The agriculture sector in India has seen a remarkable transformation over the past 12 years. According to a latest report from the National Statistics Office (NSO), the Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture and allied sectors has surged by 225%. This increase has raised the GVA from ₹1,502 thousand crore in 2011-12 to ₹4,878 thousand…
Kharif sowing has picked up pace in India, with the total area sown reaching 137 lakh hectares. This increase is mainly due to timely monsoon rains and greater farmer engagement. As of June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported a notable rise in kharif crops compared to the previous year. The…
India’s kharif crop sowing is making good progress this year. Farmers have planted crops across 89.29 lakh hectares, which is a rise from 87.29 lakh hectares last year. This shows an increase of about 2.15%. The Agriculture Ministry’s latest data highlights this growth. The increase is seen in various crops such as paddy, pulses, oilseeds,…
A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that crops like wheat, coffee, beans, and cassava could lose up to half of their best farmland by the year 2100 due to climate change. The report highlights that five out of nine major staple and cash crops are already losing their optimal growing…
