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94% of agricultural & allied output out of MSP net, govt needs to find alternatives, says SBI report

The research report also pointed out that only few states benefit from govt's procurement policy. It added that a legal guarantee for MSP would lead to the neglect of non-MSP crops.

Marginal farmers consistently lost over 50% crops in past 5 yrs due to extreme climate conditions

Report by Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development & Development Intelligence Unit also highlights shift to animal husbandry & livestock rearing as adaptation strategy for farmers.

Why Madhya Pradesh farmers are choosing pvt mandis despite MSP hike, raising worries about FCI stocks

The state registered a steep drop in procurement from 70.69 lakh metric tonnes last year to only 47.69 LMT in 2024-25 despite the MP govt announcing a Rs 125 bonus per quintal.

China approves 81 GM seeds to boost maize & soybean as Indian biotech is blocked & crop yields languish

Since October, China has approved 64 varieties of GM maize & 17 varieties of GM soybean. India’s Bt brinjal & GM mustard remain delayed by activist hurdles, litigation & Luddite fears.

Easter eggs are more expensive this year and climate change could be a culprit

Chocolate eggs and bunnies cost more than ever this Easter – but the farmers who make these treats possible are in dire straits.

‘Pathogen tolerance, better yield’ — Haryana scientist’s new sugarcane variety awaits release

New variety Co-17018 is likely to replace existing Co-0238 variety, which is becoming unsustainable because of its susceptibility to red rot and top borer diseases.

MSP of wheat, some Rabi crops already higher than Swaminathan’s famous C2+50% in major producing states

While farmers are demanding MSP of 50% higher than cultivation cost as per Swaminathan panel's report, ThePrint analysis finds this is already the case in MP, Punjab & Haryana.

Reducing cattle is key to combat climate change. But you don’t have to say bye to beef

Cellular agriculture can enable widespread production of animal proteins, with cultivated beef well-positioned to become a sustainable consumer choice.

Indian farmers are harvesting innovation. Saagu Baagu in Telangana is best of AI in agriculture

India's farmers combat climate change, pestilence, and financial burdens, with AI-driven initiatives like AI4AI offering transformative solutions.

Digital agriculture could transform food security for India’s women farmers. Here’s how

Global agricultural output and food security could increase by 20-30% if women had access to land, tech and financial services in rural areas.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.