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BBSSL Distributes 3.24 Lakh Quintals of Seeds via 37,000 Co-ops
Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has introduced 78 crop varieties across 8 crops, including wheat, paddy, pulses, and fodder.
In FY 2025-26, BBSSL supplied approximately 3,24,090 quintal
USDA Plantings: Corn Up, Soybean Below Forecast
USDA plantings report corn acreage 1% above consensus yet 3.5% YoY decline; soybean acreage 1% below consensus despite 4% YoY rise.
Corn spot price rose 0.5% to $4.60/bushel, below the $5 break‑even;
India's Foodgrain Production Hits Record 357.73 MMT in 2024-25
India achieved a record foodgrain production of 357.73 MMT in 2024-25, with horticulture output at 362.08 MT, reflecting strong agricultural growth.
Agricultural exports rose to USD 51.1 billion in FY
Summer Crop Area Down 1.02 Lakh Hectare in 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 1.02 lakh hectare decrease in summer crop area to 42.68 lakh hectares in 2026 from 43.69 lakh hectares in 2025.
Rice and coarse cereals saw area declines, while
Odisha Fish Production Hits 11.92 Lakh Tonnes Under PMMSY
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana has approved ₹1,301.30 crore for fisheries in Odisha, with a central share of ₹481.17 crore.
Fish production in Odisha increased from 8.18 lakh tonnes in 2019-