India has officially reaffirmed its decision to continue the wheat export ban at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing persistent global price volatility and the need to ensure domestic food security. First imposed in May 2022, the restriction remains classified under WTO norms as a shift

India has taken a major leap in agricultural innovation with the development of ICPV 25444, a pigeonpea variety that can endure extreme heat up to 45°C and matures within 125 days. Developed by scientists at a premier agricultural research institute, this is the first pigeonpea cultivar designed for rapid growth and high heat tolerance—ushering in […]

In a bid to counter rising food inflation and reduce the country’s dependency on imports, the Indian government is turning to the Northeastern states as a new frontier for pulse cultivation. Despite contributing less than 2% to the nation’s total area under pulses, the region has shown high productivity levels that could be scaled up […]

In a strategic move to stabilize domestic pulse prices, the Indian government has extended the duty-free import policy for yellow peas until March 31, 2026. This decision, effective immediately, aims to bolster the availability of pulses in the domestic market and mitigate inflationary pressures. India, being the world’s largest importer of yellow peas, primarily

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has urged Indian farmers to shift from being just cultivators to becoming entrepreneurs engaged in agro-based industries. Speaking at a public forum, he emphasized the untapped potential lying beyond harvesting, pointing out that food processing, branding, and packaging offer substantial avenues for income generation. He noted that while

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has suggested a complete ban on the import of yellow peas into India. The recommendation is part of a broader push to protect the interests of domestic pulse farmers who have been adversely impacted by the inflow of cheap yellow peas from countries such as Canada, Ukraine, […]

On May 28, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a hike in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the upcoming 2025–26 marketing season. Among the key changes, the MSP for common paddy has been increased by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal, and […]

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has gone public with allegations that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not cleared his dues following his exit from the role in December 2024. Gillespie, who served a nine-month stint, expressed disappointment over not being paid for his services and said he was still waiting for resolution. “I’m […]

The Indian government has announced that it will lift the 20% export duty on onions from April 1, 2025. The decision comes as a response to improved domestic supply conditions and the anticipated arrival of a strong rabi onion harvest, which has already begun easing prices in the market. Export Duty to End Amid Softening […]

The Konkan region of Maharashtra, known for its high-quality Alphonso mangoes, is facing a severe crisis as extreme heatwaves have significantly reduced mango yields. Farmers are reporting major losses, raising concerns about the future of mango cultivation and its economic impact on the region. Heatwaves Disrupt Mango Production Since the beginning of the year, the […]