AGRI GOVT STORY
European Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal in Paris
Hundreds of farmers took to the streets of Paris, driving tractors in a large-scale demonstration against the proposed…
South Korean Agricultural Program Opens Opportunities for Philippine Farmers
Farmers in Isabela province, Philippines, are set to benefit from a new agricultural program initiated in partnership with…
EU–India Trade Deal Advances, Excludes Agriculture Sector
Negotiations between the European Union (EU) and India are moving toward the finalization of a major economic agreement,…
Muhammad Ibrahim Appointed Director General of IICA
Muhammad Ibrahim of Guyana has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter‑American Institute for Cooperation on…
Southeast Asia Strengthens Agriculture and Food Security Initiatives
Several Southeast Asian nations are reporting notable progress in agricultural development and regional food security efforts. Cambodia, Indonesia,…
EU and Mercosur Near Landmark Trade Agreement
The European Union (EU) and four South American Mercosur countries—Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—are moving closer to finalizing…
Rabi Crop Sowing Shows Strong Growth; Total Area Reaches 644.29 Lakh Hectares as of January 9, 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the latest data on Rabi crop area coverage up to…
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi Ahead of Union Budget
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met Union Finance Minister…
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Gujarat on January 13, Attend ‘Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav 2026’
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Gujarat on…
European Union Moves Forward on Free Trade Agreement with Mercosur
Negotiations are advancing on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay,…
18th Annual Review Meeting of Network Project on Microbes in Agriculture Inaugurated
The 18th annual review meeting of the network project on the application of microbes in agriculture and allied…
ICAR Holds Second Zonal Meeting in Cuttack, Emphasizes ‘Team ICAR’ Spirit
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) organized the second zonal meeting on administrative and financial matters on…
China Imposes Safeguard Tariffs on Beef Imports to Protect Domestic Producers
China has announced the implementation of safeguard measures on beef imports, introducing additional tariffs aimed at supporting domestic…
AI-Driven Precision Agriculture Innovations Gain Industry Recognition
Artificial intelligence–powered precision agriculture technologies are gaining prominent industry recognition, highlighting the rapid pace of technological adoption across…
Nigeria and Brazil Sign $1 Billion Agriculture Agreement
Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark $1 billion agricultural cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening food security, boosting…
FAO Warns Land Degradation Threatens Food Security for 1.7 Billion People
A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights the urgent global challenge of land degradation,…
Climate Change Poses Serious Threat to Global Crop Yields Despite Adaptation Efforts
A recent global study released in 2025 warns that rising temperatures could dramatically reduce yields of staple crops…
India–Argentina Bilateral Meeting Reviews Progress on Key Agricultural Cooperation Initiatives
A bilateral meeting between India and Argentina was held at the Agriculture Bhawan in New Delhi to review…

































