On June 26, 2025, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of around 500 farmers’ groups, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt trade agreements with the United States and the United Kingdom. They argue that these agreements could harm Indian agriculture and industries. The SKM highlighted that these trade deals, especially the India-UK…
Borewell drilling is a key solution for accessing groundwater in India, especially in areas where surface water is limited. This guide aims to provide clarity on the costs involved in borewell drilling. Understanding these costs can help individuals, farmers, and businesses plan effectively for their water needs. The first question that often arises is: How…
Horticulture is an essential part of agriculture in India. It includes fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Farmers face many challenges today, such as pests, diseases, and climate change. Jivagro is an agri-input company that focuses on horticulture to help farmers meet these challenges. Jivagro provides specific solutions for different crops. These include grapes, chillies, apples, and…
India’s edible oil landscape is at a crossroads as palm oil imports rebound sharply, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the nation’s food system. While recent policy moves have brought short-term economic relief, experts warn that the country’s overdependence on palm oil threatens local crop diversity, nutritional health, and long-term self-sufficiency. Record Imports After Duty Cuts In…
In a recent meeting at the National Soybean Research Institute in Indore, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed the importance of conducting agricultural research in farmers’ fields rather than in distant offices. He believes that farmers are the key to understanding the challenges they face and that research should be tailored to their needs….
The Indian government is set to enhance soybean production with improved varieties using genome editing technology. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this initiative during a meeting at the National Soybean Research Institute in Indore on June 26, 2025. Currently, the productivity of soybean in India has stagnated, while countries like Brazil achieve higher…
India’s agriculture sector faces a significant change as farmers are increasingly opting to grow maize instead of oilseeds like soybean and groundnuts. This shift is largely a response to the depressed prices of edible oils, which have made oilseed farming less profitable. As a result, farmers are turning to maize for ethanol production, potentially leading…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across many states in India this week. This is due to an active low-pressure system. Regions like Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kerala are expected to experience heavy to very heavy showers. Rainfall is set to increase in these areas, with temperature drops likely. The IMD…
New Delhi, India- A broad coalition of 691 individuals, including doctors, researchers, farmers, and public health experts, alongside hundreds of public-spirited organisations operating under the banner of the Coalition for a GM-Free India, has issued an urgent plea to the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. In a letter dated June 26, 2025, the…
A national workshop on agroforestry took place on 25th June 2025 in New Delhi. This event focused on improving rainfed agriculture in India. The workshop was called “Agroforestry for Resilient Rainfed Landscapes” and was held at the National Agricultural Science Centre. It was jointly organized by the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), the Natural Resource…
