India has spent decades attempting to reform agriculture through laws, committees, protests, loan waivers and MSP hikes. Every effort eventually ran into the same barrier: nobody trusted the numbers used to justify reform. Governments relied on rainfall estimates, surveys and state-level
For decades India proudly celebrated food security, yet quietly depended on other countries for the one nutrient most Indians rely on daily for protein. Dal. Despite being the world’s largest producer of pulses, India remained structurally dependent on imports from Canada, Myanmar and Africa. The government’s new push toward complete domestic production is therefore not
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said ongoing India United States (US) deal will not include provisions harmful to Indian farmers. He stated the government is prioritising agricultural interests while negotiating improved market access. India US Trade Deal Farmer Protection Goyal emphasised that safeguarding domestic agriculture remains a key principle in the
India and the United States (US) have expanded market access for selected agricultural and pharmaceutical products, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stating that certain Indian exports will now enter the US without tariff. The development is part of ongoing trade engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce. Zero Duty Access For Indian Farm Exports
The Union government on Tuesday said the proposed India-United States trade deal will not compromise India’s sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors, with detailed provisions of the agreement expected to be shared soon. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India’s core interests, particularly those linked to farmers and the dairy ecosystem, have been
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
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order that exempts a wide range of agricultural and processed-food items from the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed earlier this year. The move means that products such as coffee, tea, fruits, nuts, spices and essential oils will now face zero import duty instead of the previously imposed rates of up […]
Beijing has announced that starting November 10, 2025, it will suspend retaliatory tariffs on a range of American agricultural exports, including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken. The decision follows a new round of high-level trade discussions between the United States and China aimed at easing tensions that have persisted since the original tariff war. Scope […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple projects in the agriculture and allied sectors worth over ₹42,000 crore. Major Schemes Unveiled Two flagship schemes were launched: PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, and the Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses with ₹11,440 crore. The former […]
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















