July Rains Offer Relief but Ag Risks Loom: CRISIL
Early July rains ease monsoon concerns after a dry June, but CRISIL warns of uneven rainfall, delayed sowing, and El Nino risks to agriculture.
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Early July rains ease monsoon concerns after a dry June, but CRISIL warns of uneven rainfall, delayed sowing, and El Nino risks to agriculture.
India's agrochemical sector faces muted Q1FY27 earnings, but exporters will outperform domestic peers due to global demand and currency gains, says Anand Rathi.
Central assistance of Rs 9,404.47 crore helped distribute 21.61 lakh farm machines to small farmers under SMAM, with 27,554 Custom Hiring Centers established.
Experts at ASSOCHAM summit stress innovation, global collaboration, and climate-resilient tech to boost India's seed ecosystem and agricultural productivity.
Improved monsoon in July supports kharif sowing recovery despite uneven rainfall. Reservoir levels mitigate risks. Key crops like rice and pulses see acreage decline.
ICAR-CMFRI engages over 200 farmers in Kerala, promoting natural farming and balanced fertiliser use to combat soil degradation.
Agriculture Commissioner PK Singh says district-level plans are ready despite 40% rain deficit. Rice and wheat stocks are healthy, with imports possible if needed.
Yara South Asia MD Sanjiv Kanwar calls for balanced crop nutrition to reduce nitrogen overuse, boost productivity, and help farmers adapt to climate stress.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will chair a meeting on El Nino's impact on agriculture, with state officials and IMD experts participating virtually.
India's kharif sowing rises to 119.90 lakh hectares, with rice area up 4.27 lakh hectares. Government hikes MSP for 14 crops for 2026-27 season.
India's weak monsoon start with 38% rainfall deficit threatens kharif sowing, down 3.9%. Reservoir levels offer buffer, but close monitoring needed.
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ICAR-IIOR's biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology improves seed quality and yields by up to 30% in groundnut and soybean, boosting resilience against climate stress.
India's kharif sowing reaches 84.6 lakh hectares as of June 12, with rice area up. MSP for 14 crops approved by CCEA for 2026-27 season.
Strengthening El Nino conditions slash kharif sowing by 3.9% YoY, with pulses acreage falling 43.2%, says ICICI Bank Research.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy writes to Agriculture Minister seeking Price Deficiency Payment Scheme for Karnataka mango farmers facing severe market distress.
Govt assures comfortable fertiliser stock for Kharif 2026 at 51% of requirement, with increased organic manure use despite US-Iran peace deal concerns.
NABARD predicts resilient demand for agricultural credit in FY27, driven by higher input costs, KCC coverage, and allied investments. Rising interest rates remain a key challenge.
India assures adequate fertiliser stocks for kharif season amid West Asia tensions. Global urea price drop may ease subsidy burden, says govt.
India's agriculture GVA rose to Rs 48.7 lakh crore in 2023-24, up from Rs 20.9 lakh crore in 2014-15, with 8.83% CAGR. Food grain production hit a record 357.73 MT.