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Fake seeds, often sold under the guise of reputable brands, fail to germinate or produce expected yields, leaving farmers with debt. (Bloomberg)

Govt may tighten seed law this year

2 min read . 18 Jun 2025

Piyush Goyal's visit follows a joint commitment by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer to conclude the trade pact, which has been under negotiation for over two years. (ANI)

Goyal in UK to fast-track FTA after Modi-Starmer meet

1 min read . 18 Jun 2025

Paddy, the most important kharif crop, was sown across 453,000 hectares, an increase of over 13%. (PTI)

Kharif acreage picks up, touches 8.93 million hectares

2 min read . 17 Jun 2025

As per the consumer affairs ministry’s data, retail prices touched as high as Rs210/kg on Friday. Urad was selling at Rs190/kg, moong dal at Rs130/kg, masoor dal at Rs110/kg and gram at Rs85/kg. Photo: Hindustan Times

MSP boost: Moong, groundnut procurement approved under price support scheme

2 min read . 12 Jun 2025

Molecular farming transforms plants themselves into factories, producing everything from life-saving vaccines to spider silk proteins inside spinach leaves. (Pixabay)

Food-tech is here to feed the world without devouring it

3 min read . 12 Jun 2025

Good monsoon may drive 10–15% earnings growth in agri-linked sectors in H2 FY26 (Pradeep Kumar)

Good monsoon may drive 10–15% earnings growth in agri-linked sectors in H2 FY26

3 min read . 12 Jun 2025

The overuse of fertilisers, especially urea, has become a dual challenge—depleting soil health, and putting a heavy burden on the government’s subsidy bill. (Reuters)

A new fertilizer allocation plan is in the works—a hot potato or a crucial step?

4 min read . 11 Jun 2025

Piyush Goyal, minister of commerce and industry, consumer affairs and food, and public distribution and textiles. (AP)

Goyal sets TEPA roadmap, urges Swiss industry to tap India’s growth

3 min read . 11 Jun 2025

A US team led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, was in New Delhi for the face-to-face bilateral talks from 5 June to 10 June. (HT_PRINT)

India faces stiff US terms in final trade deal stretch

5 min read . 11 Jun 2025

Timely rains boost farm output, lift rural incomes, and revive consumption in hinterlands. (Image: Pixabay)

Early monsoon rains could send these three stocks soaring

9 min read . 05 Jun 2025

The liberalised policy is expected to help manage price volatility in the pulses market.

Govt extends duty-free import window for yellow peas till March 2026

2 min read . 31 May 2025

The import of pulses has been rising even though the area under cultivation has increased, and domestic yields fluctuate.

Centre to leverage high productivity in northeast to boost output of pulses

5 min read . 30 May 2025

Ramesh Chand, member, Niti Aayog. (Mint)

India farm yields resilient to climate change thanks to science: Ramesh Chand

2 min read . 29 May 2025

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal. (AFP)

FTA talks with US, EU well on track: Goyal

2 min read . 29 May 2025

MSP and farmer incomes have dominated debate and protests over the past few years, after the government introduced and then withdrew three farm laws to reform the agriculture sector.

Cabinet approves higher MSP, extension of interest subvention scheme for farmers

4 min read . 28 May 2025

A concession on genetically modified food may be in India’s own interest. (REUTERS)

Andy Mukherjee: Watch out for food and fuel volatility in India-US trade talks

4 min read . 28 May 2025

Coal and mines minister G. Kishan Reddy said that by unlocking the potential of potash mining, we are set to reduce import dependence and strengthen the backbone of our agriculture-our farmers. (PTI)

Potash blocks auctioned for first time as India hands out 10 mining leases

1 min read . 27 May 2025

Most women farmers are still called ‘workers’ or ‘labourers’, and are not recognised as farmers. (Courtesy: Makaam)

This women farmers' network envisions a feminist future for agriculture

6 min read . 27 May 2025

Public institutions focus on staple crops such as cereals, pulses, and oilseeds--vital for food security--while private firms target high-margin, hybrid-based systems for crops like cotton and horticulture. (Image: Pixabay)

Private sector seeds now dominate India’s market, public firms focus on staples

3 min read . 25 May 2025

Iranian protesters hold placards outside the Omani embassy hosting a fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the US in Rome. (AFP)

US, Iran Meet in Rome with Nuclear Talks Under Strain

4 min read . 23 May 2025