India's coconut sector drives livelihoods, exports and growth
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Explore how India leads global coconut production, supports 30 million livelihoods, and expands value-added exports with new government schemes.
PM-KUSUM solar pumps help drought-prone Jalna farmers irrigate during day, cut night trips, and boost crops by 15-20%.
India's makhana market is projected to reach Rs 11,000-12,000 crore by 2029-30, driven by rising prices, exports, and government support.
India ranks first in global coconut production with 31.24% share. Read about output, productivity, export goals, and government schemes.
India's kharif sowing area falls to 1,016.57 lakh hectares as of Aug 14, down from last year, due to deficient monsoon and El Nino impact.
India is the world's second-largest fish producer, contributing 8% to global output. Learn about government investments, schemes like PM-MKSSY, and the sector's role in livelihoods.
Free trade agreements can open global markets and boost incomes for Indian farmers through agricultural and processed food exports.
PM Modi's call to globalize millets and agri-products creates major opportunities for food processors, says Granoxy Naturals' Shubham Tiwari, boosting exports and jobs.
ISMA and ICAR-ISRI sign MoU to set up Advanced Centre for Quality Sugarcane Seed Production in UP, aiming to boost yields, sugar recovery, and farmer incomes.
Mithilesh Desai, 'Jackfruit King', met PM Modi at a wedding reception, discussing jackfruit's potential, value-added products, and a national cluster plan.
Govt says only 3.1% of 70,652 fruit & veg samples exceeded FSSAI pesticide limits in 3 years. Shivraj Singh Chouhan cites MPRNL, NPSS initiatives.
India's dairy sector booms: 50.42 lakh farmers now get Kisan Credit Card benefits, milk production hits 247.87 MT in 2024-25. Key schemes boost growth.
Gujarat begins 45-day digital crop survey from Aug 15, covering 95 lakh plots in 18,197 villages under AgriStack. Farmers can self-register via app.
Odisha govt confirms AgriStack registration optional for Kharif paddy procurement; 94,657 farmers registered; awareness drives launched.
Global rice production may fall 9M tonnes to 536.4M in 2026-27 due to El Nino, high costs, and tensions. Imports rise, stocks tighten.
Discover how Indian startups like Shastratva Technologies and Rise 'N Shine Biotech are transforming farming with electric harvesters and biotech innovations.
India exports 18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer profits by 18%. A milestone in global agri-trade.
Govt says no shortage of urea and DAP in last 3 years and ongoing Kharif 2026. Subsidised rates, imports, and monitoring via iFMS ensure timely availability.
Govt says fertiliser DBT guarantees subsidised supply to all eligible farmers, including tenants; new sales framework rolled out in 56 districts.
Pusa Krishi CEO Akriti Sharma says incubation ecosystems are vital for agri-startups to survive the 'valley of death', citing technical validation as a key challenge.