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India’s Fertiliser Industry Market Capitalisation 2025: Top Companies Driving Agricultural Growth

Gagan Tripathi1 month ago1 month ago13 mins

India’s Fertiliser Sector Sees Strong Market Leadership, Reflecting Growth in Agri-Inputs Industry New Delhi, December 22, 2025 — India’s fertiliser and agri-input industry continues to demonstrate strong market confidence, with leading companies commanding significant market capitalisation. The latest data highlights how established players are shaping the country’s agricultural ecosystem amid rising demand for food security,…

Major Crops and Their Cultivation Areas in India: State-Wise Agricultural Distribution

Gagan Tripathi1 month ago1 month ago24 mins

Major Crops and Their Cultivation Areas in India New Delhi:India is an agrarian economy with diverse climatic zones and soil types, enabling the cultivation of a wide range of crops. Understanding the major crops in India and their cultivation areas is essential for farmers, policymakers, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders to ensure food security and sustainable…

Understanding Soil Types and pH Range: A Key to Sustainable Agriculture

Gagan Tripathi1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Soil is the foundation of agriculture, and its type and pH level play a decisive role in crop productivity, nutrient availability, and long-term soil health. Lets Understand Soil Types and pH Range. Experts emphasize that understanding soil characteristics is essential for farmers, gardeners, and policymakers aiming for sustainable and climate-resilient farming. Why Soil pH Matters…

APN Proposal Development Training Workshop 2026

📣 Call for Participants: 2026 APN Proposal Development Training Workshop in Southeast Asia

Gagan Tripathi1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Penang, Malaysia — 15 December 2025 — The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Proposal Development Training Workshop (PDTW), scheduled to take place in Penang, Malaysia from 26–30 April 2026. The workshop aims to build research and proposal writing capacity among early-career professionals focusing on climate and…

Strengthening Farmers’ Collectives: Government Extends FPO Scheme for Five More Years

Shweta Bhandari2 months ago2 months ago15 mins

India’s agricultural future increasingly depends on collective strength rather than individual struggle. Recognising this, the Government of India has decided to extend the Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) scheme for another five years, aiming to resolve long-standing issues of finance, compliance, and sustainability faced by farmer collectives across the country. What is the FPO Scheme? A…

National Farmers’ Day 2025: India Salutes its Backbone

Gagan Tripathi2 months ago2 months ago24 mins

New Delhi, 23 December 2025 — Today, India celebrates National Farmers’ Day—also known as Kisan Diwas—a national observance dedicated to honoring the immense contributions of farmers to the country’s economy, food security, and rural life. The day falls on 23 December every year, marking the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth prime minister…

Champion Farmer Initiative in Andhra Pradesh: Promoting Best Agricultural Practices at the Grass-Root Level

Gagan Tripathi2 months ago04 mins

Amaravati:The Champion Farmer Initiative of Andhra Pradesh is gaining attention as a farmer-centric programme that recognises and promotes best agricultural practices at the grass-root level. The initiative focuses on identifying progressive farmers and empowering them to act as local leaders, helping improve productivity, sustainability and farm incomes across rural communities. By encouraging farmer-to-farmer learning, the…

Kerala Government Invites Agri-Businesses to Partner with Farmers Under KERA Project

Gagan Tripathi2 months ago2 months ago12 mins

Thiruvananthapuram, December 19, 2025 — The Kerala government has launched a new initiative to strengthen market linkages for farmers by inviting agri-business companies to form partnerships with Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) under the World Bank-assisted Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernization (KERA) project. The programme, known as Productive Alliances (PA), aims to build structured and…

PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana 2025: A New Push Towards Food Security and Farmer Prosperity

Gagan Tripathi2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

New Delhi | Krishi Ujala In a major step towards strengthening India’s agricultural economy and ensuring long-term food security, the Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) 2025. The scheme aims to enhance foodgrain production, promote sustainable farming practices, and increase farmers’ income through targeted financial and technological support….

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Himalayan Institute Achieves National Patent for Groundbreaking Wastewater Hydroponic System

pawni-uprari2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Leh, Ladakh – The Ladakh Regional Centre of Almora’s Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment in Leh has secured a national patent for an innovative hydroponic farming system that utilises treated wastewater. This technique offers a crucial new standard for climate-smart agriculture and serves as an alternative to freshwater. It provides a sustainable…