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Telangana to call for tenders for deploying AI in market yards

Telangana to be the first state in India to have such a system, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao says

Minister inaugurates modern paddy storage facilities in Cuddalore district

The facilities, constructed with financial assistance under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), have a combined storage capacity of 7,000 tonnes

David Valadao went from being a dairy farmer to a Congressman; voted to impeach Trump in 2021

Republican David Valadao seeks re-election in California’s 22nd District, with agriculture, water policy and healthcare among his key issues.

DYPIU symposium explores biotechnology advances in healthcare, agriculture and pandemic preparedness

Bihar’s interests must be considered in the Ganga Water Treaty: Samrat Choudhary

The CM mentioned that Bihar’s rivers hold immense potential for the State, and through the proper management of their water and silt, new opportunities can be created in agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and employment

Building an El Niño-resilient Indian agriculture is imperative to safeguard food security

The coming months offer an opportunity to strengthen agricultural systems to better withstand future El Niño events, while building long-term resilience into India’s food system

Counterfeit agri-inputs: The hidden tax on Indian agriculture

Counterfeiting is more than just a compliance issue; it erodes the trust essential to agriculture and threatens our nation’s food security

Indian agri scientists find use of iron ore tailings beneficial in agriculture

Initial experiments carried out by ICAR-IARI with tailings from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel show higher yield, lower use of fertilizers

Israel elections 2026: What happens to India's defence, trade ties if Netanyahu fails to retain power? Expert weighs in

Could Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future affect India-Israel ties? Here's what a former diplomat says a change in Israel’s leadership could mean for defence, technology, trade, agriculture and the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries.

Texas agriculture department bars businesses employing H-1B workers from receiving certain state grants

The Texas Department of Agriculture will bar businesses employing H-1B visa holders from eligible department-administered grants.

If you hire H-1B, you won't get grants: Texas Agriculture Department's new rule for businesses; 'Taxpayers work hard for their money'

Digital soil intelligence, food security in focus at REINSS 2026 seminar at College of Agriculture, Vellayani

Digital soil intelligence, food security in focus at REINSS 2026 seminar at College of Agriculture, Vellayani

A 219-acre Florida cattle ranch facing development pressure was approved for a $20.15 million conservation easement in September 2026, allowing agriculture to continue while permanently restricting development

France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Shamonda virus has never previously been detected in humans, the Health and Agriculture Ministries said in a joint statement

Centre extends AIF scheme to boost farm infrastructure investments

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund will continue until 31 March 2027, extending its lending timeline for farm-sector infrastructure projects. The scheme offers subsidised loans and credit guarantees for facilities such as warehouses, cold storages and processing centres to reduce crop losses.

India-New Zealand FTA: No tariff on Indian exports from Oct 20; Textile, pharma, leather exports to gain market access

The India-New Zealand FTA takes effect on 20 October, eliminating tariffs on all Indian exports to New Zealand. The move is expected to boost sectors including textiles, leather, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, improve exporters’ competitiveness and deepen bilateral trade ties.

ICAR agri-biz arm ties up with Pidilite Ind, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, Everest Instruments to leverage CSR support

The partnerships seek to leverage corporate CSR support for public-benefit initiatives in agriculture and allied sectors

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund loans cross ₹1 trillion as Centre targets post-harvest efficiency

Government data shows Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat are the top five beneficiary states, and that projects by individual farmers account for the largest chunk of approved ventures at nearly 59%.

India-New Zealand FTA: New Zealand clears path for trade deal – What it means?

New Zealand’s parliament has approved the next step in implementing the India‑New Zealand free trade agreement. The approval paves the way for expanded trade in goods, services, investment, agriculture, mobility and customs procedures between the two nations.

EVs, home appliances likely to become pricier as copper price soars

Telecom, infrastructure, construction and agriculture may also bear the brunt, while solar makers and data centres shift to aluminium