Kharif Crop Area Falls by 17.69 Lakh Hectares, Which Crops Are Losing Ground?
India’s Kharif area is down 17.69 lakh hectares in 2026. Rice, maize and oilseeds have declined, while pulses have gained ground.
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Madhya Pradesh Farmers Demand 100% Procurement of Moong Crop
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have demanded 100% procurement of moong at the Minimum Support Price, saying many growers are unable to sell their produce despite a good harvest.
July Rains Revive Maharashtra’s Kharif Season as Sowing Crosses 80%
Good monsoon rainfall in July has revived Maharashtra's kharif season, with sowing crossing 80% of the normal area after early delays caused by weak rains.
Global Crop Prices Hit Three-Year High as Heatwaves and War Disrupt Food Supplies
Global crop prices have climbed to a three-year high as extreme heat in Europe and the ongoing Black Sea conflict threaten grain supplies, raising concerns for food inflation and Indian…
India Successfully Ships Mangoes to Dubai by Sea, Opening a Cheaper Export Route for…
India has successfully exported Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai by sea for the first time under a new protocol developed by ICAR-CISH and APEDA, reducing transport costs and creating…
Agriculture Minister Calls for Higher Pulses and Oilseed Yields to Cut Imports
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged scientists to boost pulses and oilseed productivity to reduce India's dependence on imports.
Agriculture Minister Pushes for Tougher Laws Against Fake Seeds and Pesticides
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called for stricter laws against fake seeds and pesticides while unveiling a roadmap for a developed agriculture sector.
Kharif Acreage Expected to Rise as Sowing Window Remains Open Till August 15
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Kharif crop acreage is expected to increase in the coming weeks as farmers continue sowing across major states.
Centre Approves ₹1,000 Crore Mission to Expand Cotton Productivity and Quality
The Union government has approved a ₹1,000 crore Cotton Mission aimed at improving productivity, seed quality, and farmer incomes across major cotton-growing states.
Government Flags Serious Gaps in Agricultural Data Collection System
The Statistics Ministry has identified major gaps in agricultural data collection, raising concerns about crop acreage estimates, production forecasts, and policy planning.