Agriculture Current Affairs
Agriculture Current Affairs 2026–27 covers the latest updates on farming, agri schemes, MSP, crop production, agri technology, food security, animal husbandry, and rural development for competitive exams.
APEDA to Set Up Basmati Training Centre in Pilibhit
The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will establish a basmati and organic training centre along with a demonstration farm in Pilibhit district of Uttar...
Yoga 365 Campaign Launched to Promote Daily Practice
The Ministry of Ayush has launched “Yoga 365”, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging daily adoption of yoga as part of routine life. The campaign was unveiled during...
UAE Passport Rises in 2025 Global Strength Rankings
The United Arab Emirates has achieved one of its most significant diplomatic milestones with its passport now ranked among the world’s strongest. The 2025 Henley Passport Index places...
Centre Launches ₹600 Crore Kapas Kranti Mission
The central government has launched the ₹600 crore “Kapas Kranti Mission” to enhance high-yield, long-staple cotton cultivation through innovative agricultural practices and technology. The mission aims to replicate...
Free Trade Agreements Threaten Farmers’ Seed Rights
Recent reports reveal that free trade agreements (FTAs) are increasingly used by wealthy nations to impose strict intellectual property (IP) rules on seeds and biodiversity. These rules threaten...
MP Cabinet Approves First Kodo-Kutki Procurement
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has taken steps to enhance agricultural support and farmer welfare in 2025. The state government decided to procure millets like Kodo and Kutki directly...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Pulses Mission and Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
The Government of India launched two key agricultural initiatives in 2025. These are the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission and the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. Both aim to...
India Leads Global Effort for Sustainable Food Systems on World Food Day 2025
World Food Day 2025, observed on 16 October, focuses on global food security and sustainable agriculture. The theme, Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,...
Sundarbans Aquaculture Model Wins FAO Global Award
The Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) of West Bengal’s Sundarbans has earned global acclaim for its Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model. The Food and Agriculture...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates ICAR-IIMR Facility, Focuses on Maize for Farmer Empowerment
The Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, recently visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR) in...
New Begonia Species Named Chowna Buku Chulu Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
A team from the State Horticulture Research and Development Institute (SHRDI), Arunachal Pradesh, discovered a new Begonia species in Basar, Laparada district. The plant features sparkling red leaves...
