Agriculutre

The Centre is considering a ₹28,000 crore allocation for food processing schemes PMFME and PMKSY to improve farmers' incomes and reduce post-harvest losses. The plan includes enhancing credit-linked subsidies and modern infrastructure to support farm growth and job creation.

On the first day of 2026, India introduced 185 new seed varieties to boost agricultural productivity. This includes a focus on cotton, rice, and pulses, aiming to improve yields, stability, and reduce reliance on imports.

Lower incomes from the Kharif season and a dampened price outlook for the ongoing winter crop season are worrying farmers. That's also a warning for companies selling both FMCG and durables like fridges and televisions.

After months of supply disruptions, India is set to receive specialty fertilizers from China soon, ensuring timely availability for the rabi sowing season. This development indicates improved bilateral ties and addresses India's concerns regarding fertilizer imports.

An unexpected glut in the apple market has left thousands of growers across Kashmir anxious about their investments into high-density apple farming.

Preliminary discussions have already been held between the government and leading state-owned, cooperative and private sector fertilizer producers, an official said.

While colder temperatures and snowmelt will enhance soil moisture of some rabi crops like wheat and mustard, extreme weather may hit crops in the plains