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Agriculture
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September 10, 2026
Centre mulls tougher Seeds Bill to combat fake seeds, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to consult farmers
The Bill is intended to replace the Seeds Act, 1966 and the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983. The government says the existing framework is outdated and does not adequately address changes in seed technology, private sector participation and international trade
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August 25, 2026
Why did Centre ease sugar import deadline as India battles record prices ahead of festive season?
The policy adjustment from DGFT comes amidst record retail sugar prices and a projected multi-year low in closing sugar stock
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July 26, 2026
Namo Drone Didi scheme: Meet the women revolutionising Indian farming with drones
The Namo Drone Didi scheme provides the women with sophisticated technology and a path to financial independence, sparking a quiet social and agricultural revolution
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June 28, 2026
Purple Revolution: How lavender farming is reshaping Jammu and Kashmir's economy
Thanks to government policy and scientific intervention, Bhaderwah’s lavender fields have become the epicentre of India’s Purple Revolution. The next step: going global
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June 27, 2026
Bhagirath Choudhary responds to report saying he received Rs 99 lakh in subsidy for cucumber farming from his own ministry
Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary reportedly received a government subsidy of Rs 99.60 lakh from his own ministry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, for his cucumber farm in Rajasthan
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May 08, 2026
How agricultural engineering is reshaping modern farming practices in India
Agricultural engineering has been vital for Indian agriculture, revolutionising it by enhancing efficiency, managing resources, and adapting to challenges like climate change and market volatility
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February 01, 2026
Union Budget 2026 for farmers: What are FM Sitharaman's key agriculture announcements and new schemes?
The Finance Minister proposed credit-linked subsidy programme to encourage livestock farmer producer organisations to promote employment opportunities along with facilitating professional institutions such as ICAI, ICSI, ICMAI to design short-term modular courses and practical tools to develop the cadre of 'corporate mitra'
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December 10, 2025
Biggest worry for Indian rice is not Trump’s new tariff threat, but Pakistan. Here is why
India's Basmati rice battle with Pakistan over the geographical indication (GI) tag is a far greater threat to its exports than the potential new US tariffs being threatened by Donald Trump