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Wheat and Sugar Crop Outlook for 2025

March 10, 2025

The agricultural landscape in 2025 presents a mixed picture for key rabi crops, particularly wheat and sugar. As the wheat harvest approaches, uncertainties linger regarding yields. Simultaneously, sugar production faces challenges that could impact food inflation. Current Wheat Production Status ..

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Cotton Industry Challenges in India

March 4, 2025

In recent years, the cotton industry in North India has faced challenges. The emergence of whiteflies and pink bollworms has drastically reduced cotton yields and cultivation areas. In Punjab, cotton was grown on merely one lakh hectares in 2024, a ..

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Soyabean Market Trends and Government Procurement Challenges

February 27, 2025

In recent months, the Indian soyabean market has faced challenges despite government interventions. The central government has procured 20 lakh tonnes of soyabean, yet wholesale prices remain stagnant. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of procurement strategies and market ..

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India’s Strategic Shift in Fertiliser Consumption

February 25, 2025

India is undergoing transformation in its fertilizer consumption strategy. This shift aims at reducing reliance on imported high-analysis fertilisers such as urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). The need for this change arises from the high import ..

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Sustainable Agriculture and Tribal Communities in India

February 19, 2025

India has made strides in promoting sustainable agriculture over the past decade. The focus on organic farming has intensified, with terms like zero-budget farming and chemical-free practices increasingly featured in government policies. This shift has resulted in remarkable growth in ..

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Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccine Biolumpivaxin Approved

February 12, 2025

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) poses threat to cattle health and the dairy industry in India. The recent approval of Biolumpivaxin, a vaccine developed by Biovet, marks a very important moment in combating this disease. This vaccine is notable for being ..

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Potash Mining Prospects in Punjab and Rajasthan

February 10, 2025

Recent developments have brought into light the potential for potash mining in Punjab and Rajasthan. The Punjab Mining Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal announced plans to explore potash reserves in Fazilka and Sri Muktsar Sahib districts. These reserves were identified through ..

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Ranikhet Disease Outbreak in Panchkula

February 7, 2025

Recent reports indicate a severe outbreak of Ranikhet disease in poultry farms located in Barwala and Raipur Rani, Panchkula. Approximately 150,000 chickens have died in the past week. This outbreak raises concerns reminiscent of the 2006 epidemic, where poultry farms ..

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New Fungal Disease Threatens Ginger Crops in Karnataka

February 6, 2025

In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode discovered a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu, Karnataka. The disease, caused by the pathogen Pyricularia spp., poses threat to ginger cultivation. This is the ..

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Nematode Management

February 5, 2025

Plant parasitic nematodes are becoming threat to agriculture in India. Recent discussions among over 100 agricultural scientists at a symposium in Goa brought into light the annual crop losses due to these pests, estimated at ₹25,000 crore. Experts emphasised the ..

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