The United States has renewed pressure on India to open its market for American corn, citing the country’s growing demand for feed in poultry and livestock industries. However, India continues to resist, citing concerns over genetically modified (GM) crops, high import tariffs, and domestic farmer politics—factors that are unlikely to…
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National Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference Begins in Delhi
New Delhi, September 15: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is set to host the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 on September 15–16 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The two-day event will bring together state agriculture ministers, senior officials, scientists,…
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India Tightens Regulation on Biostimulant Products under FCO
The Government of India has tightened the regulatory framework for biostimulant products under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, officially ending provisional registrations from June 17, 2025. This move marks a significant step in standardising quality and ensuring that only scientifically validated products are available in the Indian market. Until…