Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
16 Mar, 2026

Diversify agriculture, encourage farmers to grow pulses: SC to govt., Pg12

Supreme Court directs Centre to incentivize pulse cultivation through MSP and diversification, addressing import impacts and farmer challenges.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Mar, 2026

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

India's rice export strategy needs a shift towards high-value basmati and GI-protected varieties for environmental and financial sustainability.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
2 Mar, 2026

Why key to coconut cultivation today is sustainability, not productivity, PgII

Coconut Promotion Scheme: Prioritizing climate resilience and disease resistance over mere productivity for sustainable coconut cultivation amidst climate change challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Feb, 2026

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India among top contributors to global pesticide toxicity, risking biodiversity; new bill aims for safer alternatives, faces scrutiny.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
23 Feb, 2026

Why are apple traders in J&K worried?, Pg8

India-U.S. trade deal threatens J&K's apple industry with reduced import duties, sparking concerns over competitiveness and economic viability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
17 Feb, 2026

The cost of controls on the fertiliser industry, Pg16

Uttar Pradesh bans non-subsidized fertilizer sales, raising concerns about farmer choice, input costs, and fertilizer industry innovation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
15 Feb, 2026

Indus basin water flows rose while Ganga declined: study, Pg10

Study reveals contrasting trends: Indus basin water flow rises 8%, while Ganga declines 17% due to groundwater pumping.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
13 Feb, 2026

​Farmers’ pulse, Pg10

India's pulse self-sufficiency mission faces challenges amid import pressures and procurement gaps, risking farmer distress and trade sensitivities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEconomics of Animal Rearing
10 Feb, 2026

How US trade deal may alter India's feed market, Pg16

US trade deal may alter India's feed market by opening doors for sorghum and DDGS imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
9 Feb, 2026

‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11

India-U.S. trade deal nears completion, promising enhanced strategic ties and increased commodity trade, safeguarding Indian agriculture sensitivities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsE Technology in Aid of Farmers
2 Feb, 2026

Bharat-VISTAAR to SHE Marts: Rural development gets a push, Pg15

Budget 2026-27 unveils Bharat-VISTAAR, SHE Marts, and high-value agriculture push with Rs 500 crore allocation for rural development.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAccountability and Ethical Governance
27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
22 Jan, 2026

Why Punjab farmers want security fence moved closer to border with Pakistan, Pg19

Punjab seeks relocation of border fence to alleviate farmer restrictions, enhance land access, and address security concerns along the Pakistan border.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
22 Jan, 2026

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

Favorable monsoon and moderate temperatures lead to bumper crop yields, easing food inflation concerns in India.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnology
20 Jan, 2026

For weed-hit farms, science is surest antidote, Pg10

Root parasitic weeds threaten mustard farms; agricultural R&D crucial for herbicide-tolerant crops and food security amidst climate change.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Jan, 2026

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease, PgII

Participatory science crucial to tackle coconut root wilt disease affecting 30 lakh palms across major coconut-growing regions through phytoplasma.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
19 Jan, 2026

India's record rice output comes with challenges, Pg17

India surpasses China in rice production, faces challenges in water usage, crop diversification, and surplus stock management.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jan, 2026

Agri emissions are high but output is increasing faster, Pg10

Agricultural output triples since 1961, emissions rise 45%, driven by enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, showcasing 'decoupling'.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
17 Jan, 2026

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFood Processing and Related IndustriesBiotechnology
12 Jan, 2026

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

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