The new seeds are disease-resistant, deliver higher yields, and offer better milling recovery and market value. They have also been bred to suit local preferences, non-sticky, easy to cook, and visually appealing in colour.

India’s farming landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), blending science, policy, and farmer voices at unprecedented scale, yet gaps in follow-up, inputs, and inclusion raise the question: can VKSA truly transform farming and realize a Viksit Bharat?

Ahead of the 2026-27 Union Budget, CropLife India urges the government to boost R&D incentives, reduce agrochemical GST to 5%, and strengthen climate-resilient agricultural extension services.

Colonel Divya Thakur, a retired Indian Army officer from Himachal Pradesh, has turned to organic apple farming, establishing a high-density orchard rooted in integrity, sustainability, and transparency. Combining military discipline with ecological ethics, he promotes organic practices and collective farmer empowerment through innovation and collaboration.

India’s Agricultural Reforms Move Toward Time-Bound, Transparent and Farmer-Centric Governance

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday (January 3, 2026) announced the rollout of a scheme to provide health-care facilities to the elderly persons at their doorsteps.

NEW DELHI – Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the Aravalli Range during a discussion…

This could pave the way for safer and more eco-efficient e-waste recycling practices that protect the environment while supporting India’s circular economy goals.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday revoked Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in…

Atomic Clock Issue: The IRNSS-1F satellite’s atomic clock stopped functioning after completing its 10-year mission, affecting ultra-precise timing crucial for…