India's Diet Change Requires Farm Diversification
As Indians embrace diverse, health-conscious foods like millets and pulses, agriculture must shift from entrenched rice-wheat patterns to meet new market demands and nutritional needs.
As Indians embrace diverse, health-conscious foods like millets and pulses, agriculture must shift from entrenched rice-wheat patterns to meet new market demands and nutritional needs.
India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China in 2024-25. However, this agricultural success brings serious concerns about water depletion and crop diversification.
As the FY27 Budget approaches, agriculture leaders urge increased spending on technology, digital systems and climate-resilient infrastructure to boost productivity and economic contribution.
Industry leaders call for Budget 2026-27 to transform agriculture into an economic growth engine through technology and climate-smart infrastructure, addressing its low productivity.
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
Karnataka's agriculture minister announces steps to fix rain gauge issues and ensure fair crop insurance payouts. The Krushi Bhagya scheme is expanded statewide. Read more.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed ongoing projects at CSAUAT Kanpur, inspected hostels, and directed agencies to ensure quality and timely completion. Read more.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has notified 1,100 Agriculture Supervisor vacancies. Apply online from January 13 to February 11, 2026. Check eligibility, fees & key dates.
Former Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini secures patents for three indigenous date palm varieties, ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, boosting local cultivation. Discover his 10-year research journey.
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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Uttar Pradesh's agricultural sector achieves record growth with wheat production at 414.39 LMT. Discover how govt initiatives boosted farmer incomes & productivity.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department has utilized only 45% of its Rs 8,620 crore budget for 2025-26, with major schemes like seed parks and PM-KUSUM seeing no expenditure. Key details inside.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
J&K Minister Choudhary Mohammad Javed inaugurated a Mega Kisan Mela in Bishnah, promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. Discover the key initiatives announced.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
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New Zealand's Trade Minister sees India as a key partner to diversify trade and reduce dependence on China. Explore the strategic shift and its economic implications.
India's Budget FY27 targets major customs & port reforms to cut ship turnaround time, streamline tariffs, and boost export diversification. Key details inside.
Punjab farmers are missing out on the golden mustard opportunity. Low profits and high input costs keep them away, threatening oilseed self-sufficiency. Discover the full story.
As global trade transforms due to US-China rivalry, India stands at a pivotal moment. Leveraging PLI schemes and services exports, it can lead, but must fix logistics and skills. Read the analysis.
Gov. Anandiben Patel highlights agriculture sector transformation at AIRSAVBCON 2025. Read about the focus on AI, robotics, and farmer awards for Viksit Bharat.
RBI data reveals a 54.5% surge in Indian investments abroad to $1.96 billion in 2025, driven by US market outperformance. Learn why investors are diversifying globally and the risks involved.
On National Farmers' Day, explore crucial sustainable farming methods & the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Essential reading for UPSC aspirants & eco-conscious citizens. Boost your current affairs knowledge now!
Experts at a Lucknow congress highlight how AI and robotics can cut carbon emissions and boost farm productivity for a Viksit Bharat. Discover the future of smart agriculture.
India climbs to mild overweight in Bank of America's fund manager survey, becoming Asia's third most preferred market. Discover the drivers behind this shift and what it means for investors.
Explore why a mix of gold and silver may offer better portfolio resilience. Learn about the new Mirae Asset Gold Silver Passive FoF NFO closing August 25, 2025. Consult your advisor before investing.
US tech rally driven by a few AI giants raises bubble concerns. Experts advise Indian investors to diversify globally, limit US exposure to 10-30%, and explore Europe, Japan, and select emerging markets like Brazil.