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Assam reviews agriculture schemes in Karbi Anglong and plans a dedicated Makhana Mission to promote crop diversification, strengthen farm infrastructure and create better income opportunities for farmers.

HURL has received the CSR Lifetime Achievement Award at BridgeBharat 2026 for its sustained efforts in social development, community empowerment and building a more inclusive and sustainable society.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for a joint agriculture and rural development roadmap focused on farmer incomes, global markets, technology and rural women’s empowerment.

ICAR’s 97th Annual General Meeting (AGM) sets a roadmap for demand-driven agricultural research, higher farm incomes, integrated farming, faster technology transfer and stronger industry partnerships.

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.

States governments are exploring separate agriculture power utilities to manage farm electricity subsidies, DISCOM losses and rising financial pressure while continuing affordable power supply to farmers.

APEDA and Tripura organise an international organic buyer-seller meet in Agartala, connecting farmers and FPOs with global buyers to expand export opportunities.

The Government of India has approved Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana to support agricultural development, infrastructure and farmer welfare.

India is expanding digital services in livestock and fisheries, with 39.23 crore livestock registered on Bharat Pashudhan and 35.85 lakh stakeholders registered on the National Fisheries Digital Platform.

A total of 70,652 fruit and vegetable samples were tested for pesticide residues during 2023-26, with 2,223 samples found above FSSAI-prescribed limits.