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Pantnagar develops 6 high-yield crop varieties
Uttarakhand's agricultural landscape is set to transform with the state approval of six enhanced crop varieties. Researchers have introduced innovative strains for key staples like rice, barley, maize, and mustard, alongside fodder options such as sorghum and…
Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across India
Paddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oilseeds, pulses sowing was down 30.48% to 1.49 million hectares, while oilseed acreage plunged 53.34% to 1.69 million hec…
Asia rice surges 20 % in May as war and weather threaten output
India’s foodgrain production up 5% in 2025-26 crop year
India's foodgrain production for 2025-26 surges 5% with record rice and wheat outputs, despite challenges from climate conditions.
India ethanol push drives big rise in land farmed to make fuel
India depends on imports for some 85% of its oil, so using more ethanol, made from crops such as sugarcane, rice and maize, is central to its plans to boost its energy security and reduce planet-heating emissions
Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing
There are ways to reduce emissions without sacrificing yield. A new study shows how, and looks at a technique billed as ‘climate-friendly’ that makes emissions worse.
Govt's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
Procurement of wheat and rice from the 2026 rabi season is currently underway. About 97 per cent of the wheat sown area of 334.17 lakh hectare has been harvested, along with the completion of pulse harvesting
Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
India's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supply for welfare schemes. Procurement for the next season is underway. Harvests are progressing well, with most rabi commo…