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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.

ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad receives the largest institutional share as benefit-sharing from commercialisation of rice hybrids by an international seed company.

Officials ask farmers to purchase fertilisers only from licensed dealers and insist on bills amid complaints of counterfeit products in the market.

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University plans to expand commercial production of improved pearl millet hybrids to meet rising farmer demand across India.

Reimbursement covers losses incurred under the state's price support initiative as Mizoram continues efforts to strengthen its ginger value chain.

Higher domestic urea output, coordinated supply planning and real-time monitoring helped ensure adequate fertiliser availability during Kharif 2026, while fresh investments are expected to strengthen self-reliance further.