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Government Tightens Fertiliser Tracking, Links Farmer Purchases to Land Records
India is moving towards tighter digital oversight of fertiliser sales as the government expands its Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS).
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India Proposes Complete Ban on Carbosulfan Insecticide: What It Means for Farmers
What happens when a widely used insecticide suddenly comes under a proposed nationwide ban? India’s move against Carbosulfan could reshape pest management across paddy, cotton and horticultural crops.
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FSSAI Issues 150 Notices to Food Companies Over Misleading Ads
Every day, consumers pick up a packet of biscuits, a bottle of juice or an energy drink based on what the label and advertisement promise. But how much of that information can consumers trust?
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Goa pushes marigold farming with one lakh seedlings
What if a flower that fills Goa’s temples, festivals and celebrations could also become a new source of income for farmers?
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Opium Prices Surge to ₹1 Lakh/kg as Farmers Seek More Cultivation Licences
Imagine growing a crop so valuable that a single kilogram could earn nearly ₹1 lakh. For many licensed opium farmers in India, this is no longer a distant dream but a daily reality.
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Delhi State Cooperative Bank to Expand Financing Support for Farmers and Artisans
Delhi State Cooperative Bank is expanding its focus beyond traditional banking to reach farmers, artisans and other underserved communities.
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RBI Warns Pacific Warming May Threaten Indian Agriculture
India's agriculture sector has received a cautious reminder from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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Maharashtra Becomes the First State to Unlock the Second RKVY Installment: What ₹335 Crore Means for Indian Agriculture
The second installment of ₹335 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is more than just another fund release. It represents a reward for efficient implementation and responsible utilization of public funds.
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Beyond Higher Yields: Why India's Next Agricultural Revolution Must Focus on Farmers' Income
For decades, India's agricultural success has been measured by one question: How much did the country produce?
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NABARD Revises Unit Cost Framework to Strengthen Agricultural Credit in India
Agricultural credit has always been the lifeline of Indian farming, but what happens when the cost of building a dairy farm, buying modern equipment, or setting up an irrigation system rises faster than the loan…
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NABARD Forecasts Continued Growth in Farm Credit Demand
A farmer's journey doesn't begin with sowing seeds. It often begins with arranging money for seeds, fertilizers, labour, and equipment.
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₹6,500 Per Tonne: Government Steps In as Crop Prices Crash
₹6,500 per tonne. Sounds like support, but the real story is why farmers needed it in the first place.
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How the West Asia Conflict Could Increase Pesticide Costs for Farmers
A war thousands of kilometres away can still reach India’s farms. The ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to ripple through global supply chains, and its impact may soon be felt in agriculture.
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Cabinet Approves ₹1,718 Crore MSP Funding for Cotton Farmers: What It Means for India’s Agriculture
When crop prices fall in the market, farmers often face the biggest loss. Cotton growers across India have been dealing with similar price pressure in recent seasons.
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Government Approves MSP Procurement of Gram, Mustard, and Lentils for Rabi 2026
To safeguard farmer incomes and stabilise crop prices, the Government of India has approved MSP procurement of gram, mustard, and lentils for the Rabi 2026 season.During harvest season, market prices often decline…
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Tea Industry Seeks Policy Support as Costs Surge and Labour Shortages Deepen
India’s tea industry is at a critical crossroads, where rising costs and shrinking margins are forcing producers to reassess their sustainability and survival strategies.India’s tea sector, one of the country’s oldest…
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Micro Fertilizer Industry Has Requested a Consistent GST Rate Of 5% And Quicker Reimbursement Of Credit Amounts From The Ministry of Finance
As India’s Union Budget for 2026 approaches, a key slice of the agriculture sector is putting forward its wishlist.
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India's Agriculture Reaches New Heights in 2025, GST Reductions and New Reforms Set the Stage for 2026
New Delhi: The Indian agriculture sector is closing out 2025 on an incredibly positive note, marked by record-breaking production and significant financial relief for the farming community.
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Maharashtra and Karnataka Lead in Farmer Suicides in 2023, NCRB Report Reveals
According to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 10,786 farmers and agricultural workers ended their lives in 2023.
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GST Reforms Deliver Major Savings for Indian Farmers
India’s agriculture sector is getting a big boost as both Central and State governments have slashed GST rates on key agricultural equipment and related goods.
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India Launches Ambitious Pulses Mission to Achieve Self-Sufficiency by 2031
India has unveiled a major initiative to make the country self-reliant in pulse production by 2031, approving a six-year mission with an investment of ₹11,440 crore.
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US, India Rush to Finalize Tariff-Reducing Trade Deal as Disputes Over Dairy and Agriculture Persist
With just days left before a major tariff deadline, the United States and India are working around the clock to finalize an interim trade deal that could lower tariffs and boost economic ties.
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Maharashtra Becomes First State in India to Approve AI Policy for Agriculture
In a major step to modernise farming, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for Agriculture—called the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–2029.
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Amit Shah Calls for Introspection as India’s Economy Transforms, Urges Chambers to Evolve
Introduction:While inaugurating the new headquarters of MACCIA in Mumbai, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said India is witnessing transformative changes in industry, commerce, and agriculture, and urged…