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Agricultural conditions and policy are facing multiple headwinds. Government intervention is underway to stabilize onion prices, with a 13% increase in procurement prices and robust mandi arrivals being monitored amidst potential export slowdowns. Concerns over rainfall deficits due to El Niño are prompting government coordination and advising farmers to adopt drought-resistant crops, while the ICAR is collaborating with Seychelles to strengthen agricultural research and education. Simultaneously, challenges persist for specific companies like Desi Farms India Limited, and legal disputes continue for Lakshmi Ganapathi Poultries, highlighting the sector’s varied risks. These developments suggest a need for adaptive strategies and continued policy support to ensure food security and farmer resilience.
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
Desi Farms India Limited FY26 Net Loss ₹0.24 Lakh
Board approved audited FY26 results with net loss of ₹0.24 lakh and unmodified audit opinion.
Auditor highlighted management change, ₹50 lakh tax treatment dispute, and complete employee separation.
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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
Lakshmi Ganapathi Poultries Appeal Adjourned
Supreme Court heard Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.2280/2024 filed by Lakshmi Ganapathi Poultries against Chattu Koteswaramma.
The dispute concerns condonation of delay in filing spare co
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
Crystal Crop Protection Gets Stay on Impugned Order
Supreme Court heard petition by Crystal Crop Protection Ltd against Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on 2 July 2026.
Court ordered issuance of notice, returnable on 21 September 2026, and directed Union of India
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
Kaupada Primary Coop Society Withdraws Writ
Court of Odisha heard W.P.(C) No.19440 of 2026 filed by Kaupada Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd. against the State of Odisha.
Petitioner's counsel requested permission to withdraw the wri
Silverline Technologies Submits Revised Audited FY26 Results
Silverline Technologies submits revised audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2026 to BSE.
Company reported annual profit before tax of ₹224.94 lakhs but
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
Sumukha Farm vs Stalwart Agronomics NCLT Settlement Hearing
NCLT Chennai hears Section 9 insolvency petition filed by Sumukha Farm Products against Stalwart Agronomics.
Respondent's counsel indicates settlement possibility and requests time for negotiation wit
Siri Longview Tea Case Dismissed for Default
Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri dismissed WPA 374 of 2023 for default as petitioner did not appear.
The case involved Siri Longview Tea and Agro Limited versus the State of West Bengal
Goodyear India Launches Ultra Grip Tractor Tire
Goodyear India disclosed a press release via SEBI Regulation 30 regarding the launch of its new Ultra Grip tractor tire.
The tire is designed for demanding Indian farming conditions, offering superior
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
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
RBI 2026 Bank Credit Rises 17.4% YoY
RBI report shows non‑food bank credit grew 17.4% YoY in May 2026, up from 8.8% a year earlier.
Agriculture credit rose 14.9% YoY, industry credit 17.5% YoY, and services credit 20.4% YoY, all outpacin
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
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
Shivraj Chouhan Plants Tree Under Ek Ped Maa Campaign
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted a tree in Bhopal under PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day.
Chouhan emphasized tree plantation's critical role in
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
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
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
Desi Farms Adjourns FY2026 Results Board Meeting
• Desi Farms India adjourned its June 26, 2026 board meeting for approving audited FY2026 and Q4 results.
• The adjournment was due to a need for additional information and further deliberations by th
Ambo Agritec Board Approves FY26 Results, Reappoints Auditor
Board approved audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
Reappointed Agarwal K Assosicates as Internal Auditor for FY 2026-27 effective June 04, 2026.
Audit R