In a significant policy move, the Central government has slashed the reserve price of rice sold by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the…
View More Centre Reduces FCI Rice Price under OMSS by ₹550/Quintal to Support States and Ethanol Producers
In a move to strengthen transparency and accountability, the Indian government has proposed amendments to the rules governing the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the…
View More Govt Proposes Stricter Rules for Transparency in GM Crop Panel Decisions
Synopsis: A recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI) highlights a 5% decline in the consumption of pulses and cereals in India, reflecting a…
View More Indians’ Consumption of Pulses, Cereals Declines by 5% as Spending Patterns Shift: SBI Report
India is set to release updated standards for organic agricultural products on January 9, aligning them with the latest European Union guidelines. The revised standards…
View More India to Unveil Revised Standards for Organic Products to Align with Global Benchmarks
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi visited Agartala on December 28-29, 2024, engaging in various programs to review central schemes and assess progress in food security, renewable…
View More Pralhad Joshi’s Agartala Visit: Key Developments Across Food Security and Renewable Energy
Despite being a significant agricultural contributor, Rajasthan struggles with inadequate food processing facilities, leaving farmers dependent on Gujarat and Punjab for processing and exporting their…
View More Rajasthan Farmers Pin Hopes on Promised Processing Units for Growth
UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is poised to revolutionize Indian agriculture with a strategic focus on technology, climate-smart solutions, and digital innovation. CEO Ashish Dobhal emphasized that…
View More UPL-SAS Eyes Tech and Climate Solutions for Growth after $200 Million Investment
Jackfruit, a massive fruit native to South Asia, is rapidly gaining traction among consumers and food manufacturers, particularly as demand for plant-based alternatives surges. With…
View More Jackfruit Gains Popularity among Consumers and Food Companies
ITC has announced plans to significantly scale up its agricultural initiatives, targeting an increase in Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to 4,000 over the next four…
View More ITC to Expand Farmer Network to 4,000 FPOs, Targets 10 Million Farmers by 2029
This World Soil Day highlights the urgent need to address India’s soil health crisis, a cornerstone of agriculture and food security. With over 50% of…
View More World Soil Day 2024: A Call to Restore India’s Soil Health