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From Assam to Nilgiri: How regional teas are becoming premium brands

India's tea market is shifting towards premium products and regional diversity. Gen Z and millennials are driving this growth, seeking authenticity and unique flavors. Regional teas from Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri are gaining new recognition. Changing lifestyles and modern retail are expanding tea consumption and accessibility. Innovation and heritage are key for the industry's future growth.

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2026 7:16 pm

TVK governments first Budget to be presented on August 5 in Tamil Nadu

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Vinoth will present the States Agriculture Budget on August 6, 2026

The Hindu 21 Jul 2026 12:59 pm

Haryana police close Shambu border ahead of farmers motorcycle rally

A traffic advisory has been issued with alternative routes

The Hindu 21 Jul 2026 10:06 am

Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit; East, Central India may see improved rains: Report

India's Kharif sowing gap narrowed significantly last week. This progress occurred despite a widening cumulative rainfall deficit over recent weeks. Rice acreage has nearly matched last year's pace, leading the recovery. Other crops like pulses and oilseeds also saw their shortfalls decrease. Improved rainfall is forecast for East and Central India in the coming weeks.

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2026 9:58 am

Protein inflation surges as costlier fodder pushes up milk, chicken prices

Protein inflation was 4.6% in May and 2.6% in January, it showed. Inflation in vegetarian protein sources also gathered pace, rising to 3.5% in June from 2.7% in May, after remaining flat in January.

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2026 6:00 am

ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047

Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based industries, carbon markets, and rural entrepreneurship.

The Economic Times 20 Jul 2026 10:36 am

News in Frames: The weight of a nations food

From dawn until dusk, they lift, carry, stack and unload sacks of grain and agricultural commodities, keeping the flow of food moving from farms to markets

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 10:35 am

Monsoon revival lifts kharif hopes, but experts say El Nio threat is far from over

Indias southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, however, that the El Nino risk isnt over.

The Economic Times 10 Jul 2026 4:02 pm

Roadside vendors turned exporters: Meghalayas numbered farmers reap fruits of labour

A 433-member organic farmers producer company in Ri-Bhoi districts Jirang has become a model of successful farm collectivisation

The Hindu 5 Jul 2026 2:39 am

Razors edge: On the progress of the southwest monsoon

High heat and low rainfall is threatening agricultural produce

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 1:17 am

El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methods

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El Nino impacts, cultivators are embracing Direct Seeded Rice and Alternate Wetting and Drying. These methods significantly reduce water usage and labor costs. The Dr Reddy's Foundation is actively promoting these changes, alongside soil health improvements, to ensure sustainable agriculture in the region.

The Economic Times 18 Jun 2026 2:03 pm