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…
In a significant development for Indian agriculture, farmers and policymakers are expressing serious concerns about proposed amendments to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, commonly known as the Plant Treaty. The matter is currently being discussed in Peru from July 7 to 11, where delegates from various countries are meeting…
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…
As the deadline for negotiations approaches, US officials are urging India to open its agriculture market to genetically modified (GM) crops. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized that agriculture is a critical area, warning that accepting GM imports could harm farmers’ livelihoods and food safety. Since 1996, the global adoption of GM crops has increased…
The debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in India is heating up. With a deadline approaching for negotiations with the United States, India faces pressure to open its agricultural markets to GM crops. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has made it clear that agriculture is a sacred area for India, warning that accepting GM imports…
As the clock ticks towards the July 9 deadline, US negotiators are urging India to open its agriculture market to genetically modified (GM) crops. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has declared agriculture and dairy as “red lines,” warning that accepting GM imports could threaten farmers’ livelihoods and food safety. Despite these concerns, the global adoption of…
6 July 2025 In India, food is a cultural cornerstone, a source of national pride, and a daily necessity for 1.4 billion people. Yet, the very people who make this abundance possible like farmers, farm labourers, and countless workers across the food systems remain largely invisible in the national consciousness. Their struggles rarely make headlines…
