The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in several states. This includes East Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Maharashtra Ghats. The IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in these regions. A red alert is in place for extremely heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh. Orange and yellow alerts are…
India is in the process of negotiating a trade deal with the United States. This deal could open the door for the import of genetically modified (GM) animal feed from the US. However, this move may backfire on India’s agricultural exports, especially to the European Union (EU). The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has raised…
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Farmers in Karnataka are raising concerns about the loss of seed sovereignty. They believe this loss threatens food security in the region. Seed sovereignty means farmers have the right to save, use, and exchange seeds. When large corporations control seed production, farmers lose this right. This control can lead to a decline in biodiversity and…
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 June 2025, global food prices saw a slight increase, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index averaged 128.0 points, which is a 0.5 percent rise from May. This increase is mainly due to higher costs for meat, dairy, and vegetable oils, even though prices for cereals and sugar…
The UAE is the leading market for Indian mango exports. In 2024, India shipped over 12,000 metric tonnes of mangoes to the UAE, worth around $20 million. This trend is expected to grow as Indian mangoes become more popular worldwide. The ‘Indian Mango Mania’ festival has started in Abu Dhabi. This vibrant campaign takes place…
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced a significant investment in agriculture for Jammu & Kashmir. During a recent press conference in Srinagar, he introduced a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Centre under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). This new centre aims to provide disease-free planting material…
This week, many regions in India are preparing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall as multiple monsoon systems develop. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for various states, including Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Meghalaya. It is important for residents in these areas to stay alert and take necessary precautions. The IMD predicts that this…
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, recently highlighted significant growth in the dairy and fisheries sectors in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Speaking at a review meeting in Srinagar, he noted that milk production has surged by 47% over the past decade. It has increased from 19.50 lakh tonnes in…
