FAO will launch its flagship report, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026, on June 16 during the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The report will highlight progress in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture development, and the implemen...
Punjab has sufficient urea stocks to meet the fertilizer requirements of the ongoing Kharif 2026 season, according to the Centre. The state has received 10.71 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of urea against a pro-rata requirement of 9 LMT, with 4.46 LMT available as...
Food processing levels in India have risen from 10% in 2016 to nearly 17% in 2023, according to a report released at SAPLING 2026 in Ahmedabad, highlighting opportunities for value addition and farmer income growth.
A regional policy dialogue in Alwar highlighted the urgent need for sustainable and water-smart agriculture in Rajasthan, with experts advocating improved soil health, scientific nutrient management, quality farm inputs, and greater use of technology to addres...
Global food insecurity is worsening despite stable food supplies, driven by conflicts, climate shocks, rising fertilizer costs, and the growing risk of El Niño. The World Bank warns that millions across Africa and other vulnerable regions face acute food short...
Hero MotoCorp has launched the country's first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles capable of running on E85 fuel, a blend containing up to 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. The company introduced the new Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles in the...
Union Fisheries Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited the MPEDA-RCCA Brood Multiplication Centre and ICAR-CMFRI hatchery in Visakhapatnam to review broodstock development, quality seed production, and aquaculture infrastructure, while directing efforts to addr...
India is set to strengthen its position in the global seafood market through a National Workshop on Seafood Exports in Visakhapatnam on June 5-6. The event will bring together policymakers, exporters, industry leaders, start-ups, and fisheries stakeholders to...
The Centre has assured Assam of uninterrupted support for agriculture and rural development, with enhanced focus on housing, rural livelihoods, women empowerment, farm infrastructure, and organic exports.
AI-powered technologies can help address several longstanding challenges in Indian agriculture, including fragmented landholdings, climate variability, pest and disease outbreaks, inefficient input use and market information gaps. However, large-scale adoption...