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India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICAR’s Jat

India is on track to become self-sufficient in popcorn production by 2030, marking a striking turnaround for a market that depended almost entirely on imports…

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Big bets, weak ground: Why AI in Indian agriculture needs stronger data, oversight

The most important technological development of the decade, without a doubt, is artificial intelligence (AI). Ever since its arrival, it has changed how we work…

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Argentina-India strengthen cooperation in agriculture research

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina, have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to strengthen bilateral…

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Govt exploring alternative export markets to shield farmers from US tariff threats

The government is actively exploring alternative export destinations and import substitution strategies to protect farmers from the impact of US tariffs, D K Yadava, Deputy…

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