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China hosts global FAO workshop on value chains of tropical agricultural products
Global Agriculture
August 6, 2026

FAO's Global Technical Workshop in Hainan, China brings together over 40 representatives from tropical countries to strengthen cooperation, promote innovation, and develop sustainable value chains for tropical special ag...


MSP procurement crosses 5,781 lakh tonnes in five years; farmers receive ₹14.58 lakh crore at support prices
Crops & Farming Practices
August 5, 2026

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.


ICAR develops India's first indigenous African swine fever vaccine, boosting pig disease control
Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries
August 4, 2026

ICAR has developed India's first indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine, offering a major boost to pig disease control. The breakthrough is expected to reduce pig mortality, protect farmers' livelihoods and strengt...


Govt of India pushes oilseed production under NMEO, palm oil cultivation expands across 15 states
Government Announcements & Schemes
August 5, 2026

The Govt of India is expanding oilseed production and oil palm cultivation through the National Mission on Edible Oils, aiming to boost domestic output, reduce edible oil imports and strengthen farmer support.


ICAR develops India's first complete pigeonpea genome, boosting pulse breeding research
Research, Science & Innovation
August 4, 2026

ICAR has achieved a major milestone by developing India's first complete pigeonpea reference genome. The breakthrough is expected to accelerate the breeding of improved Arhar varieties with higher yields, better nutritio...


The Govt of India strengthens dairy infrastructure, rules out new scheme for animal disease control
Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries
August 4, 2026

The Govt of India has informed Parliament that it is strengthening dairy infrastructure through existing schemes, while ruling out any new programme for animal disease prevention, quality feed, or artificial insemination...


India's growing cotton import dependence calls for embracing technology and enabling policy reforms: Dr R.S. Paroda
Agriculture Markets, Prices & Trade
August 3, 2026

Veteran agricultural scientist calls for next-generation GM technologies and science-based regulatory framework to restore India's global leadership in cotton production


Soy-based nutrition helped improve health of malnourished children in Madhya Pradesh: ICAR study
Food & Nutrition
August 3, 2026

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering intervention found regular supplementation with soy products improved nutritional status of children while creating additional livelihood opportunities for rural women.


NBA releases ₹8.22 crore to rice research institutes and 33 States for use of Indian rice varieties
Agri Inputs
August 3, 2026

ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad receives the largest institutional share as benefit-sharing from commercialisation of rice hybrids by an international seed company.


India's first Craft Village gets a cooperative boost as Bihar advances PM Modi's 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' vision
Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries
August 2, 2026

New Mithila Handicrafts Cooperative Society aims to connect thousands of artisans to national and global markets; COMFED launches Sudha Makhana Kheer


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