New legislation aims to align pesticide governance with current requirements, stakeholder concerns and Jan Vishwas Act provisions New Delhi, July 28, 2026: The Government of India has initiated the process of updating the country’s pesticide regulatory framework with the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2026, aimed at
Updated guidelines increase financial assistance for orange, kinnow, cumin and isabgol cultivation while promoting technology-driven horticulture and stronger farm value chains New Delhi, July 28, 2026: The Government of India has revised the operational guidelines of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) to provide
Government initiatives aim to improve farmer market access, strengthen food supply chains and create new opportunities for hospitality, food processing and agri-tourism sectors New Delhi, July 28, 2026: The Government of India is strengthening the country’s agricultural marketing ecosystem through digital marketplaces, farmer collectives, storage infrastructure
Government Strengthens Horticulture Ecosystem with 61 Centres of Excellence, Polyhouse Support and Capacity Building Under MIDH The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) continues to strengthen India's horticulture sector by providing farmers with technical, institutional and financial support for adopting modern cultivation practices, including protected
Revised Fertilizer Control Order Introduces Faster Re-Testing Process Through National Test House and CFQCTI to Improve Quality Assurance The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has detailed the strengthened quality testing mechanism under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, following amendments notified on 13 December 2024.
Monsoon Sowing Crosses 826 Lakh Hectares as of July 24; Sugarcane and Jute Register Growth While Rice, Soybean and Cotton See Lower Coverage India's Kharif sowing season has covered 826.19 lakh hectares as of 24 July 2026, according to the latest data released by the Ministry
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Commends Maharashtra's Timely Fund Utilisation, Calls for Faster Progress in Digital Agriculture and Horticulture Initiatives The Government of Maharashtra has become the first state in India to qualify for the second installment under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) after
1,256 Food Processing Projects Completed Under PMKSY, Enhancing Cold Chain Infrastructure, Value Addition and Supply Chains for Agriculture and Hospitality The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) continues to play a pivotal role in modernising India's food processing sector, with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries