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Agri Ministry to Launch CROPIC

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India is set to launch CROPIC, an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing crop monitoring and loss assessment. CROPIC stands for...

June 12, 2025

India-US Agricultural Trade Relations and Tariff Reforms

India is currently navigating a complex landscape in its agricultural trade relations with the United States. A recent working paper by NITI Aayog marks the need for India...

June 3, 2025

Stingless Bees Enhance Crop Yields

Recent research marks the role of stingless bees in agriculture. Conducted by Nagaland University, the study reveals how these bees can improve crop yields and quality. The research...

May 28, 2025

India’s Agricultural Trade

India’s agricultural trade has witnessed developments in recent years. In the fiscal year 2024-25, agricultural exports rose by 6.4% to reach $51.9 billion. This increase contrasts sharply with...

May 27, 2025

Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

The recent designation of new Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) marks the importance of traditional farming practices. These systems are recognised for their role in preserving biodiversity...

May 24, 2025

Hybrid Paddy Seeds

Punjab’s agricultural landscape faces uncertainty regarding hybrid paddy seeds. The state government has set June 1 for paddy transplantation. However, a court ruling on seed usage is pending,...

May 16, 2025

Rice and Wheat Cultivation in India

India’s agricultural landscape has seen shift towards rice and wheat cultivation. This trend has been driven by various factors, including government support, irrigation availability, and advancements in crop...

May 13, 2025

India’s Agricultural Shift

The Government of India’s recent agricultural strategy aims to reduce paddy cultivation by 5 million hectares to promote pulses and oilseeds. This initiative is driven by the need...

May 9, 2025

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Campaign

The ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ is agricultural campaign set to run from May 29 to June 12, 2025. The initiative aims to educate and assist 1 to 1.5...

May 9, 2025

Odisha Millet Mission

The Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) was launched in 2017 to revive traditional millet cultivation in Odisha. This initiative aimed to restore millets to local diets and enhance the...

May 7, 2025

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