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Tripura’s organic farmers get global market push as APEDA hosts international buyer-seller meet

Global Agriculture

August 14, 2026

APEDA and Tripura organise an international organic buyer-seller meet in Agartala, connecting farmers and FPOs with global buyers to expand export opportunities.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan approves Rs 605.71 Cr for Rajasthan and Telangana Agriculture

Government Announcements & Schemes

August 13, 2026

The Government of India has approved Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana to support agricultural development, infrastructure and farmer welfare.

Digital platforms strengthen livestock and fisheries services for farmers

Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries

August 13, 2026

India is expanding digital services in livestock and fisheries, with 39.23 crore livestock registered on Bharat Pashudhan and 35.85 lakh stakeholders registered on the National Fisheries Digital Platform.

3.1% of tested fruit and vegetable samples exceed pesticide limits

Crops & Farming Practices

August 11, 2026

A total of 70,652 fruit and vegetable samples were tested for pesticide residues during 2023-26, with 2,223 samples found above FSSAI-prescribed limits.

India aims to emerge as a leading exporter of dairy products: Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh

Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries

August 11, 2026

India is aiming to strengthen its position in the global dairy market, with Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighting efforts to boost milk production, livestock productivity, infrastructure, disease control and exports.

Haryana approves ‘Water Secure Haryana’ programme to make state self-reliant in water sector

Crops & Farming Practices

August 10, 2026

Rs 5,714.80-crore programme to focus on irrigation efficiency, canal rehabilitation, water conservation and sustainable water management

Bihar strengthens dairy leadership with new milk powder plant in Sitamarhi

Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries

August 9, 2026

Bihar strengthens its dairy and fisheries sectors with a new 30 MTPD milk powder plant and fish brood bank in Sitamarhi, supporting milk processing, value addition, farmer incomes and rural livelihoods.

China hosts global FAO workshop on value chains of tropical agricultural products

Global Agriculture

August 6, 2026

FAO's Global Technical Workshop in Hainan, China brings together over 40 representatives from tropical countries to strengthen cooperation, promote innovation, and develop sustainable value chains for tropical special agricultural products under the OCOP initi...

MSP procurement crosses 5,781 lakh tonnes in five years; farmers receive ₹14.58 lakh crore at support prices

Crops & Farming Practices

August 5, 2026

Government says procurement under MSP continues to expand, with total purchases of 22 notified crops reaching 12,819 lakh tonnes since 2014 and payments to farmers touching ₹27.80 lakh crore.

ICAR develops India's first indigenous African swine fever vaccine, boosting pig disease control

Dairy, Livestock & Fisheries

August 4, 2026

ICAR has developed India's first indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine, offering a major boost to pig disease control. The breakthrough is expected to reduce pig mortality, protect farmers' livelihoods and strengthen India's animal health and biosecurit...