Agri Inputs

India targets 60,000 metric tonnes of silk production by 2030-31 and aims to become the world’s No. 1 silk producer by 2028-29, with a focus on farmer incomes, improved hybrids and technology.

CAZRI’s four new moth bean varieties have maintained growth and pod development through a 35-day dry spell in Kharif 2026, highlighting their potential for climate-resilient pulse cultivation in western Rajasthan.

Kalaburagi pulses are getting a value-added push as the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre develops energy bars using locally grown toor dal, black gram, green gram and Bengal gram.

Farmers in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district are expecting better soybean and groundnut yields this kharif season, supported by improved farming practices, timely rainfall and scientific crop management.

Department of Fertilizers begins Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 from September 1 to 15, focusing on cleanliness, environmental protection, digital cleanliness and a clean workplace culture.

CHEMCONNECT 2026 at IIT Madras brought together industry, academia and research institutions, while a Centre of Excellence for biodegradable packaging materials was inaugurated.

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh, with more than 17,500 farmers across eight states already part of the initiative.

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlights agriculture as a promising avenue for youth entrepreneurship, with focus on innovation, agri-startups, value addition and market access.

Kerala’s Onam agriculture campaign produces 2.52 lakh tonnes of vegetables, strengthening local supply and supporting farmers during the festive season.

Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association and ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute have joined hands to establish an advanced centre for quality, disease-free and high-yielding sugarcane planting material.