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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal says India will not open its dairy sector under FTAs or permit GM product imports, citing the need to protect farmers and sensitive domestic sectors.

CLFMA of India has elected Sumit Sureka as chairman for 2026–2028. Maize and soya availability, technology adoption and the proposed Vision 2040 for Animal Food are among the key priorities.

Sikkim’s Soreng district has become India’s first notified organic fisheries cluster under PMMSY. The initiative aims to promote certified organic fish production, strengthen market access and support sustainable fisheri...

India aims to raise maize production from around 55 million tonnes to 75 million tonnes over the next decade, with experts calling for improved breeding, quality seeds and farmer-focused research.

ICRISAT’s pearl millet breeding research is targeting drought tolerance, better grain quality and improved fodder value to strengthen climate resilience and farm productivity in dryland regions.

KRIBHCO’s Rudrapur unit produced 13,111.20 quintals of wheat seed in 2025–26, while its farmer outreach in Uttarakhand focused on soil health, balanced fertiliser use and agricultural education.

India’s fisheries sector is expanding beyond production, with growing emphasis on value-added seafood, cold chains, mobile fish marketing, technology and producer-led enterprises.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th PM-KISAN instalment on October 30, transferring over ₹18,690 crore to 9.34 crore farmers, alongside initiatives to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and horticultur...

Arya.ag co-founder and COO Anand Chandra discusses how storage-linked credit, decentralised warehousing and simple technology can help farmers access formal finance, improve selling decisions and strengthen farm incomes.

More than 12,000 farmers in Maharashtra marched towards Mumbai demanding loan waivers, drought compensation and pending crop insurance payments as the state announced Rs 5,000 in advance relief for eligible farmers.