Shrikrishna Sadashivrao Shinde is a name that inspires many. He started his career as a mechanical engineer. However, he decided to follow his passion for farming. Today, he is a successful organic sugarcane farmer from Latur, Maharashtra. His journey is a remarkable story of transformation and innovation. Shrikrishna noticed the challenges faced by farmers in…
The Government of India has started nationwide inspections of edible oil companies. The aim is to ensure that these companies pass on the benefits of recent import duty cuts to consumers. Many companies have already reduced their prices, and more reductions are expected soon. The inspections were conducted by the Department of Food and Public…
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is taking a significant step to promote natural farming across the country. For the first time, the ICAR has officially asked all agricultural colleges and state government institutions to start offering courses on natural farming. This move aims to align India’s agriculture sector with national goals for sustainability…
The United States, under President Donald Trump, is urging India to open its agricultural sector, particularly for products like corn and soybean. This pressure comes partly due to domestic political reasons in the US, as farmers in states like Iowa are a key voter base for Trump. Experts like agricultural scientist Ashok Gulati have suggested…
On June 21, 2025, the 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led a mass yoga event. He urged everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. Chouhan stressed that yoga is not just a one-day activity. It…
The Frieswal breed is a remarkable achievement in Indian dairy farming. Developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Military Farms, this breed combines the high milk yield of Holstein Friesians with the adaptability of Sahiwal cows. Farmers are excited about this new breed because it can provide better milk production in various…
The central government has decided against allowing a higher moisture content in paddy for public procurement in Tamil Nadu. This means farmers must ensure their paddy has no more than 17% moisture, despite recent heavy rains. The state had asked for this limit to be raised to 22%. However, there is some good news. The…
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is updating its rules for scientists. This comes after a recent issue concerning data from genome-edited (GE) rice varieties. The new guidelines will limit how scientists share their research findings. They will not be allowed to speak to the media or publish in certain journals without full confidence…
In India, gene editing is changing agriculture for the better. This technology helps create crops that are more resilient, nutritious, and sustainable. Researchers from top institutes like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have developed new rice varieties using gene editing. These include DRR Dhan 100, also…
India’s edible oil landscape is at a crossroads as palm oil imports rebound sharply, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the nation’s food system. While recent policy moves have brought short-term economic relief, experts warn that the country’s overdependence on palm oil threatens local crop diversity, nutritional health, and long-term self-sufficiency. Record Imports After Duty Cuts In…
