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Centre Unveils Measures to Protect Pearl Millet and Kharif Crops Amid Rainfall Deficit
BREAKING FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Centre Unveils Measures to Protect Pearl Millet and Kharif Crops Amid Rainfall Deficit

The Central Government has announced a series of contingency measures to reduce the impact of rainfall deficit on kharif...

Study Highlights Supply-Side Challenges in Expanding Nutri-Cereal Cultivation
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Study Highlights Supply-Side Challenges in Expanding Nutri-Cereal Cultivation

A new analysis examines the key barriers limiting the expansion of nutri-cereal cultivation and calls for stronger polic...

Civil Society Urges Telangana to Prioritise Sustainable Agriculture Reforms
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Civil Society Urges Telangana to Prioritise Sustainable Agriculture Reforms

Civil society organisations have called on the Telangana government to strengthen agricultural policies by promoting sus...

PMFME Scheme Boosts Opportunities for Millet Food Processing Enterprises
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

PMFME Scheme Boosts Opportunities for Millet Food Processing Enterprises

India's PMFME Scheme has supported more than two lakh micro food processing enterprises, opening new opportunities for m...

Why the Neem Patent Case Matters for Millets and Traditional Agricultural Knowledge
BREAKING FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Why the Neem Patent Case Matters for Millets and Traditional Agricultural Knowledge

The neem patent case remains a landmark in protecting traditional knowledge. As interest in millets and indigenous crops...

Centre Seeks Industry Roadmap as Millet-Based Processed Foods Record Remarkable Growth Under PLI Scheme
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Centre Seeks Industry Roadmap as Millet-Based Processed Foods Record Remarkable Growth Under PLI Scheme

The Centre is preparing the next phase of food processing incentives, highlighting the rapid growth of millet-based proc...

Gujarat Government Considering Millets in PDS & School Meals
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Gujarat Government Considering Millets in PDS & School Meals

Gujarat is considering the inclusion of millets in PDS and PM POSHAN schemes to improve nutrition, support farmers, and...

PM Modi Promotes India’s Heritage Crops on International Platform
Policy & Government Europe & Oceania

PM Modi Promotes India’s Heritage Crops on International Platform

PM Modi showcased India’s heritage grains and millet-based products at FAO headquarters in Rome, highlighting sustainabl...

PM Modi Highlights India’s Rich Crop Diversity in Italy
FEATURED Policy & Government Europe & Oceania

PM Modi Highlights India’s Rich Crop Diversity in Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased India’s agricultural diversity in Italy by presenting indigenous rice varieties a...

Agricola Medal Highlights India’s Agricultural Achievements
FEATURED Policy & Government Global

Agricola Medal Highlights India’s Agricultural Achievements

The FAO Agricola Medal recognises India’s contributions to sustainable agriculture, food security, climate-smart farming...

NCCF-Backed Mini Marts to Improve Consumer Access in Andhra Pradesh
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

NCCF-Backed Mini Marts to Improve Consumer Access in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh plans to launch 1,000 NCCF-backed mini marts to improve access to affordable household goods, strengthen...

Millet Research Institute Land Marking Raises Concerns in Hyderabad
FEATURED Policy & Government Asia

Millet Research Institute Land Marking Raises Concerns in Hyderabad

Scientists have raised concerns over land-marking activities near ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad, warning that any disruption could...

Suresh Gopi Stresses Millet Cultivation and Women’s Welfare in Namsai
Policy & Government Asia

Suresh Gopi Stresses Millet Cultivation and Women’s Welfare in Namsai

Union Minister Suresh Gopi highlighted women’s healthcare, education development, and millet cultivation in Arunachal Pr...

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East
FEATURED Policy & Government Middle East

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global energy and fertilizer supply chains, raising concerns ov...

Millet-Based Foods Gain Push Under India’s PLI Scheme
Policy & Government Asia

Millet-Based Foods Gain Push Under India’s PLI Scheme

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is driving growth in millet-based food processing, value-added products...