India Sugar Imports May Arrive Before October 15

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

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India could begin receiving imported raw sugar before October 15, 2026, after the government allowed duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh tonnes to ease tight domestic supplies and curb rising prices. Brazil is expected to be the principal source, although the exact volume arriving before

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Cabinet Extends PM-KISAN Scheme Until 2031

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme for another five years, allocating ₹3.15 lakh crore for direct income support to eligible farming families. PM-KISAN Extended Until 2030-31 The scheme will continue from the 2026-27 financial year through 2030-31 following approval by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister […]

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Fertiliser Output Steady Despite West Asia Crisis

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

The government has said India’s fertiliser supply remains stable despite the West Asia crisis, with domestic urea production nearly matching last year’s level and fresh imports secured ahead of the Kharif season. Domestic Urea Production Reaches 37.49 Lakh Tonnes India produced 37.49 lakh tonnes of urea during March-April, close to the output recorded in the […]

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India Urea Import Price Nearly Doubles

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India is set to import 2.5 million tonnes of urea at sharply higher prices, showing how the West Asia conflict is now pushing up farm input costs ahead of the monsoon sowing season. The purchase is significant because India is the world’s largest urea importer, and the tender comes at a time when supply disruptions […]

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Government Releases 184 Crop Varieties to Boost Output

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Government of India has approved 184 improved crop varieties of 25 major crops to help increase agricultural productivity, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen food security. The varieties include options for cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, and fibres, and are intended for use across different agro-climatic zones of the country. Focus on Productivity and

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Centre, Chouhan Reject Claims on VB-G RAM G Scheme

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Centre and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday criticised the Congress party for spreading what they described as “misinformation” about the new rural employment law known as Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. The minister said opposition campaigners were misrepresenting the scheme’s

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India to Impose 30% Duty on Yellow Pea Imports

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government will impose a 30 % import duty on yellow peas starting November 1, 2025, in a move aimed at protecting domestic producers from a flood of cheap imports. Shipments with a bill of lading dated October 31 or earlier will be exempt from the duty. Background to the Decision Earlier this year, […]

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Cabinet Approves ₹11,440 Crore Pulses Mission

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year scheme named Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, running from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a total budget of ₹11,440 crore. Goal of the Mission The mission aims to raise India’s pulse production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen food security. Key Features The […]

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APEDA Launches BHARATI to Empower Agri-Food Startups

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative — Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement. In its pilot phase beginning September 2025, it will support 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups through a three-month acceleration program focused on export

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PM Releases ₹20,500 Crore to Farmers Under PM-Kisan

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, officially released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The latest installment provides direct benefit transfers to over 9.7 crore farmers across India. ₹2,000 Transferred to Each Eligible Farmer Under the 20th