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Agricultural developments highlight both innovation and challenges within the sector. Novalgae's initiative to establish a spirulina farming collective in Ballari, India, demonstrates a focus on sustainable cultivation on arid land, supported by patent protection and partnerships. Simultaneously, legal proceedings against individuals accused of financial irregularities within agricultural cooperatives underscore governance risks. Government efforts to bolster the sector are evident through initiatives like the inclusion of agrivoltaics in the PM-KUSUM scheme and the announcement of minimum support prices for Rabi crops, aiming to enhance farmer incomes and promote sustainable practices. These developments suggest a complex landscape where technological advancements and regulatory oversight are crucial for long-term stability and growth.
Novalgae Launches Spirulina Farming Collective in Ballari
Novalgae launched a Ballari Farmers Collective of eight families across 14 acres, enabling spirulina cultivation on arid land. The company supplies the Ballari Blue™ strain, training, equipment and pu
KN Agri Resources 39th AGM Voting Results Unanimous Approval
KN Agri Resources Ltd. disclosed unanimous shareholder approval for all five resolutions at its 39th AGM held on September 30, 2026. All resolutions, including financial statement adoption, director a
DARE/ICAR Launches Nationwide Cleanliness Campaign 6.0
DARE and ICAR commenced Special Campaign 6.0 with nationwide cleanliness drives across all institutes on October 2, 2026. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan felicitated Safai Mitras at ICAR-CCARI Go
Didarul Islam Bail Rejected, Rs 3.69 Cr
Calcutta High Court dismissed anticipatory bail (CRM (A) 3143/2026) filed by Md. Didarul Islam, manager of Chhabilpara Samabay Krishi Unnayan Samity Ltd. The State argued the petitioner is accused of
India-Netherlands Agricultural Cooperation Talks
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Dutch counterpart Silvio Erkens to strengthen bilateral agricultural cooperation on September 28, 2026. Both sides reviewed progress on establishin
Indo Us Bio Tech 22nd AGM Voting Results
Discloses voting results for Indo Us Bio Tech's 22nd AGM held on September 30, 2026, pursuant to SEBI LODR Regulation 44. All five resolutions passed with requisite majority, including financial state
Piyush Goyal at G20 Reaffirms Food Security Commitment
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, highlighting India's food security measures for 1.4 billion citizens. Goyal stressed that food must not be used as a we
Uttarakhand Act Development Cess Provision Quashed
Ashirwad Agro Industries and co‑petitioners challenged the first proviso of Section 27(c)(v) of Uttarakhand’s Agricultural Produce Marketing Act. Court held that levying development cess on agricultur
ICAR Institutes Conduct Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
ICAR and its 114 institutes conducted fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026. Campaign implemented five-pillar framework including cleanliness drives, yout
Supreme Court Dismisses Ahmed Appeal vs NAFED
The Supreme Court of India heard Civil Appeal No(s). 2026 filed by Syed Najam Ahmed against NAFED and dismissed it. Delay in filing was condoned by the bench comprising Justices Pamidighantam Sri Nara
SC Condones Delay in Basantilal vs Krishi
Supreme Court heard Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.39344/2026 on 30 September 2026 concerning Basantilal vs Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti. The Court, comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel N
Shailendra Kumar Gupta Writ Petition Withdrawn
The High Court of Jharkhand disposed of W.P.(C) No.7633 of 2026 filed by Shailendra Kumar Gupta against the State and multiple agencies. The petitioner, through counsel Ayush Aditya, requested withdra
Uttarakhand HC Permits Representation on Mandi Construction
Court dismisses petition but directs petitioner to present representation to Haridwar‑Roorkee Development Authority within two weeks. Issue concerns alleged illegal construction by Krishi Utpadan Mand
Anjani Kumar Withdraws Writ Petition
Petitioner Anjani Kumar challenged the State of Jharkhand, several district officials, and multiple Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies in a writ petition. Counsel for petitioner sought to with
RBI August 2026 Credit Growth 18.8% YoY
Non-food bank credit rose 18.8% YoY in August 2026, up from 10.2% a year earlier. Agriculture credit grew 17.2% YoY, while industry credit expanded 18.2% YoY, both outpacing last year’s 7.6% and 7.0%
Agro Phos India 24th AGM Proceedings Summary
Agro Phos India held its 24th Annual General Meeting on September 30, 2026, to transact ordinary and special business resolutions. Key resolutions included director appointments, approval of material
KN Agri Resources 39th AGM Held September 30
KN Agri Resources held its 39th Annual General Meeting on September 30, 2026, at its Raipur registered office. Shareholders voted on five resolutions including adoption of FY26 financial statements an
India Announces Agrivoltaics Focus in PM-KUSUM Phase
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a dedicated agrivoltaics component in the next phase of PM-KUSUM, targeting small farmers and cooperatives. India added 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity last year an
Aries Agro 56th AGM Voting Results
Aries Agro Limited held its 56th Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2026 via video conferencing, concluding all agenda items. Shareholders approved all seven resolutions including financial state
CCEA Approves Rabi Crops MSP for 2027-28 Season
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2027-28. Safflower received highest absolute MSP increase of ₹675/quintal, follow
Agriculture Ministry Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore MSP Procurement
Union Agriculture Minister approves ₹5,547.99 crore MSP procurement for pulses and oilseeds under PSS for Kharif 2026-27. Procurement covers 7.06 lakh MT across Uttar Pradesh (₹3,992.57 cr), Karnataka
Government Approves ₹50k Interest-Free Loan for AP Tobacco Growers
Government approves one-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under working capital assistance scheme. Approximately 44,000 growers will benefit from fi
APEDA Facilitates Gulbarga Tur Dal Export to Maldives
APEDA facilitated export of 1 MT GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives, expanding international markets for Indian agricultural products. Farmers realized ₹82 per kg through export cha
Union Minister Jitin Prasada Inaugurates Pilibhit Basmati Training Centre
Union Minister Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for APEDA-BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The centre will provide quality seeds, technical training, organic
Aries Agro 56th AGM Reports 17.87% Revenue Growth
Aries Agro Limited held its 56th Annual General Meeting on 29th September 2026, chaired by the Chairman. The company reported standalone gross revenue growth of 17.87% to ₹917.64 crore for FY 2025-26,
Agriculture Ministry Sanctions ₹1200 Crore PM-RKVY to 10 States
Union Agriculture Minister sanctioned ₹1200+ crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states including ₹290 crore for West Bengal and ₹198 crore for Haryana. Agriculture growth rate increased from 3% to 4.5% since 2
DARE-ICAR Promotes Swachhata Awareness Among Students
DARE-ICAR institutes conducted Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign activities focusing on cleanliness and environmental awareness. ICAR-ATARI Guwahati organized student exposure visits to KVK North Sikkim for
NRAA Organizes REWARD Programme Watershed Meeting
National Rainfed Area Authority convened a technical committee meeting for the REWARD watershed rejuvenation programme. Officials from Odisha and Karnataka states, ICAR, and DoLR discussed compressing
Shivraj Chouhan Southern Agriculture Conference Hyderabad
Union Agriculture Minister addressed Southern States Regional Agriculture Conference focusing on region-specific challenges and Rabi season planning. India's coconut exports grew 62% to ₹7,038 crore i
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Water-Based Planning
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning and climate-resilient agriculture strategies. The campaign prioritizes pulses and oilseeds
Agriculture Ministry Launches Special Campaign 6.0
Department of Agriculture launching Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and grievance disposal. During Special Campaign 5.0, department disposed 177,336 public grievan
Agriculture Ministry Hosts National Rabi Conference 2026
Ministry of Agriculture organizes two-day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 starting September 28 in New Delhi. Conference aims to strengthen Centre-State coordination and develop outcome-orie
ICAR Institutes Promote Post-Visarjan Cleanliness Initiatives
ICAR organized awareness programs on post-Ganesh Visarjan cleanliness, promoting eco-friendly clay idols and proper waste disposal. Participants were advised against immersing Plaster of Paris idols i
Shivraj Chouhan Directs States on Farmer ID Deadlines
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed southern states to complete Farmer ID generation and AgriStack integration within stipulated deadlines, with Telangana and Karnataka at 75% co
ICAR Joins Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
ICAR and its institutes nationwide participated in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign pledge. Dr M. L. Jat administered pledge at Krishi Bhawan while Dr Rajbir Singh led at Krishi Anusandhan
Shivraj Chouhan Assesses Bihar Flood Damage Crops
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted ground assessment of Bihar floods on PM Modi's directions, surveying worst-affected areas across four districts. Flood waters reached one foo
Government Plans Stringent Seed Act to Combat Fakes
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold nationwide consultations with farmer leaders on September 10 regarding a new stringent Seed Act. The proposed legislation aims to protect far
India Strengthens ASEAN Agricultural Cooperation Partnerships
India held bilateral agricultural meetings with Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar during the 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation through
CAZRI Moth Bean Varieties Withstand 35-Day Dry Spell
ICAR-CAZRI released four moth bean varieties demonstrating resilience during a 35-day dry spell in El Niño year Kharif 2026. Varieties maintained growth and pod development despite surface soil moistu
Badri Calf Born via IVF in Uttarakhand Conservation Milestone
A healthy female Badri calf was born on September 11, 2026, using OPU-IVF technology at Academic Dairy Farm. The achievement resulted from transferring a Badri embryo into a Sahiwal recipient cow thro
South Zone Agriculture Conference Deliberates Sustainable Farming
Government organizing South Zonal Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad to discuss sustainable agriculture priorities. Conference will focus on digital agriculture, self-reliance in edible oils, natural
Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi
ICAR and ICRISAT jointly organize Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi from September 10-12. Over 800 global experts to discuss six themes including climate resilience and nutrition. Congress com
ICAR-ICRISAT Celebrate 50-Year Dryland Agriculture Partnership
ICAR and ICRISAT commemorated 50 years of partnership at Dryland Congress 2026, focusing on resilient farming systems and agricultural transformation. Leadership presented strategic roadmap for streng
ASEAN-India Agricultural Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi
9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed commitment to food security and sustainable agriculture cooperation. Unveiled India-ASEAN Friendship Spike symbol and adopted 2026-2030 Medium-Term Plan
Dryland Congress 2026 Concludes with Delhi Declaration
Three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded with adoption of Delhi Declaration on Drylands, calling for South-South cooperation. ICRISAT announced multiple MoUs with Avior Life Sciences, Wipro, NIFTEM,
India Disburses ₹2.9 Crore Soil Carbon Payments to Farmers
India's first agricultural carbon market payments disbursed ₹2.9 crore to 2,550 Punjab and Haryana farmers for adopting regenerative practices. The Grow Indigo programme generated 50,000 carbon credit
Dryland Congress 2026 Opens in New Delhi
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocates integrated science, policy, and market approach to transform dryland agriculture into strength. Dryland Congress 2026 convenes 800+ delegates from 25+ co
Agriculture Ministry Reviews KVK Strengthening Action Plan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed action plan to upgrade 300 KVKs by March 2027 with state participation. Plan includes establishing Incubation-cum-Skill Centres in all KVKs by
Shivraj Chouhan Reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Progress
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed progress of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focusing on 100 low-productivity districts. Average district performance score improved from 22.54 i
ICAR Develops AI System for Mithun Behavior Monitoring
ICAR-NRC on Mithun researchers developed an AI system for real-time detection and tracking of Mithun behavior using CCTV cameras and YOLOv8n model. The system achieved 99.5% mean average precision and
India Kharif Crop Area at 1086.31 Lakh Hectares
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area coverage of 1086.31 lakh hectares as of September 4, 2026. Pulses show increase of 1.84 lakh hectares while rice area decreases by 16.37 lakh hec
Agriculture Ministry Sanctions ₹1200 Crore to 10 States
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned over ₹1200 crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states including West Bengal (₹290cr) and Haryana (₹198cr). Announced agriculture growth rate increased
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Data-Driven Focus
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched the Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning, climate resilience, and scientific monitoring for the upcoming season. The campaign p
DAHD Launches Multilingual Livestock Insurance Portal
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches digital Livestock Insurance Portal on September 28, 2026. Portal offers insurance services in 11 regional languages plus Hindi and English for wider
Agriculture Ministry Hosts National Rabi Conference 2026
Ministry of Agriculture organizes two-day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 starting September 28 in New Delhi. Conference aims to strengthen Centre-State coordination and develop outcome-orie
Shiva Global Agro FY26 Results: Loss, AGM Notice, Auditor Report
Shiva Global Agro reported standalone revenue growth of 4.8% to ₹9,061 lakhs but a net loss of ₹268 lakhs, while consolidated performance showed improved profitability despite revenue decline. The com
NBFC Credit Grows 14.9% YoY in July
NBFCs' total credit expanded 14.9% YoY in July 2026, up from 10.6% growth a year earlier. Agriculture and allied credit surged 18.0% YoY, markedly higher than the 5.4% increase recorded in July 2025.
HMA Agro Promoter Acquires 8.5% Stake via Gift
HMA Agro Industries Ltd files a disclosure for an inter-se promoter transfer of 4.25 crore shares, representing an 8.5% stake. Mohammad Kamil Qureshi acquired the shares from Wajid Ahmed by way of a g
Indogulf Cropsciences MD Receives Visionary Leadership Award
• Indogulf Cropsciences MD Sanjay Aggarwal received the 17th Visionary Leadership Award 2026 for agricultural contributions. • The award was presented by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Agricult