The storage level in India’s 161 major reservoirs dropped further this week to 37 per cent of the capacity with the level in almost 65 per cent of them filled below 50 per cent, data from the Central Water Commission (CWC) showed. The CWC’s weekly reservoir data showed that the storage in the 161 reservoirs … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising sugarcane farming, driving precision, efficiency, and sustainability across the expansive fields worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies like in-field sensors, drones, satellite imagery, and localised weather stations, farms have transformed into sophisticated data hubs. These tools continuously monitor soil moisture, temperature, nutrient levels, crop health, and climate conditions, providing vital information … Read more
As global food systems evolve, India’s agricultural future depends not just on growing more, but on growing smarter. The path from farmer to food processor represents a powerful shift: one that can unlock economic resilience, create rural jobs and strengthen climate adaptation at the grassroots. Yet this transformation must begin by addressing the ground realities. … Read more
India’s seafood exporters are preparing to ship 35,000-40,000 tonnes of shrimp to the United States with orders remaining stable after US President Donald Trump paused a planned 26 per cent reciprocal tariff, reducing the duty to 10 per cent, industry officials said on Monday. “There is a lot of relief now as we are at par … Read more
The tractor industry bounced back in FY25, recording an 8 per cent increase in domestic sales. This growth—driven by a favourable monsoon and other positive factors—comes after an 8 per cent decline in the previous fiscal. Exports also edged up, reversing the 22 per cent slump seen last year, and total production during the period … Read more
Vertical farming grows crops in stacked layers within controlled environments, reshaping agriculture during our era of urbanisation and climate change. Unlike traditional methods requiring extensive land and favorable weather, vertical farms thrive in urban spaces—from skyscrapers to warehouses to shipping containers. Today’s vertical farming gets a boost from machine learning and satellite technology. These tools … Read more
The recent announcement by US President Donald Trump to implement a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has understandably sparked concern across various sectors, including agriculture. (It has now been paused for 90 days, though). For India, the implications of such a move aren’t black and white—they fall into a grey zone of … Read more
The grain-based ethanol industry has the potential to boost farmers income by ₹35,000 crore, a report said. The Thought Leadership Report, brought out by the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association and Primus Partners, identifies grain-based ethanol particularly from maize and surplus grain like broken rice as a key lever for sustainable expansion. It projects that 165 … Read more
Palle Ganga Reddy, the Chairman of the newly established Turmeric Board, has said that the country should aim at achieving exports to the tune of ₹5,000 crore by 2030 from the current level of ₹1,876 crore. He asked the farmers to focus on cultivating high-curcumin varieties to boost their incomes. “Pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination continue … Read more
Kashmir’s poultry industry is facing a serious downturn, leaving thousands of local farmers struggling to stay afloat. Once touted as a thriving sector, the poultry sector is now under severe stress as producers grapple with a declining market for locally raised birds and growing competition from outside the region. According to the Kashmir Valley Poultry … Read more