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Agricultural Production
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Agricultural production faces mixed signals amid ongoing volatility. Recent USDA data revealed a decline in corn conditions, prompting futures to rise, while wheat futures experienced slight declines due to Black Sea shipment disruptions. However, India's agricultural sector demonstrates robust growth, with significant increases in foodgrain, milk, and fisheries output supported by government initiatives and digital transformation. Government programs focused on soil health, micro-irrigation, and natural farming are also contributing to sustained growth, with ambitious targets set for oilseed and pulse production by 2030, potentially reducing import reliance and bolstering domestic food security.
USDA Lowers Corn Rating, Futures Rise 3¢
USDA cut corn's good-to-excellent condition share to 60%, down 1 point from prior week, lowest since 2023 week 33.
Corn futures on CBOT gained 2‑3 cents per bushel on Tuesday, trading at $4.92‑¼ per b
Wheat Futures Ease Amid Black Sea Disruptions
Wheat futures on CBOT fell up to 2 cents per bushel as Black Sea grain shipment disruptions curbed larger declines.
Jordan’s state grain buyer secured about 60,000 metric tons via an international ten
Indian Agriculture Sector Transformation 2014-2026
Indian agriculture GVA grew from ₹20.94 lakh crore to ₹52.08 lakh crore between 2014-15 and 2025-26 with budget allocation increasing fivefold.
Foodgrain production increased from 265.05 to 376.56 mil
Government Reports Sustainable Agriculture Scheme Progress
Government reports 26.18 crore Soil Health Cards generated and 114.60 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation benefiting 100 lakh farmers.
Organic farming schemes PKVY and MOVCDNER have covered 21.29 lak
Government Targets Oilseeds 69.7M Tonnes, Pulses 350L Tonnes by 2030-31
National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds aims to boost production from 39M to 69.7M tonnes by 2030-31 through 600+ value chain clusters.
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses targets increase from 242L