CMFRI urges 3-month Ashtamudi clam closure after stock gains

29-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

A year after the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) launched an ambitious stock enhancement programme in Ashtamudi Lake, early signs of recovery in the short-neck clam (Paphia malabarica) population have begun to emerge.

Kerala has potential to become India’s largest milk producer: Minister

12-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.

Noting that Kerala has the potential to become India’s largest milk producer, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Smt. J Chinchurani said that the State Government has been implementing various initiatives to achieve that goal by increasing milk production.

Climate change deepens crisis for small and marginal farmers

14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Heatwaves, erratic monsoons, and droughts are reducing yields and food security in India, impacting over 50% of the population reliant on agriculture.

Seaweed farming a promising venture in fisheries, says George Kurian  

11-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Describing seaweed farming as a promising venture in the fisheries sector, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying George Kurian has said that it presents a significant livelihood opportunity for the coastal population, especially women. 

Global agricultural tractors market to reach $97.8 bn by 2031

19-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

The global agricultural tractors market is poised for significant growth, driven primarily by the increasing adoption of precision farming techniques and strong governmental support for the agriculture sector worldwide.

Renewable energy empowers Nepal’s farming, cuts emissions

17-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

Nepal’s agriculture, which supports 62% of the population and contributes nearly a quarter of the country’s GDP, faces significant challenges from climate change, youth migration, and limited energy access.

Sustainability often used as a buzzword in agricultural genomics

07-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

Analysis by University of Adelaide researchers has found that claims about sustainability are increasing in agricultural genomics research, but the term is often not well-defined, leading to potential concerns about the impact and credibility of the research.

ICAR policy paper calls for shift from traditional staples to diverse, nutrient-rich crops by 2047

15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

India must reorient its agricultural policies and practices by reallocating resources from traditional staples such as rice and wheat to more diverse and nutrient-rich crops to meet the food demands of a growing population and changing dietary patterns, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has recommended in a new policy paper.

The Future of Indian Agriculture: Embracing Mechanisation and Smart Farming by 2029

26-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.

India's agricultural sector has long been the backbone of its economy, providing employment to nearly 50% of the population and contributing around 20% to the national GDP. However, despite its significance, the sector remains largely reliant on traditional farming methods, limiting productivity and efficiency.

Transforming Agricultural Finance: KCC Loan Limit Increased to ₹5 Lakh

05-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.

The Indian government has taken a significant step to bolster its agricultural sector by increasing the loan limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for Kisan Credit Card (KCC) holders from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh.

CMFRI steps in to address depletion of short neck clam, releases 3 million seeds into Ashtamudi for stock enhancement 

17-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a major step to address the alarming decline in the short neck clam population, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a stock enhancement programme by releasing the clam seeds into Ashtamudi Lake.

Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes

31-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Uttar Pradesh, a crucial contributor to India's agricultural output, faces challenges in ensuring consistent irrigation due to factors like variable rainfall and a growing population. To address these concerns, the state government implements various irrigation schemes.

Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: The Rise of Agri-Drones

19-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

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Maintaining soil health is the key to environmental balance and enhancing agricultural productivity

14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Climate change could cut crop yields, especially in the world's most food-insecure regions. The erratic weather conditions, intense cultivation due to increasing global population and poor soil management is threatening soil, water, and air quality.  

The Grafted Greatness: Top 10 Mango Trees for Hyper-Production in India

01-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the cradle of mangoes, is not just about indulging in the juicy sweetness of the fruit; it's a cultural and economic powerhouse. To cater to the ever-increasing domestic and global demand, innovative techniques like grafting have come to the forefront.

Can Zero Farming Feed the World? Exploring the Promise and Challenges of a Budget-Friendly Technique

23-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

In the face of a growing global population and a strained agricultural sector, innovative farming practices are emerging to address the challenges of sustainability and affordability. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), a technique popularized by Indian agriculturalist Subhash Palekar, has garnered significant attention for its low-cost approach to food production.

Opportunities in Multi-Grain Farming and Outlook for 2030 in India

23-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

 As India's population continues to surge, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly crucial. In this context, multi-grain farming, the cultivation of multiple cereal and legume crops on the same land in a single season or in succession, emerges as a promising approach.

Global aquaculture will provide 59% of fish for human consumption by 2030

25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

In view of a range of critical threats posed by climate change and increasing demand for food and nutritional security, Simon Feunge-Smith, Senior Fishery Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) has called for enhancing blue finance for innovations and developments in the aquaculture sector. 

Agridrone Market in India: Paving the Way for Sustainable Agriculture

27-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture has always been the backbone of India's economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the nation's GDP.

Solar Pump Market in India: Bright prospects and government initiatives

10-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

In recent years, the Indian market for solar pumps has seen remarkable growth, driven by increasing awareness of renewable energy, the need for sustainable agricultural practices, and government support.

Global agriculture faces challenges and innovations amidst changing climate

07-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, the agriculture sector is facing unprecedented challenges and innovations to ensure food security for a growing global population.

Pioneering progress in pearl millet: Corteva Agriscience - ICRISAT - ICAR collaboration redefines global food security

05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

In an era marked by growing global population and climate change concerns, a collaborative research project between Corteva Agriscience, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was undertaken.

Global farmers express concern over climate change impact on agriculture, finds survey

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried about the impact this will have in the future. 73% have experienced increasing pest and disease pressure.

'Shree anna' millets to bring prosperity to farmers and people

01-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

Millets are an integral part of the basic diet for a majority of the population in India. However, their consumption and production grew less in the past few decades. We now are realising the importance of millets in fulfilling nutritional requirements and in fighting many diseases.

Best practices to increase Maize crop yield in adverse weather conditions this summer

21-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

India’s agricultural sector is facing challenges due to climate change. The frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, increasing temperatures, and other consequences of climate change has resulted in adverse effects on crop yields and farmers & livelihoods.

Incentivising Agri-Seed Research & Development: Key to Food Security

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

A robust seed system for agriculture is of fundamental importance to the health of the nation. Food & nutrition security continues to need attention in India, with a burgeoning population of approximately 1.4 billion to feed.

Top 10 challenges facing Indian agriculture today

26-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is a major contributor to the Indian economy, accounting for around 18 percent of the country's GDP and providing employment for around 50 percent of the population.

Top 7 important factors luring people towards agriculture

24-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

As demand for global food production is increasing, there has been a growing interest of people looking to move in. 

Top technology trends in agriculture in 2023

13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

As the world population continues to grow and the challenges facing the food industry persist, it is important for all of us to work towards the goal of providing enough nutritious food for 9 billion people by 2050.

Meghalaya government boost to livestock industry will create employment in the state

11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

India is one of the world's top producers of products related to animal husbandry and livestock. In India, dietary habits have changed as a result of changing lifestyles and increasing per capita income. An increase in demand for livestock products is being caused by rising consumption of milk, meat, and eggs.

IoT & Artificial Intelligence to reinvent Indian Agriculture

26-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Over the last decade, the Indian Agri ecosystem has gone through a rapid transformation made possible due to the advent of Agritech segment, by creating investment opportunities and increasing production and logistics efficiencies.

Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population and India is the second-biggest consumer after China. Rice cultivation in India occurs mostly under rainfed conditions, which makes the crop highly vulnerable to unpredictable weather conditions.

Drone technology in agriculture has a tremendous potential in increasing efficiency of crop management

16-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, (Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) visited the SRFMT&TI Anantapur on 08.04.2022 and attended a Drone demonstration with farmers.

Bayer spotlights grower focus at Fruit Logistica 2022

11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Bayer presents the latest innovative and sustainable Fruits and Vegetables solutions to, on and beyond the farm at Fruit Logistica from April 5 to 7. The company spotlights products for the challenges facing growers, such as the tomato virus, the increasing request for organic and low residue produce and the need to lessen agriculture’s impact on the environment and respond to climate change.

Govt efforts increase Zaid crops area from 29.71 lakh hectares to 80.46 lakh hectares, says Tomar

03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Addressing the National conference on Agriculture for Summer Campaign 2021-22 today through video-conferencing, Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Kumar Tomar said that summer crops not only provide extra income but also create employment opportunities in between Rabi and Kharif for the farmers thereby increasing crop intensity.

Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket, says Dr Ratna Kumria of Alliance for Agri Innovation

28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is not only the main occupation for about 45 percent of the global population but the only means of livelihood for many. Its integral not only to rural economy but also to our culture and traditions. Even though agriculture feeds and clothes the world, in its current form it is not a very sustainable activity.

The growing popularity of exotic fruits, vegetables in Indian market

18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indians have been enjoying exotic mushrooms, tangy kiwis, green olives, fresh broccoli, dragon fruit and many other items. These items have been gaining popularity in recent times among urban population and gourmet hotels, eateries.

Shakti Pumps leads in Kusum yojana scheme installing 20000 solar pumps

28-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to produce more food grains for meeting the needs of the global population, India needs to increase its output, but this can only be achieved with technology.

APEDA signs MoU with ICAR to boost export prospects, farmers income

08-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

For increasing exports through quality production and processing, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research (ICAR-IIMR) which is expected to boost value addition and farmers’ income.

How farmers can benefit using drones

30-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Agriculture Industry in India employs more than half of its current population and is one of the few countries in the world to employ such large numbers, has one of the highest arable lands with over 155 million hectares, generated INR 19 lakh crore in terms of revenues in 2019 and contributed 18 percent to the India’s GDP. Despite all these achievements, India is a laggard when it comes to doubling its farmers’ incomes.

Samhitha logs 30 percent higher yield for citrus crops in Telangana, AP

05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Naviz Analytics, a leading US-based Data Science firm, recently announced the official launch of Samhitha Crop Care Clinics, a unique, precision farming advisory aimed at increasing the bottom line of Indian farmers.

Increasing practice of organic production, consumption on the rise in Rajasthan, finds CUTS study

05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Over 97.4 percent consumers were found aware of the fact that chemical input-based food products are harmful for health compared to 86 percent of the same set of consumers in 2017.

Research Report: Farmers’ Awareness and Attitude towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices

13-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

With an increase in population & so the basic need of food, the use of chemical fertilizers has been increased per year exponentially & become essential.

Hosachiguru launches managed farm plots with inhouse food forests

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Hosachiguru, a Bengaluru-based farm asset management startup, has launched two new managed farmland projects on the outskirts of Bengaluru to cater to the increasing interest in owning farmland and leading a more sustainable lifestyle.

New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability

18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable.

NDDB inks MoU with Ladakh to promote livelihoods from dairying

09-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

With a view to promote dairying and rural livelihoods in the Union Territory of Ladakh, NDDB and UT Administration of Ladakh signed an MoU for conducting a benchmark survey in the newly formed UT. NDDB’s dairy potential survey will help prepare a road map to boost dairying in the UT and will help in enhancing income of the rural population in the mountainous border areas.

India progress in organic farming: How the government policies are helping the sector to grow

18-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The growth story of organic farming is unfolding with increasing demand not only in India, but also globally.

Safety and regulation of GM crops in India by Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII

17-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The need to increase agricultural productivity without increasing the area under cultivation to support our increasing demand for quality food remains a challenge for the Indian farmers.

Usage of drip irrigation, sprinkler in India meagre, says Ambuja Cement Foundation CEO

16-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

With growing population and usage of water increasing in agriculture, time has come to smartly use water for increasing food production, feed growing population in the country as well feed other countries that cannot produce much to feed its population.

‘Need to increase private investment in the agriculture sector,’ says Tomar

15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has emphasized on increasing private investment in the field of agriculture.

Need for biotechnology crops in India, writes seeds federation director

23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The ongoing pandemic has brought forward our vulnerability to food crisis, especially with our increasing population. In addition, the challenges of future, will be much different than the ones in past because of factors like climate change, reduced availability of land and water, soil degradation and changing food preferences of people.

Entrepreneurship in agriculture can do wonders for rural economy, says Federation of Seed Industry of India Executive Director

13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture sector provides food for 1.3 billion people in India as well as support over 60% of the population for their livelihood and plays a crucial role in sustainable growth of the country's economy.

ICRISAT scientist says 5Gs of genomics vital to accelerate crop breeding

12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Genomics-assisted crop breeding technology can help advance crop improvement at an accelerated pace to ensure food security for a growing population and changing climate.

Vertical farming envisages profitable and suitable agriculture business

10-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

A silent revolution is underway in the agriculture sector, which is going to be quite evident in the days to come. With the global population is set to reach near 10 billion mark by 2050, the food production must increase by 70 per cent, estimates the United Nations.

Over 34.5 million cattle registered under the National animal disease control program, says NDDB

02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide safety to country's cattle population from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a 5-year project has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with total outlay of INR 13,343 crore (USD $ 2 billion).

Indian export of herbs and herbal products records 14.22% growth in 2017-18

10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

The export of herbs and value-added extracts of medicinal herbs are gradually increasing over the years. India exported USD 330.18 Million worth of Herbs during 2017-18 with a growth rate of 14.22% over the previous year

Technologies developed by ICAR increasing agriculture production

27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that the technologies developed by the ICAR have significantly contributed to an increase in foodgrain, horticultural crops, milk, fish and eggs production

Bayer outlines its vision for the future of agriculture

10-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.

Joined by farming stakeholders, academia, NGOs and industry experts from around the globe, Bayer outlined its vision for the future of agriculture today, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability and digital transformation to help ensure the world’s rapidly growing population can be fed without starving the planet

NDDB Dairy Services ties up with PharmaSecure to safeguard indigenous cow population

13-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

PharmaSecure, a leading provider of brand protection, consumer loyalty & engagement solutions today announced that it has joined hands with NDDB- Dairy Services to provide a simple and effective tool to safeguard country’s high quality indigenous breeds of cow

Italian animal health firm eyes India for expansion

27-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

India's huge cattle population is now catching the eye of foreign animal health companies, one such firm is Italy based TecnoZoo, which is entering the Indian market.

Negligence in Pesticide management increasing farmers deaths in Maharashtra, says CSE

18-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

India’s abysmal management of pesticides has started taking a deadly toll – says Centre for Science and Environment

Increasing Relevance of Hydroponics by Technologies

17-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

Among technologies that can potentially influence the future of agriculture and seed industry, hydroponics is one of the most exciting. The fact that hydroponics is prominently featuring in recent seed conferences in Netherlands is an indication of the potential and importance of the technology.

India, Sri Lanka agrees on SOPs for fisherman crossing into their borders

09-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

With increasing instance of fishermans crossing into other countries limit, both India and Sri Lanka has decided to set up a Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to expedite the release and handing over of fishermen in each other’s custody on completion of respective legal and procedural formalities.

India setting up two cattle breeding centres

In order to increase cattle population in the country, Indian agriculture ministry is setting up two national cattle breeding centres

World Food Day raises debate about challenges in food output

16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations (UN) expects the population to grow to more than 9 billion inhabitants on Earth by 2050.

India needs to triple egg availability to 180 per person

14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

With demand for nutrition food rising with growing population and rising income, India should have an availability of 180 eggs per person, as against the current 63 per person per annum.