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India eyes higher farm output this year, confident of supporting global food supply amid uncertainty: DARE Secy Jat
India is well-prepared for the current global scenario and expects higher farm output this year, strengthening domestic food security and enabling support to other countries…
Centre pushes states on fertiliser black-marketing, MSP procurement; 9.25 crore farmer IDs created
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday chaired a virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers, flagging gaps in farmer registration, fertiliser distribution, and pulse…
ICAR-IVRI ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026, placed in 51–100 band for veterinary science
The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, has secured a place in the QS World University Rankings for Veterinary Science, marking a historic milestone for…
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…
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…
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…
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…