US will hold nations signing trade deals accountable for meeting targets, says trade official
The US will hold accountable countries that sign trade deals with it to meet the targets set in the agreements, a US trade official said on Thursday. “The reasons for the US signing more trade deals is to put more dollars in the pockets of the farmers. The US will hold the other side accountable […]
Chinese buyers shift to costlier Brazilian soyabeans, leaving US farmers anxious
China has “suspended” buying soyabeans from the US and is instead importing the oilseed from Brazil at a higher price, leaving growers worried. China has not purchased a single tonne of soyabean from the US in forward sales for September and October, said trade sources. The US soyabean harvest is set to begin in a […]
India, US negotiating agreement to liberalise trade in goods, non-sensitive agri products: Minister
India and the US are negotiating a multi-sector bilateral trade agreement and as a part of the negotiations, both sides are discussing liberalisation of trade in goods, including non-sensitive agricultural products, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The government is engaged with all relevant stakeholders including agriculture, farming experts, to assess the interests and requirements of […]
India removes import duty on cotton in temporary relief for garment industry
India has exempted import duties on cotton from August 19 to September 30, fulfilling the demand of industry groups who said exemptions would help make the sector more competitive. The temporary suspension of the duty, announced in a government order late on Monday, is seen as a relief for India’s garment industry, which is reeling from a […]
Govt notifies 101 more biostimulants under FCO
The government has registered 101 more biostimulants this week under the Fertiliser Control Order (FCO) taking the total notified formulations to 146. Through the extraordinary gazette notifications on August 13, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, notified the biostimulant product formulations such as extracts of seaweed, Brassica Juncea seed extract, Cytokinin, Glutamic acid, Humalite, […]
Will explore more, no compromise on farmers’ interests: Shivraj on tariffs
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his determination to protect the interests of farmers in the wake of tariff pressures and said it has been decided that there will be no compromise with the interests of the farming community. Speaking at an event in Subrahmanyam Hall in […]
Drought-Resistant Rice: Scientists Find New Gene Variant That Boosts Yields by 27%
Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and their Indian partners have made a major breakthrough in developing drought-tolerant rice varieties that can sustain higher yields during water scarcity. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Botany, highlights a gene variant called OsIRO2 that showed significant potential when introduced into the popular rice […]
Will explore more, no compromise on farmers’ interests: Shivraj on tariffs
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his determination to protect the interests of farmers in the wake of tariff pressures and said it has been decided that there will be no compromise with the interests of the farming community. Speaking at an event in Subrahmanyam Hall in […]
US Agribusiness Giants Eye Bigger Share Of Indian Market Amid Tariff Tensions
As US President Donald Trump moves ahead with steep tariffs on several nations, including India, powerful American agriculture and dairy corporations are expanding their global footprint, with India increasingly in their sights. According to a new SBI Research report, these companies are leveraging their financial strength to dominate markets worldwide, reported IANS. The Indian government, […]
How AI and satellite intelligence are turning Indian agriculture from reactive to proactive
India’s agricultural sector stands at a critical juncture. With 150 million farmers contributing 18 per cent to the nation’s GDP, the sector is facing newer challenges that traditional farming methods can no longer adequately address. Be it shifting weather patterns, deteriorating soil health, or unpredictable pest attacks, we are seeing an environment where reactive farming […]