Tag: agriculture
West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to India’s farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delays
Iran war: India’s agriculture sector is currently facing a double whammy: pre-harvest, it is dealing with rising input costs and labour shortages; and post-harvest, it…
Centre pushes states on fertiliser black-marketing, MSP procurement; 9.25 cr farmer IDs created
New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday chaired a virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers, flagging gaps in farmer registration, fertiliser distribution,…
Women in Indian Agriculture: From participation to systemic leadership
Agriculture is not merely an economic activity; it is a foundation of human civilization. The story of agriculture is incomplete without recognizing the role of…
Trade pacts will open new markets & won’t hurt farmers, assures Chirag Paswan
New Delhi: India‘s decade-long reform push has begun delivering tangible results, food processing industries minister Chirag Paswan said, defending the government’s economic record while assuring…
India-US trade deal: America has stopped short of Indian red lines
The interim trade framework announced by the United States and India on Saturday marks an important reset in bilateral economic engagement after negotiations dragging on…
Union Budget 2026: Economists expect focus on jobs, agriculture, MSMEs, green economy
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, economists are weighing in on the government’s priorities and potential announcements. Osmania University Professor Satish Raikindi also shared his…
Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, US tariffs; seed, pesticide bills eyed for 2026
New Delhi, India’s agriculture sector closed 2025 with a projection of record foodgrain output surpassing last year’s 357.73 million tonnes (MT) despite US tariffs disrupting…
India asks Russia to help speed up listing of domestic firms, products
New Delhi: India has asked Russia to facilitate expedited listing of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharma products with a view to boost…
GST reductions to boost cooperatives, farmers, rural enterprises
The sweeping GST reforms unveiled this week will strengthen the cooperative sector, make their products competitive, increase demand for their products and increase the income…