In a significant public-private partnership, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 19, 2026, at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM) in Hyderabad. The collaboration aims to enhance agricultural vocational training, strengthen farmer extension…
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CAQM Orders Action Plan to End Wheat Stubble Burning 2026
In a major step to combat recurring air pollution in North India, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a comprehensive statutory direction mandating strict implementation of State Action Plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season. The direction has been formally issued to the…
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Padma Awardee Farmers Lead Soil Health Fertilizer Dialogue
In a significant step toward strengthening soil health and promoting sustainable agriculture, the Department of Fertilizers convened a high-level brainstorming session in New Delhi, bringing together eight Padma award-winning progressive farmers and agricultural experts. The initiative aims to transform balanced fertilizer use into a nationwide movement and aligns with the…
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Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants Charts New Roadmap
New Delhi: The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush convened a high-level Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan to chart a future roadmap for strengthening India’s medicinal plants sector. The day-long deliberations focused on improving the value chain, enhancing farmer income, ensuring traceability, and boosting global competitiveness…
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Smart Agro-Food Systems Drive India’s Climate Strategy
The Government of India has intensified efforts to transform the country’s agricultural landscape by promoting smart agro-food systems and sustainable production practices aimed at tackling climate change, resource degradation, and food security challenges. This strategic shift focuses on climate-resilient, carbon-neutral, and regenerative agriculture, supported by policy reforms, scientific research, and…
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Centre Pushes Crop Diversification to Cut Paddy, Boost Millets
The Government of India has intensified efforts to promote crop diversification across key agricultural states, aiming to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy cultivation while encouraging sustainable alternatives such as pulses, oilseeds and millets. The initiative is being driven primarily through the centrally sponsored Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), implemented under the…
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India-Canada Strengthen Potash & Fertilizer Collaboration
New Delhi: India and Canada are set to deepen their strategic partnership in the fertilizer sector, focusing on potash supply, technology collaboration, and investment opportunities. The discussions come amid India’s efforts to ensure long-term fertilizer security and boost agricultural productivity under the Integrated Nutrient Management framework. High-Level Meeting in New…
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Union Secretary Meets Champion Fish Farmers to Boost Growth
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, engaged with 59 Champion Fish Farmers from across the country on 28th January 2026 through a video conference. The interactive session included Padma Shri awardees, representatives from the Rajya Sabha,…
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NICRA Celebrates 15 Years of Resilient Farming
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), in collaboration with the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA), on Thursday reviewed 15 years of progress under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) and launched the Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture (ACASA–India), outlining a data-driven roadmap…
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Record Fertilizer Supply Secured for Farmers 2024–25
The Government of India has ensured record availability of fertilizers for farmers during the agricultural year 2024–25, providing a major boost to uninterrupted farming operations across the country. Through coordinated planning, efficient logistics, and continuous monitoring, fertilizer supplies remained well above the estimated national requirement, ensuring that no region faced…