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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 . 09:00 AM IST

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

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

DSR bypasses traditional rice sowing methods which involve several steps—nursery preparation, ploughing, puddling, and transplanting seedlings in flooded fields. (Photo: PTI)

India to revamp rice cultivation technique to save water, cut methane emissions

4 min read . 16 May 2025

This comes against the backdrop of a forecast for an early and above-normal monsoon in 2025 by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Monsoon rains are expected to hit Kerala on 27 May, five days earlier than usual. (Mint)

Farmers boost summer sowing ahead of promising monsoon season

3 min read . 14 May 2025

Farmers across north India are switching to fast-growing basmati for better returns, water savings, and export demand. (Image: Reuters)

Quick-maturing basmati varieties push India toward 3 million hectare milestone

3 min read . 14 May 2025

Certification plan aims to bridge trust gap in natural produce and boost farmer income across 7.8 lakh hectares. (Image: PTI)

Natural farming is booming—now it may finally get a certification

2 min read . 13 May 2025

The new varieties yield more using less water and are resilient to climate shocks. (Reuters)

This rice is set to make your meal climate-friendly

2 min read . 12 May 2025

Prasanna Rao, co-founder and chief executive of Arya.a

How Arya.ag is betting big on tech to bridge Indian farming's trust deficit

5 min read . 06 May 2025

According to agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, these are the world’s first-ever genome-edited rice varieties. (PTI)

Indian scientists develop gene-edited rice as alternative to GM crops

2 min read . 04 May 2025

According to the order, the mills have to share the information pertaining to production and sales in digital forms with the government. (Bloomberg)

Govt mandates digital reporting for sugar mills, regulates khandsari units

4 min read . 01 May 2025

Unbranded atta has seen the most visible price decline, while several branded atta players have reduced prices by ₹1.5- ₹5 per kg. (Mint)

Atta prices down by ₹5-7 per kg as harvest picks up

3 min read . 28 Apr 2025

17 January, Kolkata People in a Aadhaar Card centre in Park Circus area in Kolkata. on 17 January, 2017 Photo by Indranil Bhoumik/mint

Aadhaar ID made mandatory for benefits under farm scheme

2 min read . 22 Apr 2025

Some companies are innovating to improve farming practices and on-field productivity. (Mint)

Sow wisely: India can reap a lot more from its agricultural sector

4 min read . 22 Apr 2025

MGNREGS provides the poorest households in rural areas with at least 100 days of guaranteed waged employment in a financial year. (PTI Photo)

Demand for work under rural job scheme hits four-month low in March

2 min read . 21 Apr 2025

The Indian government is hoping that adapting Brazilian techniques can help raise yields and oil extraction efficiency. (Image: Pixabay)

India wants Brazil’s farm mojo, grow more from less land

4 min read . 21 Apr 2025