Agriculture has always been essential for human life. It provides food and supports economies. But today, farmers face new challenges. Climate change, soil health, and resource management are vital issues. One innovative solution gaining attention is carbon farming. This method not only helps farmers but also benefits the planet. Carbon farming involves practices that increase…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for widespread rainfall across India. This is due to multiple weather systems that are causing intense monsoon activity. Heavy to extremely heavy showers are expected in states like Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of North and South India through July 1. The IMD has provided a…
In Digital Harvest: Unmasking the Corporate Enclosure of Food, Colin Todhunter, a Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG), delivers a sharp and polemical critique of the contemporary global food system. This short book is designed for the digital age, offering “valuable content quickly and efficiently” for readers consuming material across various…
On June 24, 2025, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a new initiative called the ‘Crop War’. This initiative aims to improve the production of key crops like sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, soybean, and cotton. The announcement was made during a review meeting at the ICAR Pusa Campus in New Delhi….
Maharashtra is facing a serious shortage of urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizers as the kharif sowing season approaches. This shortage is causing significant stress for farmers who are trying to prepare their fields for planting. Stakeholders have raised concerns about the government’s failure to supply adequate fertilizers, which are essential for crop cultivation. Currently,…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bids on its green ammonia tender. The new date is June 30, 2025. This initiative falls under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) scheme. The project aims to supply 724,000 tonnes of green ammonia each year to 13 fertilizer plants. Green…
The Indian government has taken a significant step to support farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the government will procure Moong and Urad pulses under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). This decision aims to guarantee fair prices for farmers and reduce the role of middlemen in the…
India’s agriculture sector is set for a significant boost with the government’s new initiative called the ‘Crop War.’ Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this plan during a review meeting for the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at the ICAR Pusa Campus in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance productivity in key crops such…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms impacting over 15 states as the monsoon intensifies. As we approach the end of June 2025, farmers across India are feeling the effects of a delayed monsoon. With sowing disrupted, many are faced with tough decisions about their crops. In states like Maharashtra,…
Maharashtra has taken a bold step towards modernising its agriculture sector with the approval of the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-2029. This initiative, supported by a budget of Rs 500 crore, aims to integrate advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and robotics into farming. The primary goal is to enhance productivity while reducing costs for farmers….
