Crops & Farming Practices

A total of 70,652 fruit and vegetable samples were tested for pesticide residues during 2023-26, with 2,223 samples found above FSSAI-prescribed limits.

Rs 5,714.80-crore programme to focus on irrigation efficiency, canal rehabilitation, water conservation and sustainable water management

Government says procurement under MSP continues to expand, with total purchases of 22 notified crops reaching 12,819 lakh tonnes since 2014 and payments to farmers touching ₹27.80 lakh crore.

Sowing reaches 86 percent of the targeted area as improved rainfall accelerates planting of soybean, cotton, pulses and paddy across the state.

India has adequate seed stocks for the ongoing kharif season, but the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) says timely last-mile delivery to farmers will be crucial, especially in regions affected by delayed monso...

Punjab has sufficient urea stocks to meet the fertilizer requirements of the ongoing Kharif 2026 season, according to the Centre. The state has received 10.71 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of urea against a pro-rata requireme...

As India seeks to improve nutritional security and reduce dependence on imported protein sources, experts are advocating the revival of indigenous orphan crops. These traditional crops offer high nutritional value, clima...

India is expected to achieve record foodgrain production of 376.56 million tonnes in 2025-26, according to the Third Advance Estimates released by the Agriculture Ministry.

Farming in India is no longer limited to traditional agricultural practices. Today’s farmers are adopting innovation, technology and smart techniques to transform agriculture into a sustainable and profitable business.

Punjab plans to bring 5 lakh hectares under direct sowing of rice (DSR) to conserve groundwater, reduce costs, and promote sustainable paddy cultivation.