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Rabi wheat has been sown in 297.02 lakh hectares, rice in 13.90 lakh hectares, pulses in 140.13 lakh hectares, coarse cereals in 46.66 lakh hectares and area sown under oilseeds is 74.12 lakh hectares
Rabi crops sowing stands at 571.84 la ha by December Read More
Millets have gained attention for their nutritional value and resilience in case of water scarcity and climate change, making them a viable option for struggling farmers if markets can be further developed
Study shows millets boost child growth by 50% Read More
India’s farm equipment market is 7 percent of the global market, with more than 80 percent of the value contribution coming from tractors
India’s farm equipment market to grow to $18 bn by 2025: Report Read More
Fall Armyworm is an insect, which causes considerable yield losses in cultivated maize, rice, sorghum, millet, and other crops as it is capable of attacking over 80 species of crops, if not under good management and control
FAO scales up fight against Fall Armyworm Read More
This presents a huge opportunity for corporations and investors to invest in Asia’s Agri-Food industry by placing a stronger focus on promising high-impact innovations
Asia needs $800 bn investment agri-food sector: PwC, Rabobank, Temasek study Read More
The government has approved a scheme for sugar export by providing a lump sum export subsidy at the rate of Rs.10,448 per metric tonne
India to export 60 LMT surplus sugar this season Read More
The Central government is planing to set-up a dedicated Agri Entrepreneurs Cell for start-ups and small entrepreneurs, a senior official in the government said today.
Centre to launch Agri Entrepreneurs Cell for start-ups soon Read More
Understanding how climate change is affecting crops, the productivity and how we can adopt and adapt to these changes is going to require the best statistics, including use of new digital tools, Bill Gates says
What does Bill Gates say in regard to small farmers, climate change and right information? Read More
New partnership with global agriculture research giant to focus on tackling challenge of health, environmental and social sustainability in food
ICRISAT, University of Reading join hands to grow high nutrition food Read More
Kan Biosys, a specialised agri-biotech company working in the field of plant nutrition and pest management, has launched Speed Kompost, an eco-friendly product that tackles the problem of stubble burning
Kan Biosys brings in solution to stubble burning, improving soil carbon Read More