India’s rabi crops coverage up marginally
Wheat, maize acreage rises, while area under groundnut makes a last minute surge The coverage under rabi crops was down to 24 lakh hectares (lh) last week from 32 lh the previous week with the area under pulses showing some improvement. With the sowing window set to close by mid-January, lower acreage under oilseeds continues […]
Navigating market volatility and government support for Indian agriculture
A balanced approach towards long-term investments in infrastructure and research, and welfare schemes will build short-term and long-term resilience of the sector India’s agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, contributes 17 per cent to the GDP and employs over half of the workforce. Despite its significance, the sector grapples with persistent challenges stemming from market volatility and climate […]
The role of solar energy in vertical farming: Empowering urban agriculture
Solar energy is not only an enabler but a transformational force in the vertical farming revolution The world is experiencing a rapid boom in urbanisation, as well as increasing demand for sustainable food production. By 2050, the world population will have reached over 9 billion, of whom over 70 per cent will be living in […]
This rabi season, Indian wheat acreage gains at the cost of oilseeds, pulses
Farmers look for stable prices as oilseeds prices drop below MSP, imports flood pulses market The area under oilseeds and pulses is lower but wheat coverage is higher during the current rabi season. As of December 20, 93 per cent of the normal area has been covered with farmers bringing 32 lakh hectares (lh) under cultivation last week. For more information […]
CAI urges Govt to provide ₹500 cr budgetary support to help cotton growers adopt drip irrigation to boost yields
India’s per hectare cotton yields is among the lowest in the world and far below the world average cotton yield of over 800 kgs. per hectare: President of CAI The Cotton Association of India (CAI), the apex trade body for the sector, has urged the Government to provide budgetary support of at least ₹500 crore […]
From fields to future: How automation is reshaping Indian agriculture
It is a catalyst farmers to transcend the limitations of the past and cultivate a prosperous future India’s agriculture sector remains the cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employing nearly 50 per cent of the workforce and contributing about 18 per cent to the country’s GDP. Supporting over 130 million farmers and numerous agri-businesses, agriculture in India […]
National Farmers Day. Farming: A lifeline for economies, communities and families
A resilient agricultural ecosystem depends on embracing regenerative farming, climate resilience, and sustainable supply chains Farming sustains economies, communities, and families. The dedication of farmers ensures food security for millions, overcoming challenges like unpredictable weather and market fluctuations. Farmers’ critical role in global food security and India’s potential to become the “Food Basket of the World” must be valued. Guided […]
Sales of muriate of potash up 28.6% as Indian farmers reconcile to higher price
They also shifted to complex fertilisers from urea and di-ammonium phosphate, reveal government data Sales of muriate of potash (MOP) increased by 28.6 per cent to 14.25 lakh tonnes (lt) till November in the current fiscal from 11.08 lt a year ago as Indian farmers reconciled to the higher prices of potash. In addition, they […]