India debates new ways to make biofuels as sustainability threats rise

For many countries such as India, domestic biofuel production can reduce the consumption of imported fossil fuels, which provides economic gains, in addition to shielding against supply disruptions and fuel price fluctuations. Despite these advantages, the environmental sustainability of biofuel production due to its negative effects on food security and land-use changes, remains unclear.

Rains, falling prices prompt farmers to shift from pulses to soyabean, cotton

According to the Union Agriculture Ministry’s latest compiled data as of July 29, farmers have so far sown 106.18 lakh hectares (lh) area under pulses in the current kharif cropping season from June 1. This is above last year’s corresponding area coverage of 103.23 lh.

India's rice growing states may get below normal rains

NEW DELHI: India is likely to receive an average amount of rain in August and September, the weather office said on Monday, pointing to overall good crop yields in Asia's third...

Rains, falling prices prompt farmers to shift from pulses to soyabean, cotton

According to the Union Agriculture Ministry’s latest compiled data as of July 29, farmers have so far sown 106.18 lakh hectares (lh) area under pulses in the current kharif cropping season from June 1. This is above last year’s corresponding area coverage of 103.23 lh.

How to Start Hydroponic Farming/Gardening from Scratch in India: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

How to start hydroponic farming/gardening from scratch in India, A step-by-step guide for beginners, Equipment required to start hydroponic farming and more

“No GM Rice Approved for Commercial Cultivation,” Agriculture Minister Tomar

The Commerce Ministry claimed in a statement that the contamination could have occurred later while the imported broken rice was being processed in the EU, and that it could also be a conspiracy to tarnish India's image as a reliable supplier of quality rice.

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Cotton auction: syndicate by bidders alleged

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Government seizes 35,000 bags of urea diverted from agricultural use

Urea is a highly subsidised fertiliser and is sold at only Rs 266 per bag to farmers as against its actual cost of around Rs 3,000 per bag.

Declining trend: Public spend on Indian agriculture has shrunk in a decade

Public expenditure on the primary sector has declined faster than its relative importance in the economy