Due to a domestic supply shortage, India's soybean imports have surged to 7.77 lakh tonnes by June 2026, with estimates reaching 9 lakh tonnes for the full oil year, according to a report by the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA).
Indian jaggery (gur) is conquering global markets with over 70% share of world production and 106% export growth in the last decade.
India is set to launch a pilot Green Urea plant in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, to reduce import dependence and promote environment-friendly fertilizers.
Totapuri mango prices have crashed to just ₹3 per kg at farm level in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, forcing many farmers to stop harvesting or even cut down their orchards.
Monsoon brings diseases for fish in ponds. Proper care, feeding, and pond management are essential for healthy fish farming.
In times of erratic rainfall and drought, farmers should adopt bajra-moong intercropping model for higher profit and reduced risk.
Lavender cultivation is becoming a lucrative alternative for farmers in Jammu and Kashmir, offering significantly higher returns than traditional crops.
Bihar government accelerates process to revive Raiyam and Sakri cooperative sugar mills to benefit sugarcane farmers.
Monocrotophos, a highly toxic pesticide banned in 112 countries, is still being sold and used in India due to loopholes and industry influence.
Farmers are eagerly waiting for the 23rd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Expected date is around June 18, but no official confirmation yet.
Around 70 sheep died in Akola district of Maharashtra after consuming poisonous plants, causing heavy financial loss to the herder.
India is the world's largest producer of organic cotton, but farmers are facing severe challenges due to lengthy certification, low productivity, and lack of premium prices.
