India is seeing a significant drop in food inflation, reaching a 30-month low of -2.28% in September 2025. Experts predict this trend will continue, mainly due to lower prices of key food items and a high base effect from last year. While consumers are benefiting from cheaper food, farmers are struggling. Prices for many crops…
Jammu & Kashmir is set to receive a major boost in its agricultural sector. The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced the establishment of a Rs 150 crore Clean Plant Center. This initiative is part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme. The aim is to reduce…
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…
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…
In a significant move to empower farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) in Telangana. This initiative aims to connect scientific advancements with grassroots farming practices. It is part of a nationwide effort by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to reach over 1.5 crore farmers across…
Following a crackdown on pesticide companies, Indian agricultural experts are raising concerns about the approval of herbicides and herbicide-tolerant (HT) seed varieties. This comes after the Union Agriculture Minister, Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, suspended the license of a pesticide company. Experts believe that the increased use of these herbicides, often promoted alongside HT seeds, could…
A recent report highlights a significant number of workers, approximately 2.7 million, have been removed from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) database between October 10 and November 14 this year. This figure is substantially higher than the 1.05 million new names added during the same period. The substantial increase in removals…
India’s tractor industry has achieved a major milestone, crossing the one-million-unit mark for production and sales between January and November 2025. This is the first time in the nation’s history that such a high number has been reached in just 11 months. Domestic tractor sales during this period reached 1.02 million units, a significant increase…
In Finland, a unique experiment is taking place in kindergartens. Children are encouraged to play with mud, dig in soil, and interact with natural elements. This approach, part of a growing movement, aims to boost children’s health by increasing their exposure to the diverse microscopic life found in nature. Researchers believe this connection between external…
In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian agriculture, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has developed the world’s first extreme heat-tolerant pigeonpea variety, named ICPV 25444. This innovative cultivar can mature in just 125 days and withstand high temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius. This advancement is crucial for farmers facing…
