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From a traditional Janmashtami offering to an important horticulture crop, cucumber reflects the close connection between India’s agricultural production, culture and global markets.

Syngenta’s DevCon 2026 in Pune brought together more than 500 digital and agriculture experts to explore how AI, engineering and collaboration can shape the future of digital agriculture.

Tripura exports 18 MT of NPOP-certified ethnic rice to Austria and the Netherlands, creating new global market opportunities for farmers and FPCs, with potential for up to 40% higher price realisation.

Reliance Consumer Products has entered India’s ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, offering dairy ice creams starting at Rs 10 and planning a wider national rollout.

Bangladesh has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of DAP and TSP fertilisers from Morocco to support fertiliser availability during the Aman rice season.

Department of Fertilizers begins Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 from September 1 to 15, focusing on cleanliness, environmental protection, digital cleanliness and a clean workplace culture.

The government reviewed foodgrain procurement, storage, transportation and PDS reforms, with 131 LMT of additional storage planned and e-KYC coverage reaching 90.64%.

Puducherry has launched fisheries infrastructure projects worth Rs 36.49 crore to strengthen the fisheries value chain, support coastal communities and create new livelihood opportunities.

The government has expanded onion buffer stock releases to 19 cities through Kanda Express and road transport, with onions available at ₹35 per kg through retail outlets and mobile vans.

Global crop prices rose more than 13% in August, marking their biggest monthly gain since 2012 as war, extreme weather and supply disruptions tightened agricultural markets.