Turf war within ICAR: Baby corn, sweet corn agriculture or horticulture crop?
A controversy is brewing within the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) over which division should oversee research for baby corn and sweet corn. The disagreement, fueled by a request from a Haryana farmer and supported by the State’s horticulture university, centers on whether these specialty corns should be treated as field crops or vegetable […]
Big project with Indian government’, German Envoy lauds German project’s success in agricultural sector
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann said that Germany is trying to help Indian farming techniques be more efficient and sustainable. Ackermann, who also met Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu, told ANI that collaboration in the field of agriculture has been great. “I think agriculture is an important area here. Germany is […]
PM Modi will ensure immediate help for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers: Amit Shah
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not delay assistance to Maharashtra farmers whose crops have been destroyed by the recent heavy rains. He said the Centre stands firmly with the farming community and has asked the state government to submit a detailed report on the […]
Global wheat market poised to continue in the grips of bears
Global wheat prices are poised to rule bearish, with forecasts pegging the production at a record high of over 815 million tonnes (mt), with estimates of a higher crop in the US, Australia, European Union, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, analysts say. This comes at a time when Indian growers are set to plant the […]
China, Southeast Asia to redefine global table grape trade
China is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global table grape trade, challenging established exporters and reshaping demand across Asia, according to the latest RaboResearch report On the other hand, Southeast Asia offers “untapped opportunities” for diversification, not only for China but also for competing exporters such as Australia, India and South Africa, which […]
Excess rains, floods cause damage to crops on over 9.6 lakh hectares in Karnataka
Excess rainfall and flooding in northern parts of the Karnataka has caused damages to crops on over 9.6 lakh hectares. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who carried out the aerial survey of flood affected districts such as Kalaburgi and Yadgiri on Tuesday, said according to preliminary survey crops have been damaged on 9,60,578 hectares. Of this, […]
Plant protection a thorn in boosting India, Russia agricultural trade
India and Russia are looking to expand their cooperation in trade and education in the agriculture sector by removing some bottlenecks, but given the resistance to move forward with suitable reforms, it may take time to reach some agreements. As Russia has been insisting on earmarking a pest-free zone for enabling more exports, India has […]
US phosphate major Itafos in talks with Indian companies for rock phosphate projects
US phosphate major Itafos is courting Indian partners for a Guinea-Bissau rock phosphate project—seen as a potential new supply source at a time when China’s export curbs and rising global prices have tightened the fertiliser market. Sources said talks with an Indian entity are at an advanced stage, and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) has already […]
GST hurdles in the fertiliser sector: The subsidy conundrum
The fertilizer sector forms the backbone of India’s agricultural economy, ensuring food security and farmer support. In its 56th Meeting, the GST Council has taken significant steps to ease long-standing concerns in the industry. The recommendations included rationalizing rates on inputs like ammonia and nitric acid which are used to manufacture fertilizers. This was expected […]
India’s new agricultural blueprint – Engineering precision from the plant to the farmer’s pocket
India’s agriculture stands at a watershed moment. For decades, it has been the bedrock of our economy, and now, it is poised for a transformation driven not just by policy, but by a new philosophy: precision at scale. This isn’t merely about technology; it’s about redesigning the entire ecosystem, applying the same rigorous principles of […]