India’s demand for cooking oil has seen a significant rise, with imports from China increasing sharply. This surge is linked to a large supply of soybeans in China, leading to a surplus. China, a major global player in soybean production, has experienced a bumper crop this year. This abundance has resulted in a glut of…
India is facing a critical juncture where swift economic reforms are essential. The country is known for its slow decision-making process, often relying on committees to examine issues rather than taking immediate action. This approach is no longer viable in a fast-paced global environment. Recent interactions with European nations highlight this disparity. While European leaders…
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 National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 examination. This is an important step for candidates aiming to pursue research or teaching positions in Indian universities. Interested candidates must complete their registration before the deadline of June 23, 2025. The application fee varies based on the category…
Rajasthan’s Agriculture Minister, Dr. Kirori Lal Meena, has led a significant operation against fake fertiliser factories. This crackdown began in Kishangarh, Ajmer, where officials seized almost 2,800 metric tons of counterfeit fertilisers. The aim is to protect farmers from fraud and ensure they receive genuine products. The government has uncovered a widespread network producing fake…
Mumbai, June 07th, 2025: Bayer, a leading global company in agriculture and healthcare, has launched a new product called BICOTA. This product is designed to help rice farmers manage stem borer pests effectively. Stem borers are insects that can cause significant damage to rice crops, leading to lower yields and affecting farmers’ incomes. BICOTA combines…
India’s programme to blend ethanol with petrol, initially designed to help sugarcane farmers, is now largely powered by grains like maize and rice. This shift has attracted significant investment and changed the landscape of ethanol manufacturing. The Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) began with a clear goal: to support sugar mills by creating an extra income…
Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra Group, has made significant strides in sustainability, achieving impressive savings of 262 crore litres of water and 8.4 million units (MU) of energy in the financial year 2025. This achievement showcases the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative AgTech solutions. The focus on sustainable agriculture…
If you love mangoes, the recent Mango Festival in Bhubaneswar is a must-visit. Organized by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), this event showcases the wide variety of mangoes grown in Odisha. The festival took place at NABARD’s office in Nayapalli and lasted for four days. It was inaugurated by Governor SC…
Indian cotton farmers are struggling as duty-free cotton imports flood the market. Prices are falling below the government’s Minimum Support Price (MSP). Many farmers are forced to sell their cotton to private buyers for less than the MSP. The government had set the MSP for medium-staple cotton at ₹7,710 per quintal and for long-staple cotton…
