Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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National Governance & Policy 11 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Ramnath Thakur Joins Land Protection Drive in North 24 Parganas

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ramnath Thakur participated in a land protection campaign in North 24 Parganas, underscoring the political and policy significance of safeguarding farmland amid mounting pressure on rural land use. The visit placed the Centre’s farm agenda in direct conversation with local concerns over agricultural security, livelihoods, and the preservation of productive land.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Centre Issues 11 Crore Farmer IDs Under AgriStack, With Women Making Up 26%

The Centre has issued 11 crore Farmer IDs under its AgriStack digital agriculture framework, the agriculture ministry said, marking a major step in building a unified identity layer for India’s farm economy. The initiative is intended to streamline access to subsidies, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief while reducing paperwork, duplication and repeated verification. Women account for 26% of the IDs issued so far, underscoring both the scale of the rollout and the remaining gender gap in formal agricultural identification.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Chairs First Comprehensive Monthly Review of Agriculture Ministry in New Delhi

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday chaired the ministry’s first comprehensive monthly review meeting at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, signalling a more structured oversight mechanism for the farm sector. The meeting is being viewed as an early effort to tighten administrative coordination, track implementation, and sharpen policy delivery across agriculture programmes.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 07:09 PM IST

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Says Voting Rights Cannot Be Reduced to Statute

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has sharply questioned the legal framing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying the right to vote or to be a voter is not merely a statutory entitlement flowing from the Representation of the People Act, 1951. His remarks add judicial weight to an intensifying debate over the constitutional character of electoral participation and the limits of administrative power in voter-list exercises.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 06:07 PM IST

Crop Care Fed Seeks Balanced Agrochemical Policy as Minister Urges Responsible Use

Crop Care Federation of India has called for a balanced approach to the use of agrochemicals and exports, framing the issue as central to farm productivity, food security and trade competitiveness. The appeal comes after Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur urged responsible use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, underscoring the government’s push for safer, more sustainable farm inputs.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:04 PM IST

Crop Care Fed Urges Balanced Agrochemical Use as India Weighs Farm Productivity and Export Risks

Crop Care Federation of India has called for a balanced approach to the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, aligning with Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur’s emphasis on responsible application. The debate comes as India seeks to protect farm productivity, safeguard soil health and meet increasingly strict export standards in global markets. Industry stakeholders are pressing for policy that supports both yield security and sustainable farming practices.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:48 AM IST

Crop Care Fed Urges Balanced Agrochemical Use as India Weighs Farm Productivity and Export Standards

Crop Care Federation of India has called for a balanced, science-led approach to the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, aligning its position with Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur’s emphasis on responsible application. The debate comes at a time when India is trying to protect farm productivity, safeguard soil health and meet increasingly strict export residue norms. Industry stakeholders are seeking policy clarity that supports both domestic output and global market access.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:37 PM IST)

Crop Care Fed Urges Balanced Agrochemical Use as India Weighs Farm Productivity and Export Safety

India’s Crop Care Federation has called for a calibrated approach to pesticide and fertiliser use, aligning itself with Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur’s emphasis on responsible application. The appeal comes as policymakers face the dual challenge of sustaining farm output while protecting soil health, food safety and export competitiveness. The debate reflects a broader policy tension in Indian agriculture: how to raise productivity without triggering residue concerns, environmental stress or trade barriers in overseas markets.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:56 AM IST)

Centre Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore Crop Procurement for Kharif 2026-27, Backing Farmers and Price Support

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved crop procurement worth ₹5,547.99 crore for the Kharif 2026-27 season, a move aimed at strengthening price support for farmers and stabilising market returns. The decision signals continued central backing for procurement operations that remain critical to rural incomes, food security, and the government’s broader farm policy framework.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (12:04 PM IST)

El Niño Threatens Rabi Output in Rainfed Areas, Puts Foodgrain Supply on Watch

The agriculture ministry has warned that El Niño conditions could tighten irrigation planning and stress rainfed farms during the rabi season, raising the risk of lower output in wheat, pulses and oilseeds. The warning comes as India faces more erratic climate patterns, with the biggest vulnerability concentrated in areas that depend on winter moisture and limited canal or groundwater support.

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