Government clarifies that States can now include wild-animal crop damage as an add-on cover under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana at their own costKey HighlightsPMFBY provides insurance coverage against crop losses caused by non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest stages.The scheme is voluntary for

Government reports 26.09 crore Soil Health Cards issued, while natural and organic farming programmes expand across the countryKey Highlights26.09 crore Soil Health Cards have been generated and issued to farmers.More than 1.36 crore farmers were reached through the 2026 Kharif-season soil-health awareness campaign.23.13 lakh farmers

ICAR-led planning underway across seven States and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to align agriculture with local climate, resources and market needsKey HighlightsAgricultural Action Plans have been initiated for Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Roadmaps are being

AIKCC delegation tells Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that ethanol can raise farm incomes and strengthen energy security if pricing and policy remain farmer-centricKey HighlightsAIKCC farmer leaders expressed support for ethanol as a new market for agricultural produce.Farmers said ethanol could create additional demand for

Honey output rises from 80,530 MT in 2014-15 to 1,51,690 MT in 2025-26 as government strengthens scientific beekeeping and value-added honey supply chainsKey HighlightsNational Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) is being implemented through the National Bee Board (NBB).Honey production increased from 80,530 MT in 2014–15

Government targets 69.7 million tonnes of oilseeds and 350 lakh tonnes of pulses by 2030-31 as domestic production and seed distribution expandKey HighlightsNational Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) targets 69.7 million tonnes of primary oilseed production by 2030-31.Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses targets 350 lakh

Government targets oil palm expansion across 15 States as ₹1,447 crore released during 2021-22 to 2025-26 and 2026-27 action plans approved for ₹1,143.9 croreKey HighlightsNational Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in 2021-22 with an outlay of ₹11,040 crore.Mission targets expansion of oil

Government says FPOs are expanding into aggregation, value addition and marketing, strengthening farmer linkages with organised food marketsKey Highlights10,000 FPOs have been formed under the Central Sector Scheme since 2020-21.1,175 FPOs have 100% women membership.Women account for around 40% of total FPO shareholders.FPOs have reported