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Agricultural conditions and policy adjustments are taking center stage amid varied regional impacts. Government intervention is evident, with a 13% increase in the onion procurement price and the launch of the SHE-LEAPS digital platform aimed at empowering women-led self-help groups. Concerns over rainfall deficits due to El Niño are being addressed through inter-ministerial coordination and guidance for farmers to adopt drought-resistant crops, while Oswal Pumps secured a significant ₹235.92 crore order for solar water pumping systems. AWL Agri Business reported mid-single-digit volume growth, and the government is also focusing on strengthening cooperative sectors and promoting sustainable farming practices, signaling a complex interplay of challenges and opportunities for the sector.
K.M. Sugar Mills 53rd AGM Director Appointments Notice
K.M. Sugar Mills will hold its 53rd AGM virtually on July 28, 2026 to approve multiple director appointments and remuneration packages.
Key resolutions include appointing Naina Jhunjhunwala as Whole-T
Oswal Pumps Receives Additional 10,000 Solar Pump Order
Oswal Pumps received ₹235.92 crore order from MSEDCL for 10,000 solar water pumping systems under PM Kusum Scheme.
The domestic order involves design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioni
Government Raises Onion Procurement Price 13%
Government increased onion procurement price by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal effective July 4, 2026.
Onion production estimated at 307.37 LMT for 2025-26, comparable to previous year's 307.67 LMT.
All-In
Shah Reviews El Niño Rainfall Deficit Impact
Union Ministers Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed below-normal rainfall impacts from El Niño, directing inter-ministerial coordination.
Government monitoring potential drought conditions, a
AWL Agri Business Q1 FY27 Volume Growth Mid-Single Digit
AWL Agri Business reported mid-single digit volume growth in Q1 FY27, with Food & FMCG leading at 20%+ revenue growth.
Edible Oil revenue grew 13% YoY with flat volumes, while Industry Essentials saw
Andhra Totapuri Mango Price Committee Formed
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs ICAR to form expert committee to address falling Totapuri mango prices in Andhra Pradesh.
Committee chaired by ICAR-CISH Director to examine en
Dhanuka Agritech FY26 Business Responsibility Sustainability Report
Dhanuka Agritech submitted its standalone Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26 to BSE and NSE, covering environmental, social, and governance disclosures.
The company repor
MPEDA Trains 2,500 Professionals in Seafood Value Addition
MPEDA concluded its second National Skill Olympiad on Seafood Value Addition at Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 in Kochi.
P. Surya Bhaskar of Devi Fisheries Ltd. won the competition and received a cash prize
NRAA-Funded Wild Rice Conservation Project Milestone Assam
NRAA-funded project achieves major milestone with Borjuli site in Assam's Sonitpur district notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Project implemented since 2022 by ICAR-NBPGR in collaboration with
ICAR-Seychelles Sign Five-Year Agriculture Cooperation MoU
ICAR and Seychelles Agriculture Department signed MoU to strengthen bilateral agricultural research and education cooperation.
Five-year Work Plan (2026-2031) focuses on climate-smart agriculture, hor
DSM FreshFoods Evaluates ₹40 Crore Aquaculture Opportunity
DSM FreshFoods discloses potential ₹40 crore annual revenue opportunity from aquaculture expansion following Aqua Ex North East 2026 participation.
Company evaluating onboarding 1,200 fish farmers und
Government Launches SHE-LEAPS Digital Platform for SHGs
Government launched SHE-LEAPS digital platform to empower women Self-Help Groups across 34 states and UTs.
Platform enables real-time enterprise data tracking and supports Lakhpati Didi scheme targeti
Ministry Launches National SHE-LEAPS Digital Platform
Ministry of Rural Development launched SHE-LEAPS digital platform to empower women-led SHG enterprises nationwide.
Platform enables real-time enterprise data tracking across 34 states/UTs to support r
Shivraj Chouhan Assesses Arunachal Assam Flood Damage
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Arunachal Pradesh to assess flood damage after aerial survey was deferred due to bad weather.
Minister plans comprehensive ground and aerial inspection of f
National Study Report on Low Gram Sabha Participation Released
NITI Aayog member Dr. R. Balasubramaniam released a national study report analyzing low public participation in Gram Sabha meetings across 26 states/UTs.
The NIRD&PR study covered 7,800 respondents ac
Ministry of Cooperation Marks Five-Year Anniversary
Ministry of Cooperation launches week-long nationwide celebrations from June 29 to July 6, 2026, marking its fifth anniversary.
Activities focus on PACS transformation, digital cooperatives, financial
Union Minister Chouhan Concludes Khet Bachao Abhiyan in Haryana
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan concluded the Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign in Haryana, announcing its transformation into a national mission for sustainable farming.
Haryana provides
Government Approves KVIC Act Amendment for Rural Economy
Government approved amendments to KVIC Act 1956 to modernize legal framework and align with current rural development priorities.
Key changes include aligning rural area definition with VB-G Ram G Act
Shivraj Chouhan Visits Arunachal Flood-Affected Areas
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan to visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh on July 1 for ground assessment.
Chouhan will chair high-level review meeting in Guwahati on June 30 to evaluate flood i
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Uttarakhand Farm Visit
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visiting Uttarakhand on June 26 for agricultural development review.
Minister to interact with farmers under 'Save the Farms Campaign' in Rudrapur and
Shivraj Chouhan Attends Khet Bachao Abhiyan Concluding Ceremony
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend concluding ceremony of month-long 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' campaign in Haryana's Rewari district.
Minister will interact with farmers on farm pr
PM Modi Releases ₹18,880 Crore PM-KISAN Instalment
Prime Minister Modi to release 23rd PM-KISAN instalment of ₹18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers on June 20, 2026.
Four major agricultural schemes launched in West Bengal including PMFBY crop insurance
Centre Allocates Rs 544 Crore for Stubble Management
Union Ministers review Crop Residue Management scheme progress with Rs 544.15 crore allocated for 2026-27 stubble management.
Targets include distributing 46,000+ machines and developing 141 stubble s
Agriculture Ministry Reviews Kharif Season El Niño Preparedness
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired high-level meeting to review Kharif 2026 preparations and El Niño contingency planning.
Directed mission-mode campaign to increase cotton produ
UP MSP Procurement Extended, 6.18 Lakh Houses Approved
Union Agriculture Minister extends MSP procurement for wheat, gram, and masoor in UP until July 8, 2026, preventing farmer distress sales.
Centre approves 6,18,482 pucca houses for Uttar Pradesh under
PM Modi Launches ₹18,880 Crore PM-KISAN Installment
Prime Minister Modi to release 23rd PM-KISAN installment of ₹18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers nationwide on June 20.
Launch of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana targeting 1.10 crore farmers with ₹28,
Centre Approves ₹1,677 Crore MSP Pulses Procurement
Union Agriculture Minister approved large-scale MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under Price Support Scheme for four states.
Uttar Pradesh received largest approval for 187,986 MT of moong, urad
Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan Patna Visit Highlights
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan concluded a Patna visit highlighting central government agricultural and rural development schemes.
The visit emphasized coordination with Bihar's gove
Centre Reviews Kharif Preparedness Amid El Niño
Centre identifies 315 vulnerable districts and implements contingency plans for weak monsoon, with 111 high-priority districts having irrigation below 25%.
Water conservation prioritized through MGNRE
India Reports 4.5% Agricultural Growth at BRICS Conference
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed BRICS agriculture ministers, highlighting India's 4.5% annual agricultural growth and 376 million tonne food production.
India emphasized emp
India Kharif Crop Sowing Up 1.95% YoY to 119.90 Lakh Hectares
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area at 119.90 lakh hectares as of June 19, 2026, showing 1.95% increase over same period last year.
Rice sowing leads with 4.26 lakh hectare increase
BRICS Agriculture Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration in Indore
BRICS Agriculture Ministers unanimously adopted a Joint Declaration focusing on food security, sustainable agriculture, and farmer-centric approaches.
Four major initiatives established: Network of Ce
ICAR-APEDA Sea Protocol Cuts Mango Export Cost
ICAR-CISH and APEDA developed a sea shipment protocol enabling 4.3 tonnes of Banganappalli mango exports to Singapore.
Sea shipment reduces logistics cost to ₹13–20/kg versus ₹150–250/kg for air, maki
BRICS Adopts Indore Declaration on Agricultural Cooperation
BRICS agriculture ministers unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration, establishing four new global networks for agricultural cooperation.
New initiatives include Centers of Excellence on regenerativ
ICAR-IIOR Smart Seed Coating Boosts Yields 30%
ICAR-IIOR developed a patented biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology to enhance seed quality and climate resilience.
Field demonstrations showed 30% higher yields in groundnut and soybean, wi
Ministry of Agriculture Kharif Crop Sowing Progress Report
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area sown at 84.60 lakh hectares as of June 12, 2026, down 3.44 lakh hectares from same period last year.
Rice sowing shows significant increase of 1.
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Vidisha Model KVK Agricultural Center
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone for a 49-acre model Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
The center will provide scientific farming trainin
BRICS Adopts Farmer-Centric Indore Declaration on Agriculture
BRICS Agriculture Ministers unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration focusing on food security, farmer welfare, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Four new global agricultural platforms announced: C
Union Minister Chouhan Launches National Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched nationwide month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Madhya Pradesh to promote soil conservation.
Campaign focuses on balanced fertilizer use, Soil
Agriculture Ministry's Save Farm Campaign Reaches 942K Farmers
Ministry of Agriculture's Save the Farm Campaign has engaged over 9.42 lakh farmers nationwide to promote balanced fertilizer use and sustainable practices.
Campaign organized 17,834 awareness program
Assam Agriculture Rural Development Funding Assured
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures no fund shortage for Assam's agriculture and rural development, pledging full support for central schemes.
Technical bottlenecks in PMAY-G and MNREGA resol
India Horticulture Production Rises 1.9% to 3777.76 Lakh Tonnes
Ministry of Agriculture releases Second Advance Estimates showing horticulture production expected to reach 3777.76 lakh tonnes in 2025-26, a 1.9% increase year-over-year.
Fruit production projected t
Nepal Confirms No Ban on Indian Mango Imports
Ministry of Agriculture clarifies Nepal has not banned Indian mango imports, countering misleading media reports.
Exports continue with 149 consignments (2005 MT) shipped to Nepal since January 2026,
ICAR-IIOR Launches WhatsApp AI Advisory for Oilseed Farmers
ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research launched a nationwide WhatsApp AI advisory service for oilseed farmers on February 6, 2026.
The free 24x7 multilingual chatbot provides research-based guidan
Government Alerts on El Niño, Monsoon at 90% LPA
India's 2026 Southwest Monsoon forecast at 90% of Long Period Average with developing El Niño conditions prompting high-level government alert.
National reservoir storage is at 127% of normal levels,
India Hosts BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting June 12-13
India hosts 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore on June 12-13, 2026 to strengthen agricultural cooperation.
Delegates from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia visited Indore ahead of minist
Ministry Launches SARAS Shakti for Rural Women Enterprises
Ministry of Rural Development concluded Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 to accelerate Viksit Bharat vision through Centre-State collaboration.
Conference reviewed flagship programs including PMAY
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Visits Flood-Hit Arunachal Pradesh
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will conduct a two-day visit to Northeast India on PM Modi's directions.
He will chair a high-level review meeting in Guwahati to assess flood impact o
Shivraj Chouhan Attends Khet Bachao Abhiyan Conclusion
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending concluding ceremony of month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign in Haryana.
Event features farmer interactions on crop protection, organic far
MPEDA Organizes National Seafood Skill Olympiad 2026
MPEDA organizing second National Seafood Skill Olympiad from July 1-3, 2026 during Seafood Expo Bharat.
Trained 2,500 professionals through 50 nationwide programs in value-added seafood product prepar
MoEFCC Concludes National Tiger Reintroduction Workshop
Union Environment Minister inaugurated national workshop with 12 Chief Wildlife Wardens and 18 Field Directors discussing tiger reintroduction strategies.
Workshop developed scientific framework for r
Rural Development Ministry Launches VB-GRAM-G Scheme
Union Rural Development Ministry announces VB-GRAM-G scheme replacing MGNREGS with ₹95,682 crore interim approval effective July 1.
Launches Lakhpati Didi Dashboard and SHE LEAPS platform targeting 6
Kisan Sarathi Digital Agro-Advisory Platform Statistics
Kisan Sarathi platform connects 2.95 crore registered farmers with agricultural experts across 730+ KVKs and 100+ ICAR institutes for advisory services.
Platform offers access to 610 government scheme
Rajshree Sugars FY26 Net Profit Falls 86% to ₹1.14 Crore
Rajshree Sugars reported FY26 net profit of ₹1.14 crore, down 86% from ₹8.09 crore last year, with revenue declining to ₹544.68 crore.
Company proposes reappointment of Mr. R. Varadarajan as Wholetime
Ponni Sugars 30th AGM Approves Dividend, Director Reappointment
Ponni Sugars held its 30th Annual General Meeting via video conference on June 24, 2026, with 61 shareholders representing 47.56% equity present.
Shareholders approved all five resolutions including a
Avanti Feeds Q4 FY26 Revenue Rises 5.9% YoY
Avanti Feeds held a post-earnings conference call to discuss Q4 FY26 and full-year FY26 audited financial results.
Consolidated Q4 revenue increased 5.9% YoY to ₹1,515 crore, but PBT declined 12.8% to
Apex Frozen Foods Q4 PAT Surges 206% YoY
Apex Frozen Foods reported FY26 revenue growth of 14% to INR931 crore and a 902% surge in PAT to INR39 crore.
Non-US markets, led by a 19% YoY EU growth, now contribute 52% of sales, diversifying from
Chaman Lal Setia Exports Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript
Management discusses strong FY26 performance and declares an INR 3 per share dividend during the post-earnings conference call.
Company highlights a strategic low-cost inventory purchase that led to a
Sharat Industries FY26 PAT Jumps 60% to Rs 15.9 Crore
Sharat Industries reported FY26 revenue growth of 38% to Rs 524.7 crore and PAT growth of 60% to Rs 15.90 crore, with EPS of Rs 4.06.
Q4 was impacted by Middle East conflict, causing rerouting of 20 c