CM Revanth Reddy for crop diversification, as below normal rainfall is forecast
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to educate farmers on the impacts of El Nio and the usage of less water-intensive crops, as below normal rainfall is forecast for monsoon
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple crops
The agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, empowering Indian fruit growers to be more enterprising to produce quality horticultural crops against mounting climatic aberrations.
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native orphan crops for protein security
India can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenous crops, say experts.
Onion farmers seek 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from Centre
Bharat Dighole, founder-president of the Maharashtra State Onion Growers Farmers Association, said that farmers have suffered huge losses over the years due to what he termed flawed export policies, spurious seeds, storage losses and other factors
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from Centre
Maharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore revival package. Farmers have suffered significant losses due to export bans, price crashes, and natural calamities. The association seeks direct financial assistance and policy changes to support growers and the rural economy.
Telangana procured 60 LMT paddy so far, 60% of Indias total procurement: Uttam
Telangana Civil Supplies Minister says while rice production in Telangana is growing, the quantity of rice being accepted by the Centre through FCI is being reduced
Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra also said crop diversification, agricultural self-reliance, and sustainability have become the govt's core priorities, urging States to align their plans accordingly
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.
Bayer CropScience Q4 net profit rises 13% on higher revenues
Bayer CropScience's profit surged 13% in the March quarter and 21% for the full fiscal year.
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.
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
