Indian govt plans to transform agriculture sector via cooperatives
One of the proposals in the Indian Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday that has gone unnoticed is a strategy to transform Indian agriculture by tapping the cooperatives. Pointing to Demand No. 16 for the Ministry of Cooperation, experts in the agriculture sector say a grant-in-aid of ₹450 crore has been provided […]
Targeted investment in direct-seeded rice key to climate-resilient farming: IRRI study
Targeted investment in direct seeded rice (DSR) research can help reshape India’s future of climate resilient farming, according to a study by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The IRRI study, in partnership with Indian research organizations and supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), demonstrates how targeted investment in DSR research can help address […]
US said to have accepted India’s position on GM crops in lieu of concession on apples, nuts
In the trade deal with the US, India is believed to have not agreed to allow the controversial genetically-modified soybean and maize, while there may be parity of duty on other farm products as agreed with the European Union. Along with the Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s assertion on no compromise on sensitive sectors, businessline has reliably learnt […]
Bharat-VISTAAR launch to transform Indian agriculture with AI
Terming the budget proposals for Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), stakeholders from the sector said it will be a transformative AI reform in Indian agriculture. Amit Singh, Partner at Deloitte, said Bharat VISTAAR brings AI to the heart of agriculture by integrating ICAR knowledge and agri‑startup insights to offer farmers verified, contextual, […]
India’s Budget cuts subsidy for food, fertiliser, fuel cut 5% to ₹4.3 lakh crore
A marginal increase in food subsidy, despite procurement cost going up every year due to increase in minimum support prices (MSPs) of paddy and wheat, has helped the government in reducing allocation for crucial food, fertiliser and fuel (LPG cylinder). These subsidies have been cut 4.7 per cent to ₹4.3 lakh crore during 2026-27, from […]
Climate change vs harvest: How extreme weather is reshaping crop yields
For many years, agriculture relied on a predictable pattern. Seasons followed a certain rhythm, and farmers planted their crops with confidence gained from years of experience. This predictability is fading fast. Climate change is no longer just an issue for policymakers and scientists. It now plays a crucial role in what farmers choose to grow, […]
India’s agri exports have potential to reach $100 billion in 4 years, says Survey
India’s combined exports of agriculture, marine products, food and beverage has the potential to reach $100 billion over the next four years, said the Economic Survey. India’s agri exports stood at $51.1 billion in FY25. India is the world’s second-largest agricultural producer by value, but according to the WTO’s World Trade Statistics, the country’s share […]
India’s pulses imports likely to drop by 30% during FY26 to 5 million tonnes
India’s pulses will likely decline by about a third to around 5 million tonnes during the current financial year against 7.3 million tonnes the previous fiscal year on higher carried forward stocks, weakening rupee against the dollar and levy of duty on yellow peas. “India imported 7.3 million tonnes last year. I think this year […]
India secures duty concessions for various agri products under FTA with EU
India has secured duty concessions for its agricultural exports under the free trade agreement with the European Union for various products, including processed foods, tea, coffee, spices, table grapes, sheep and lamb meat, according to the Commerce Ministry. The move is expected to help boost exports of these commodities in the 27 nations of the EU, as […]
PMO urges Finance Ministry to propose ways to accelerate agri growth in Budget
The 2025-26 Financial Bill may focus on renewed thrust to rural economy boosting exports, via cooperatives, FPOs, This year, the Budget will likely focus on providing renewed thrust to the rural economy, with the Prime Minister’s Office urging the Finance Ministry to accelerate agricultural growth. “The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has taken cognisance of the declining growth […]