Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
El Nino, characterised by unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, is typically associated with drier and hotter conditions in India
Too hot to handle: Heatwave in North India slows textile, rice supply chains
Northern India's blistering heatwaves are wreaking havoc on vital industries, significantly hampering the trade of Basmati rice and textile production in the Delhi-NCR region. Workers face unbearable temperatures, resulting in increased absenteeism and interruptions in manufacturing processes. Additionally, erratic power supply complicates timely export shipments.
Foodgrain output seen rising 5% to 376.5 MT
Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed it the highest-ever foodgrain output in the country's history.
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Wheat output likely to rise by 2.29% to 120.65 mn tons for 2025-26
India's wheat output is set for a significant increase. Production is projected to reach 120.65 million tonnes in the 2025-26 crop year. This rise is expected despite some localized damage from unseasonal weather. Overall foodgrain production is also forecast to grow. The agriculture ministry confirms stable and resilient wheat production.
India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf
India's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions. This decline impacts Indian prices, which have already fallen. Non-basmati rice exports showed a small increase. Delays in transit due to the ongoing conflict are affecting new deals.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved sugarcane prices paid by cooperative societies to farmers. This decision benefits over two lakh farmers and cooperative societies by an estimated Rs. 1,500 crore. The move addresses past Income Tax demands. A Union Ministry of Cooperation amendment in 2023 enabled this State Government approval strengthening the cooperative sector and farmer interests.
AIADMK, BJP criticise Tamil Nadu government over crop loan waiver announcement
Mr. Palaniswami said the TVK, in its election manifesto, assured to completely waive off loans of farmers who held up to 5 acre of land. But now, instead of using land as the criterion, the government has considered money as the yardstick.
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather
A sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weather in April and May, probably due to the El Nino weather phenomenon, then spoiled the fruits themselves, an official said.
Onion farmers demand 1500 per quintal compensation, procure onions at 25 per kg
The farmers claimed that they are struggling to recover the production cost of onions and demanded a 1,500-per-quintal compensation for farmers who sold their yields at the lowest price
Farmers from Punjab protest at Mohali-Chandigarh boundary against Centre Government
Farmers alleged the Central Government is encroaching on Punjabs water through amendments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board rules, the Dam Safety Act, the Water Amendment Act 2024 and the Punjab Reorganisation Act
India figures in EU's draft list for continued export of aquaculture products
India has been reinstated on the European Union's draft list for aquaculture product exports, ensuring continued shipments beyond September 2026. This inclusion follows India's compliance with EU regulations on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals. The move is a significant boost for India's seafood export sector, highlighting the EU's confidence in India's food safety standards.
Delhi High Court rejects plea against tax exemption for agricultural income in Capital
The Bench stated that the issue fell outside the courts domain and it cannot direct the Delhi Government to legislate a law to introduce a new taxation framework
