Agricultural News
Monsoon to advance over remaining parts in next 3-4 days
The Southwest monsoon is crucial for kharif crops, accounting for 60% of the total agricultural production in the country.
2 min read26 Jun 2025Horticulture output estimated at record 367.72 million tonnes in 2024-25
Releasing the data, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union agriculture minister, said that the total area under horticulture crops witness an increase of 1.81 lakh hectares to 29.26 million hectares and the country witness record production of 367.72 mt.
1 min read25 Jun 2025India farm yields resilient to climate change thanks to science: Ramesh Chand
He, however, emphasised that just because yield is not getting impacted doesn't mean that climate change is not happening. But so far, science and technology, research and development, and irrigation facilities and many other initiatives have been helpful in countering the effects of climate change.
2 min read29 May 2025As harvest picks up pace, wheat flour prices fall by ₹5-7 per kg, offering relief to consumers
The softening of prices, as per industry people, could not have come at a better time as policymakers intensify efforts to rein in food inflation.
3 min read28 Apr 2025New US report flags ‘Make in India’, other Indian policies as trade barriers
The US has in a new report criticised not just India's trade barriers but also some of its domestic policies, including those meant to encourage local manufacturing and supporting farmers. The report casts a shadow on ongoing negotiations between India and the US for a bilateral trade agreement.
5 min read1 Apr 2025Make fiscal subsidies easy to monitor at every level of government
India’s central government has worked at fiscal transparency, but its states have a long way to go. Address problems of definitional ambiguity, off-budget financing and deferred payments for better governance.
3 min read19 Mar 2025Privatization of fertilizer companies back on the menu, one small firm at a time
The process may begin in Q1- Q2 of FY26, depending upon market conditions and the consensus of stakeholders
3 min read29 Jan 2025Indian agriculture needs support. Reform farm prices at the very least.
A guarantee on minimum support prices can only ensure that the government’s policy is implemented. The system needs wider coverage and the farming sector more support. Will the government's talks with farmers result in broad reforms?
4 min read23 Jan 2025Centre mandates waterproofing test for tractors used in wetland cultivation
The new standards have been prepared by the Bureau of Indian Standards, ensuring they meet the requirements of Indian agriculture while aligning with international practices like those outlined in OECD Code 2, which is a set of rules for testing tractors.
3 min read10 Jan 2025India’s budget needs to address three medium-to-long term priorities
Employment incentive schemes in 10 labour-intensive sectors should be launched, even as public investment is enlarged in fresh-water supply and cutting-edge technologies. This can deliver a big-band transformation. Resources could be raised by getting rid of flab in the fiscal system.
4 min read26 Dec 2024