Agritimes

The Centre has announced a series of measures to revive the Totapuri mango sector and improve returns for growers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka following complaints of falling prices and declining farm incomes.

The Centre has approved fisheries development projects worth INR 706 crore for Himalayan and hilly states, including dedicated initiatives to strengthen cold water fisheries, as part of its efforts to boost fish production, modernise infrastructure and improve livelihoods in mountainous regions.

A new sea-route export protocol developed by ICAR

The Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) does not currently have a formal branch office in Bihar but continues to operate in the state through a field official and an extensive cooperative network, the government informed Parliament on 21 July 2026.

The Centre has outlined a series of measures to improve the welfare of shrimp farmers, including enhanced disease surveillance, aquaculture insurance, affordable credit and investments in fisheries infrastructure, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying informed Parliament.

The Centre has said 213 women-led coastal fisheries cooperative societies have been established in Andhra Pradesh since April 2021, benefiting 27,447 women engaged in fisheries, seaweed cultivation and marine processing.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital learning platforms are being progressively integrated into India

Odisha has 8,667 registered cooperative societies, of which 8,063 are functional, according to the National Cooperative Database (NCD), the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday.

The Government of India has accelerated efforts to strengthen Punjab

India has received 21?low-normal southwest monsoon rainfall as of July 14, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), although the government has said there is no indication of any nationwide impact on food grain production.

Bayer has launched Trance, a next-generation insecticide aimed at helping cotton farmers manage sucking pests such as aphids, jassids and whitefly nymphs.

The Centre has approved fisheries development projects worth INR 1,601.44 crore for Maharashtra under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with a Central share of INR 593.33 crore, supporting infrastructure development, fish production and employment generation across the state.

The Centre has announced an ambitious initiative to develop fisheries and aquaculture in 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars across the country to boost inland fish production, improve fishers

The Centre has launched a National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2025, aimed at creating a digital traceability system across the seafood value chain to strengthen food safety, improve transparency and enhance India

The Government of India has outlined a series of initiatives to strengthen veterinary healthcare, expand dairy cooperatives under White Revolution 2.0, and improve the humane management of stray dogs, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying informed the Rajya Sabha.

India has significantly enhanced its weather forecasting capabilities with the launch of the Bharat Forecast System

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released INR 6.67 crore to 11 cotton-growing states under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism, reinforcing efforts to conserve biodiversity while supporting local communities and sustainable agriculture.

TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), has inaugurated a new DEUTZ engine production facility at its Alwar plant in Rajasthan.

Rallis India Ltd., a Tata Enterprise, reported a 7% year-on-year increase in revenue to

PepsiCo India, in collaboration with the^delta prize, has launched the rapid re.gen challenge, a nationwide initiative with a

The excitement of the FIFA World Cup is currently at its peak. One thing we have learned from this World Cup is that when you are having a good time, even a careless kick can hit the goalpost. The situation is similar in the black pepper business.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu

The Department of Commerce organised a Chintan Shivir on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), highlighting new export and investment prospects for India

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the commercial export of 2 metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai, opening new export opportunities for tribal and women-led farmer producer companies (FPCs).

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) concluded the second National Skill Olympiad on Seafood Value Addition during Seafood Expo Bharat 2026, showcasing India

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry

Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas and unveiled the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has launched a renewed push towards achieving India

The Centre has announced a series of initiatives to strengthen agriculture and rural development in West Bengal, including the establishment of a Clean Plant Facility in Malda, development of the state as the Seed Hub of Eastern India, and promotion of rice, maize and orchid value chains.

Union Agriculture and Farmers

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) organised a brainstorming workshop on the use of satellite and drone-based surveys for watershed planning and monitoring under the World Bank-assisted REWARD (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development) programme.

Kharif crop sowing across India remained below last year

DCM Shriram Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement with Serentica Renewables India 38 Pvt. Ltd. to develop a 58 MW peak hybrid renewable energy project for its chemicals manufacturing facilities in Bharuch, Gujarat.

CLFMA and PDFA organised a Dairy Farmers Meet in Ludhiana to promote scientific livestock nutrition, sustainable dairy farming, feed innovation and improved animal health.