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…
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….
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…
At a time when Maharashtra’s farmers are grappling with soaring input costs and erratic weather patterns, a crucial government service lies dormant in the heart of Nagpur. The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Nagpur, which once proudly offered soil testing services to farmers for just ₹30, has not been functioning for over a year. The…
A group of 20 agricultural scientists from India has raised serious concerns regarding the recent announcement by the Union agriculture ministry. They are worried about the premature release of gene-edited rice varieties. The scientists say this move could have significant consequences for India’s agricultural sector and farmers’ welfare. The scientists are part of a forum…
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,…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has taken a huge step towards a cleaner environment. They recently issued a tender worth ₹1,500 crore for the production of green ammonia. This initiative aims to decarbonize India’s fertilizer sector, which is currently reliant on fossil fuels for ammonia production. Ammonia is a crucial ingredient in urea…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast that indicates heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions of India. This includes states like Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Delhi. The forecast expects extremely heavy showers in parts of the east, west, and central regions of the country. Rain is also…
India and Ukraine held their first-ever joint meeting on agriculture, focusing on technology transfer and knowledge sharing. This important meeting took place virtually and was co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Ms. Oksana Osmachko, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. During…
India and Ukraine held their first-ever joint meeting on agriculture, focusing on technology transfer and knowledge sharing. This important meeting took place virtually and was co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Ms. Oksana Osmachko, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. During…
