In New Delhi, the 96th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) took place. Union Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led the meeting. Over 18 Agriculture Ministers from various states and the Union Government attended. They discussed important topics affecting farmers and agriculture. One of the key proposals was to…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several states in India as intense monsoon systems are expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall this week. Central, East, West, and Northwest India will be the most affected areas. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are also forecasted. From July 8 to…
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has taken a significant step by becoming the CGIAR’s Breeding Resources hub for South Asia. This new role will help improve crop breeding services in the region. ICRISAT aims to provide high-quality and standardized breeding services. The focus is on accelerating crop improvement to meet…
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India (CLFMA) recently hosted the India-Sri Lanka Livestock Meet in collaboration with key institutions from Sri Lanka. This two-day event aimed to start formal discussions on important topics such as livestock health, feed innovation, and policy alignment. The meet was designed to encourage cooperation between both countries to…
New Delhi, July 7, 2025 The NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, a coalition of grassroots organizations and unions representing MGNREGA workers, has announced a nationwide strike on July 9th, 2025. This call aligns with the All-India General Strike organized by the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions, Independent Federations, and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha. The strike aims…
At the India Maize Summit 2025, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan discussed the future of maize farming in India. He emphasised the importance of maize as a crop with great potential. Despite India being the third-largest producer of maize globally, the productivity remains low compared to other countries. Chouhan stated that improvements in productivity…
The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2025 counselling process has officially begun. This is an important step for students who wish to pursue undergraduate courses in engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy. The registration started on July 7, 2025, and will end on July 16, 2025. Students can register online at…
Amit Shah, the Union Minister of Cooperation and Home Affairs, recently inaugurated several important dairy and cooperative projects in Gujarat. This event marked a significant milestone in the cooperative sector. The launch included the expansion of Amul’s chocolate plant in Mogar and a new cheese plant in Khatraj. Together, these projects are worth over Rs…
6 July 2025 The Kerala Minister for Agriculture, P. Prasad, has written an urgent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing grave concerns over proposed amendments to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty). The letter, dated July 5, 2025, warns that the changes could threaten India’s control over…
Rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world. It is a vital part of many cultures, especially in Asia. Recent research reveals that rice was first grown around 10,000 years ago. This crop played a key role in connecting India and Southeast Asia. The story of rice begins in the Yangtze…
