Meghalaya Spice Festival in Mumbai postponed; new dates pending

28-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.

The Government of Meghalaya has announced the postponement of the Meghalaya Spice Festival in Mumbai, originally slated for January 30 to February 1, 2026, at Jio World Drive, citing the passing of Shri Ajit Pawar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

FCV tobacco farmers meet Finance Minister, seek review of tax hike citing risk to livelihoods and legal trade

22-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.

FCV tobacco farmers from AP, Telangana and Karnataka urge Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reconsider recent tobacco tax hike, warning of lower auction prices, weak demand and rise in illicit trade.

CropLife India flags surge in unauthorised pesticide sales on e-commerce platforms

CropLife India urges tighter regulation of online pesticide sales, citing risks from unauthorised products, weak traceability and gaps in the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025.

Whale strandings surge ten-fold on southwest coast, finds CMFRI study

12-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

CMFRI study reveals a ten-fold rise in whale strandings along southwest India over the past decade, citing climate change, fishing activity, and ocean ecosystem shifts as key drivers.

Climate change reshaping India’s marine fisheries, warn scientists

05-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.

Marine scientists have raised serious concerns over the growing impact of climate change on India’s marine ecosystems and fisheries, citing evidence of biological shifts in key species, changing distribution patterns, and increased vulnerability of coastal communities.

Amit Shah urges wider shift to natural farming for health, yields

10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister Amit Shah backs natural farming, citing health benefits, yield growth, and eco-sustainability; highlights govt support for cooperatives.

Argentina reaffirms agri-ties with India

10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

At the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave, Argentina reaffirmed commitment to agri-cooperation with India, citing strong complementarities and shared vision.

Dr. Jitendra Singh pushes agri-tech adoption for GDP growth

07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Dr. Jitendra Singh urges faster agri-tech adoption at ICAR AGM to boost India’s GDP, citing lavender farming and biotech successes.

India stands firm on US GM crop entry to shield farmers

03-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

India resists US push for GM soy and maize, citing threats to 24 million farmers, as trade deal talks face pressure ahead of new tariffs.