Rural Incomes May Take A Hit This Year, Says IEG Economist Sekhar
IEG economist CSC Sekhar says uneven rainfall may dent Kharif output and rural incomes, and suggests the government could raise PM-KISAN support for farmers.
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IEG economist CSC Sekhar says uneven rainfall may dent Kharif output and rural incomes, and suggests the government could raise PM-KISAN support for farmers.
APEDA has facilitated the export of 24 metric tonnes of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana to Canada, marking a step in expanding global market access for Indian FPOs.
Brazil's ethanol sector eyes new demand from tractors, sustainable aviation fuel and marine bunker fuel, with corn ethanol set to hit nearly 30% of output.
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IREF's Dev Garg says India's surplus stocks can cover a 14% rise in global rice demand even as world production dips and export rivals struggle.
ICAR and FCI sign an MoU to test nitrogen, CO2 and phosphine alternatives for managing storage pests in wheat and rice, aiming to cut chemical reliance.
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The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh's first women farmers' conference in Delhi highlighted women's role in agriculture and urged policy focus on organic farming.
Cabinet approves higher Rabi MSP for 2027-28; Shivraj Singh Chouhan says farmers are guaranteed 50% to 106% returns over production cost.
Union Cabinet approves higher MSPs for six rabi crops for 2027-28, with bigger hikes for oilseeds and lentils and a modest Rs 25 rise for wheat.
The CCEA approves higher MSP for all mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2027-28, with safflower and mustard seeing the biggest increases.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan clears MSP procurement worth Rs 5,547.99 crore for pulses and oilseeds in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
IREF says rice noodles, bran oil, protein and husk-based silica can help Indian millers and exporters earn more value from every tonne of grain.
The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh's first national conclave of women farmers seeks greater representation in farm policy, tied to the UN's IYWF 2026.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan says farmers will get accurate FTA information and export-quality standards will be promoted under Khet Bachao Abhiyan.
At the National Agriculture Conference, Shivraj Singh Chouhan released PM-RKVY sanction letters for 10 states and urged a politics-free 'Team Agriculture' push.
Inside Brazil's AgTech Valley, where 1,000+ firms and researchers use fungi and bacteria to cut fertiliser reliance and boost crop health.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh will host the All India Women Farmers' Workers Conference in Delhi on September 30, honouring outstanding women farmers across categories.
Dutch State Secretary Silvio Erkens says India and the Netherlands will expand farm cooperation on seed innovation, AI tools and climate resilience, and weighs the India-EU FTA.