May 16, 2026
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India is an agrarian country where agriculture remains the backbone of the economy and a major source of livelihood for millions of people. However, Indian agriculture is increasingly facing serious challenges such as climate vari...
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May 06, 2026
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The Union Budget 2026–27 has nearly doubled the allocation for the PM-KUSUM Scheme to ₹5,000 crore, signalling a strong push toward farmer-centric solarisation. In this context, Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV) is emerging ...
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May 04, 2026
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India’s coffee exports to West Asian markets are currently facing logistical delays, with shipments either stranded at ports or moving slowly through the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption is affecting export timelines an...
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April 28, 2026
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Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Veterinary Research Institute successfully produced indigenous Sahiwal cattle calves using advanced reproductive technologies such as ultrasound-guided ovum pi...
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April 23, 2026
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the cotton season 2023–24. This decision is aimed at ensuring that cotton far...
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April 20, 2026
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The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, supported by the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS), is designed to provide timely, affordable, and collateral-free institutional credit to farmers and allied sectors. The main aim i...
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April 17, 2026
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The Government of Maharashtra has announced the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmers Loan Waiver Scheme, involving an outlay of ₹35,000 crore. This marks the state’s third farm loan waiver in a decade, covering overdue...
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April 01, 2026
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India’s agricultural growth is increasingly supported by the allied sectors such as livestock, dairy, poultry, and fisheries, which play a crucial role in income generation, employment, and food security.
Growth of Allied...
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