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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

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

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

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

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

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

India’s farm sector employs millions of farmers, accounting for almost two-fifths of all Indian workers, with average holdings of less than a hectare. (ANI Photo)

Himanshu: Trade deals mustn’t hurt the interests of Indian farmers

4 min read . 17 Apr 2025

Anticipating bumper harvest, the government aims to procure 31.2 million tonnes of wheat in the current marketing season. (PTI)

Bumper harvest: Govt wheat purchase crosses 3 mt

2 min read . 13 Apr 2025

Disbursements in FY22 and FY23 stood at ₹42,981 crore and ₹47,138 crore, respectively, according to data from the Department of Financial Services. (Mint)

Centre may revise rural fund allocation amid livelihood stress

2 min read . 11 Apr 2025

Since costly onions impact the country’s poorest, given their dependence on them for vital dietary nutrition, price spikes can fuel mass discontent. (Bloomberg)

Mint Quick Edit | Cost of onions: Go for core reforms

1 min read . 24 Mar 2025

India maintains a buffer stock of pulses to stabilize prices, deploying reserves through auctions, retail interventions, or sales to state agencies when needed. (File Photo: Mint)

Govt targets 1 million-tonne tur buffer stock to stabilize prices

3 min read . 19 Mar 2025

India’s urea demand outpaces supply—govt extends IPL’s import mandate to ensure availability.

Govt allows Indian Potash Ltd to continue urea imports till March 2026

3 min read . 19 Mar 2025

We have a great opportunity to increase the production of cotton, soybean and pulses, if only genetically modified versions are allowed to be grown. (Bloomberg)

Ajit Ranade: India must formulate a strategy to boost agricultural exports

4 min read . 10 Mar 2025