The Centre has approved large-scale procurement of pulses and oilseeds at Minimum Support Price under the Price Support Scheme, giving relief to farmers in Tamil…
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Category: Agro
BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference Held in Indore on June 12–13 with Focus on Small Farmers and Food Security
The two-day conference of agriculture ministers of BRICS countries was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12 and 13, 2026, with a focus on…
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Khet Bachao Abhiyan Reaches Over 9.42 Lakh Farmers, Promotes Balanced Fertiliser Use
The nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan, launched under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has reached more than 9.42 lakh farmers…
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NIFTEM-T Students Urged to Turn Millets into Global Superfood Category
Students of the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management-Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) have been encouraged to drive the global adoption of millets by developing innovative…
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India Urged to Revive Indigenous ‘Orphan Crops’ to Strengthen Protein Security and Cut Import Dependence
New GFI India report highlights climate-resilient traditional crops as future drivers of nutrition, food security, and the plant-protein economy As India intensifies efforts to diversify…
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India Records Highest-Ever Foodgrain Production at 376.56 Million Tons in 2025–26
India has achieved a historic milestone in agricultural production, with total foodgrain output estimated at 376.563 million tons in 2025–26, according to the Third Advance…
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CAMPCO Welcomes Proposed Prof. U.R. Rao Science Centre in Udupi
The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative Limited (CAMPCO) has welcomed the proposed ‘Prof U. R. Rao Advanced Science Centre’ in Udupi, calling…
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India’s Blueberry Farming Enters Growth Phase Despite Cost and Knowledge Challenges
India’s emerging blueberry industry is gradually moving from experimental cultivation to a commercially promising segment, driven by rising consumer demand for healthy foods, protected farming…
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Purple Wheat: The Supergrain Bringing More Nutrition to Everyday Bread
A newly developed variety of purple wheat from Oklahoma State University is drawing global attention for its enhanced nutritional profile and potential health benefits. Developed…
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Bengal Potato Output Crosses 140 Lakh Tonnes; Cold Storage Loading Jumps 14%
Potato loading in cold storages across West Bengal has risen by 14 per cent this season following a bumper harvest, with the State’s total potato…
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