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- PM Modi urges shift to high-value agriculture to make India the food basket of the world

Monday, January 5, 2026

Our Bureau, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s ambition to become the world’s food basket, calling for a significant shift toward high-value agriculture and allied sectors to strengthen the nation’s position in global food markets.

- Onion prices kept below production cost in 2025, farmers under pressure

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Our Bureau, New Delhi

Onion prices remained below the cost of production for a large part of 2025, putting significant financial stress on farmers, even as consumers benefited from stable retail prices, according to industry and trade sources.

- Rabi sowing area posts strong growth, overall coverage up by 6.87 lakh hectares

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Our Bureau, New Delhi

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the latest data on Rabi crop sowing for the 2025–26 season, reporting a robust expansion in coverage compared with the previous year. As of December

- Potato prices crash in West Bengal as farmers forced into distress sales

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Our Bureau, New Delhi

Potato farmers across key growing belts of West Bengal are facing a sharp fall in prices, triggering widespread distress sales as arrivals surge and storage options remain limited. Market sources said farm-gate prices have

- Syngenta expands digital app to empower India’s smallholder farmers with AI-driven tools

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Our Bureau, New Delhi

Global crop science leader Syngenta Group is scaling up its digital agriculture initiative in India by enhancing its flagship platform, Cropwise Grower, to support smallholder farmers with advanced technology,

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