Unseasonal rainfall accompanied by strong winds has negatively affected sesame and mango cultivation across Gujarat. Officials from the state agriculture department reported that nearly 10% of mangoes have fallen early due to the adverse weather. Most […]
Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Disrupt Crops
Unusual weather is causing big problems for Indian farmers. A series of Western Disturbances (WDs)—weather systems from the Mediterranean—are coming one after another, bringing unexpected rain, cooler weather, and strong winds. Normally, WDs come in winter […]
Govt to Procure 0.3 MT Onion for FY26 Buffer Stock
The government will purchase 0.3 million tonnes (MT) of onions from farmers this fiscal under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF), down from 0.47 MT bought in FY25. The buffer stock aims to stabilize prices during festive […]
Lack of Storage Infrastructure Drives Onion Crisis in Karnataka
Karnataka’s onion farmers are facing major losses despite a bumper harvest, as poor storage infrastructure forces them to sell at low prices. Wholesale onion rates in Bengaluru have dropped to ₹14–₹21 per kg, while retail prices […]
India May See Strong 2025 Monsoon, El Niño Neutral
India is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rainfall this year, according to the latest seasonal forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The national weather agency has projected rainfall at approximately 105% of the long-term […]
Unseasonal Rain Hits Crops in 11,318 Hectares of North Maharashtra
North Maharashtra has witnessed significant agricultural losses due to unseasonal rain, which affected crops over 11,318 hectares, impacting around 17,000 farmers across 271 villages in Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar districts. According to officials from the […]
West Bengal Govt Sets MSP to Aid Potato Farmers
The state cabinet has decided to set a minimum support price (MSP) of INR 900 (USD 10.8) per quintal for potatoes. This move aims to prevent distress sales and ensure fair prices for farmers. The government […]
Tomato Price Crash Leaves Farmers Struggling
Tomato prices have recently plummeted from over ₹100 per kilogram to under ₹10 per kilogram. While this drop benefits consumers, it’s causing significant hardships for farmers. Despite investing heavily in planting and safeguarding their crops, farmers […]
Tomato Prices Fall Sharply in Wholesale Markets
Wholesale tomato prices in Navi Mumbai have seen a dramatic drop of 70-80% since December, with prices falling from ₹40 per kg to ₹5-10 per kg. However, retail prices remain higher as shops are still selling […]
Weather Conditions Impact India’s Sugarcane Yields
India’s sugar production is facing a significant setback due to a combination of last year’s drought and this year’s excessive rainfall. These weather conditions have led to a decline in sugarcane yields across the country. India’s […]
Kharif Crop Sowing Area Report: Comparison
For Kharif Onion, an area sown has been reported by the major producing States as 382 thousand hectares, compared to a total sown area of 285 thousand hectares in the last year. For Kharif Potato, an […]
Amid worries over retail inflation, Odisha collaborates with NAFED to reduce potato costs.
In Odisha, although there has been a consistent supply of potatoes from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, retail prices have stayed unregulated. To tackle this issue, the state government has collaborated with the National Agricultural Cooperative […]
Cooling Temp & Cyclones may Impact Rabi Sowing
Changing weather patterns, including cooling temperatures and potential cyclonic activity, are influencing rabi crop sowing across India. Farmers are responding to the shifting conditions, balancing the benefits of increased moisture with the risks posed by dense […]
ISMA predicts Indian Sugar production at 33.3 Million tonnes
According to the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) first advance estimates the Indian total sugar production for the 2024-25 (October-September) at 33.3 Mln tonnes (before diversion), inclined with its preliminary estimates in July month. […]
Cyclone Dana Update: Disruptions to Flight and Train Services as IMD Issues Red Alert
Cyclone Dana has formed over the Bay of Bengal, intensifying from a deep depression and now moving towards the coastline of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone is projected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park […]
USDA: Brazil’s sugar production forecast has been adjusted downward to 43MT.
In 2024, Brazil faced severe weather challenges, including a rise in heat waves across multiple regions. Although the complete impact of fires on sugarcane production is still uncertain, officials believe that the overall damage will not […]
“IMD: Southwest Monsoon Blankets India by July 2, Eases Heat Wave Impact”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the southwest monsoon covered the entire country by July 2, 2024, six days ahead of the normal date of July 8. The monsoon initially arrived early in Kerala and […]
India may not be allowed to export sugar until at least October.
According to a government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, India is unlikely to loosen its limits on sugar exports until at least October, and any consideration of the ban will come only after […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from Rabi season and incorporated […]
The goal is to complete the direct sowing of rice on 8,000 acres: Sonipat
The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has given the target of direct sowing of paddy in eight thousand acres to the subdivision Gohana. To achieve the target, the officials of the Agriculture Department are making the […]