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IMD warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall activity likely to continue over many parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India during next seven days. (HT)

Monsoon to advance over rest of India in next 3-4 days

2 min read . 26 Jun 2025

The matter assumes significance as the increase in the production of horticulture crops (fruit, and vegetables) can play a significant role in easing inflation, especially food inflation. (Mint)

Horticulture output estimated at record 367.72 million tonnes in 2024-25

1 min read . 25 Jun 2025

For 2025-26 budget estimate, ₹1.68 trillion has been allocated under fertiliser subsidy.

Fertilizer subsidy bill faces war shock

4 min read . 24 Jun 2025

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

Govt to tighten seeds, pesticides laws amid complaints about substandard inputs: Agri Min Chouhan

Govt to tighten seeds, pesticides laws amid complaints about substandard inputs: Agri Min Chouhan

2 min read . 18 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

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 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