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Best Cash Crops in India: Profitable Picks for Farmers
17-Dec-2025 - 0 Comments.
Explore the best cash crops to grow in India in 2025 for maximum profits, from sugarcane and cotton to high-value spices like turmeric and saffron. This India-focused cash crop farming guide covers yields, ROI, suitable regions, and tips for sustainable farming success.
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Mahindra launches new groundnut thresher for four major growing states
29-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced a new groundnut thresher, expanding its farm machinery portfolio to more than 30 models across crops and regions. The tractor-powered machine is targeted at farmers in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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On Mustard Day, hybrid seeds shine for rural prosperity
02-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
On National Mustard Day, India celebrates hybrid mustard’s role in boosting farm incomes, oilseed productivity, and climate resilience in rural regions.
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AfDB approves $30.25M for climate resilience, agriculture protection in Benin
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a financing package worth $30.25 million for a climate protection and agricultural resilience programme in Benin, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers in the country’s drought-prone northern regions.
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Kyrgyzstan to go fully organic in two regions by 2029
29-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Kyrgyzstan plans full organic farming in Issyk-Kul and Naryn by 2029 under its Organic 2025–2029 program, boosting eco-friendly agriculture and exports.
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FAO report shows mixed progress on global fish stocks
24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
FAO says global fish stocks show signs of recovery in some regions, but overfishing persists. 35.5% remain overexploited despite better governance models.
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Centre, J&K to plan new agriculture roadmap, says Chouhan
31-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan announces roadmap for agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir, promoting lavender farming and boosting yields in border regions.
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Sikkim pushes microgreens farming for urban income, youth startups
04-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a strategic effort to boost urban agriculture and create new livelihood opportunities, the Sikkim agriculture department has launched an initiative to promote the cultivation of microgreens across the state, especially in urban regions like Gangtok where land availability is limited.
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Millet cultivation will revitalize Uttarakhand’s hill agriculture, says Ganesh Joshi
22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to revolutionize agriculture in Uttarakhand’s hill regions, Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi has announced a comprehensive millet cultivation initiative as part of the state’s newly launched Millet Policy.
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Farmers embrace stablecoins to beat banking hurdles and go global
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
Farmers across Africa and other emerging regions are increasingly adopting stablecoins to bypass outdated banking systems, lower transaction costs, and tap into global agricultural markets.
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India's Top 10 Premium Wheat Varieties and Their Origins
15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
While the average wheat price in India hovers around ₹2,539 per quintal (₹25.39 per kilogram), certain premium varieties command significantly higher prices due to factors like nutritional benefits, cultivation challenges, and limited production regions.
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AgriWings launches drone services in South India
12-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
AgriWings, a leading agritech company in drone-based spraying services, is thrilled to announce its expansion to South India, specifically targeting Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka's key agricultural regions, including Ballari, Guntur, Kalwakurthy, Khammam/Warangal, Nandyal, Piduguralla, and Palnadu.
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Top 5 banana producing states in India
12-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bananas, a staple fruit enjoyed across the globe, hold a special place in India. From creamy yellow Cavendish varieties to the ruby-red Nendran, the country boasts a diverse range of bananas cultivated across various regions.
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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.
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India's Top Maize Producers in 2022-23
25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, the "golden grain," is a vital cog in India's agricultural machinery. It serves as a staple food in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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High-Yielding Maize for Indian Farmers
18-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile crop that plays a vital role in Indian agriculture. It serves as a staple food source in some regions, a key ingredient in animal feed, and a raw material for various industrial applications.
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Maize crop in India: Opportunities and outlook for the next five years
26-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile cereal crop that is grown in all regions of India. It is the third-largest cereal crop in India after rice and wheat, and it plays an important role in the country's food security and economy.
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Mariculture offers bright business prospect for India’s coastal region: CMFRI study
28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mariculture has emerged as a promising business opportunity for India’s coastal regions, offering decent income to the coastal people even as extreme weather events like cyclones are leading to the reduction of fishing days every year, according to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Uzbekistan gets USD 200m financial support from World Bank
26-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a USD 200m financing package for the Second Rural Enterprise Development Project (REDP) aimed at supporting the establishment and expansion of farms and rural enterprises in 10 regions of Uzbekistan.
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Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.
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Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute organises webinar to increase vegetable production in coastal areas
23-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In commemoration of India's 75 years of Independence as Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav, ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa conducted webinar on VEGFAST technology to increase vegetable production in coastal regions recently.
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Central Arid Zone Research Institute unveils high yielding green fodder crop
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Providing a significant solution for the availability of green fodder for the livestock of the farmers of arid regions, the ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute has come up with a new fodder crop, that is, Fodder Beet (Beta vulgaris).
