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Fake agrochemicals racket in Gujarat may exceed INR 1,000 crore
06-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
Enforcement agencies have uncovered a large counterfeit agrochemicals network in Gujarat, with illegal trade estimated above INR 1,000 crore, posing serious risks to farmers, food safety and India’s agri economy.
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Centre extends NDDB chairman Meenesh Shah’s tenure by 3.5 years
06-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
The Government of India has extended Dr Meenesh Shah’s tenure as Chairman of NDDB by three-and-a-half years, recognising his leadership in strengthening India’s cooperative-led dairy ecosystem.
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Centre seeks scientific review of year-round paddy-fish farming
06-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
Union Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Thakur has called for a scientific and socio-economic study on round-the-year integrated paddy-fish farming in Kerala’s Pokkali fields before any policy change.
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NABARD hosts Telangana Cooperative Conclave to drive rural growth
02-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
NABARD organised the Telangana Cooperative Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad, highlighting technology-led reforms, PACS transformation and cooperative-led rural development across agriculture, dairy and fisheries.
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FAIFA warns tax hike on tobacco will hit farmers, boost illicit trade
02-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
FAIFA has cautioned that a sharp excise hike on tobacco products could depress legal demand, hurt FCV farmers and expand illicit trade, urging the government to restore revenue-neutral tax rates.
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Mahindra Farm Equipment posts 37% domestic tractor sales growth
01-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business reported 37% YoY growth in domestic tractor sales in December 2025, driven by strong rural demand, improved cash flows and higher Rabi sowing.
