India is under growing pressure from the United States to open its market for corn imports. However, New Delhi continues to resist, citing concerns over genetically modified (GM) crops, protection of farmer livelihoods, and the strategic importance of ethanol blending in reducing oil imports. India’s Maize Landscape Despite lower yields…
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National Agri Conference Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Opens in Delhi
New Delhi: The two-day National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 began today at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan pledging a stronger push for farmer welfare, strict action against spurious farm inputs, and a renewed focus on making…
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AI-Based Monsoon Forecasts Reach 3.8 Crore Indian Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) has pioneered a first-of-its-kind AI-based weather forecasting program, delivering early monsoon predictions directly to 3.8 crore farmers across 13 Indian states. By providing forecasts up to four weeks in advance, the initiative aims to help farmers make informed decisions about Kharif crop…