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Community seed banks are expanding across India to preserve traditional crop varieties and strengthen climate-resilient farming systems.

Farmers in Uttarakhand are using forest leaf compost to improve soil fertility, reduce input costs, and strengthen organic farming systems.

India's dairy cooperatives sign a landmark deal to supply fresh milk to Assam Rifles across the Northeast — and open a ₹44 crore market for local farmers.

The GI-tagged Naga Tree Tomato is gaining market attention, creating new opportunities for growers in Nagaland's hill districts.

India has built record seed reserves ahead of Kharif 2026, aiming to protect farmers from delayed rains, crop losses, and re-sowing challenges.

States are activating contingency plans as concerns grow over a weaker monsoon and its potential impact on Kharif crops across India.

The Centre has activated contingency plans, seed reserves, and state-level crop strategies as concerns grow over a weak monsoon and El Niño conditions.

The Agriculture Ministry has started nationwide Kharif preparedness reviews as states gear up for the 2026 monsoon sowing season.

The Agriculture Ministry has launched a Kharif contingency plan focused on seed reserves, water management, and district-level crop planning amid El Niño concerns.

An early monsoon forecast is expected to help farmers begin Kharif sowing of rice, maize, soybean, and sugarcane across several states.