Agriculture
Govt to establish 3 multi-state cooperatives for dairy sector growth
The meeting was attended by Union ministers of state for cooperation Krishan Pal Singh Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol, senior officials and heads of NDDB and NABARD
 "Govt to establish 3 multi-state cooperatives for dairy sector growth")
India's agri must grow 5% a year to become developed by 2047: Chouhan
He said that foodgrain is grown on 93 per cent of farmland, but growth in the crop is just 1.5 per cent
 "India's agri must grow 5% a year to become developed by 2047: Chouhan")
Centre to expand area under DSR rice to 40% by 2030, solution in the weeds
Weed management remains the biggest challenge in the adoption of the direct seeded rice method; to counter this, popularisation of herbicide-resistant rice is critical, say experts
 "Centre to expand area under DSR rice to 40% by 2030, solution in the weeds")
Govt procures over 29 mn tonnes of wheat so far this year: Pralhad Joshi
Total wheat purchase stood at 265.9 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 marketing year (April-March). Bulk of procurement takes place during April-June period
 "Govt procures over 29 mn tonnes of wheat so far this year: Pralhad Joshi")
India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan
The minister expressed confidence that the five per cent annual growth rate is achievable, emphasising that various agricultural institutes play a key role in this endeavour
 "India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan")
Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers
Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10
 "Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers")
India's farm sector growth may hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces farm tech outreach campaign ahead of kharif season and says India can achieve 3.5% growth in agriculture in FY26
 "India's farm sector growth may hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
UP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore
Keeping pace with the clean energy demand, boosting ethanol is key to energy security and enhancing rural incomes
 "UP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore")
India's farm sector growth to hit 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, agriculture sector growth for the 2024-25 fiscal year is pegged at 3.8 per cent
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss IWT benefits with farmers at Pusa campus
The Agriculture Minister will meet farmers from North India to explain how putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance will secure water access and safeguard livelihoods
 "Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss IWT benefits with farmers at Pusa campus")
Panel working on IPR issues of gene-edited rice, says ICAR's ML Jat
Genome editing is a relatively new technology, and we've had a breakthrough with the development of two novel varieties using this approach
 "Panel working on IPR issues of gene-edited rice, says ICAR's ML Jat")
India reviews US push to lift ethanol curbs amid trade deal talks
India is examining a US request to open ethanol imports for fuel use as part of broader trade negotiations, sparking concerns from domestic producers over policy reversal
Sugar stock seen sufficient for late-2025 despite output fall: NFCSF
NFCSF projects overall 2024-25 season sugar production at 26.11 million tonnes, down from 31.9 million tonnes in the previous season
 "Sugar stock seen sufficient for late-2025 despite output fall: NFCSF")
India likely to export 24 million tonnes rice in 2025-26, says USDA
USDA said rice production in India for 2025 is forecast at a 10th consecutive record, but the increase will be moderated by a decline in harvested area
 "India likely to export 24 million tonnes rice in 2025-26, says USDA")
India's edible oil stocks fall to five-year low on weak palm oil imports
Port and pipeline stocks drop to 1.35 million tonnes; SEA says domestic mustard crushing is active, but CPI shows edible oil inflation hit 17.4% in April
 "India's edible oil stocks fall to five-year low on weak palm oil imports")
As Punjab and Haryana fret over water, two new orders are causing heartburn
Unchecked paddy cultivation over the years has pushed groundwater levels to unsustainable levels, but a recent decision to stagger sowing might meet with limited success
 "As Punjab and Haryana fret over water, two new orders are causing heartburn")
Wheat production intact; unlikely to be hit by weather challenges: Agri Min
During a weekly review of agricultural activities, Chouhan highlighted that the wheat crop has nearly completed its maturity stage across all growing states
 "Wheat production intact; unlikely to be hit by weather challenges: Agri Min")
India exports 4.24 lakh tonnes of sugar by April in current season: Aista
India exported 4.24 lakh tonnes of sugar till April of the ongoing 2024-25 marketing year with maximum shipments of 92,758 tonnes to Somalia, trade body AISTA said on Monday.
 "India exports 4.24 lakh tonnes of sugar by April in current season: Aista")
Why the Indus river system is truly Pakistan's economic 'jugular vein'
With India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan's agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, faces uncertainty. SANJEEB MUKHERJEE analyses
 "Why the Indus river system is truly Pakistan's economic 'jugular vein'")
Centre likely to distribute 3 months' ration in one go to clear stocks
With surplus foodgrain stocks and more wheat arriving, the Centre may allow states to lift and distribute three months' ration quota in advance to prevent a storage crunch
 "Centre likely to distribute 3 months' ration in one go to clear stocks")
