Agri Nation

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on 1 February by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has once again placed agriculture at the centre of the government’s long-term growth narrative. With an allocation of ₹1.63 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors — a roughly 7 per cent increase over the previous year, the budget emphasizes diversification, technology adoption and expansion of allied activities such as livestock and fisheries.

However, farmers’ groups, agricultural economists and opposition leaders argue that the budget prioritises future-facing reforms while leaving unresolved the sector’s most pressing concerns: income security, price assurance, crop insurance and debt relief. On the ground, many see Budget 2026 as a continuation of incremental policy shifts rather than a decisive response to an agrarian economy under stress.

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Future Farming, Present Distress: What Budget 2026 Gets Wrong on Agriculture New Delhi, 02 Feb 2026 | Nirmesh Singh: The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on 1 February by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has once again placed agriculture […]

Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi’s Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute IRRI Philippines, will host the International Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development: Innovations and Solutions (ICCRA 2026) from February 5–7.

The conference will bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on key themes including climate-smart agriculture, sustainable crop production, genomics and breeding innovations, applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in farming, natural resource management, and agricultural entrepreneurship.

Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute develops new high yielding paddy variety. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-03. IRRI

Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute showcases new high-yielding paddy variety Chennai | ANN, 27 Jan 2026 ; The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, recently showcased a new paddy variety, AD18145, during a field day […]

Farmers don’t need rhetoric, they need rights. This piece explains why denying a legal guarantee on MSP amounts to systematic disrespect for India’s farmers, and why the upcoming Union Budget must shift from production claims to income justice. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

Why Denying Legal MSP Is a Disrespect to India’s Farmers Nirmesh Singh | 26 Jan 2026 The President’s speech on the eve of Republic Day should have reassured India’s farmers at a time of deep agrarian […]

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah also praised Nayab Singh Saini govt for procuring 24 crops at MSP and ensuring payments to farmers within 48 hours.

Farmers and agriculture policy expert Ramandeep Singh Mann calls this a lie.

Amit Shah Stresses Cooperative Movement to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Farmer Prosperity Chandigarh, 25 Dec 2025 | ANN: Union Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government has strengthened the agricultural base and is working to make farmers […]

Policy experts have long argued that the agrarian crisis is rooted in the systematic undervaluation of farm produce. Food and agriculture analyst Devinder Sharma has always pointed out that farmers have effectively subsidised the nation by absorbing the costs of keeping food inflation low. In this framework, cultivation often generates losses rather than sustainable incomes, pushing farmers deeper into indebtedness year after year.

National Farmers’ Day and the Unfinished Agenda of Farm Incomes 23 Dec 2025 | Nirmesh Singh India observes National Farmers’ Day today on 23 December to recognize the contribution of farmers to the country’s food security […]

KPKS Bidar district president Siddaramaiah Swamy said that a memorandum had earlier been submitted to Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, requesting him to raise the issue during the Winter Session and bring it to the notice of the government for an early decision.

Krishik Samaj urges Karnataka govt to upgrade Bidar diploma agriculture college into degree college Bidar, 15 Dec 2025 (ANN): The Karnataka Pradesh Krishik Samaj (KPKS) has urged the State government to take a decision during the ongoing Winter Session of […]

The digitisation initiative is expected to ensure accurate land records and eliminate discrepancies in schemes related to crop insurance, compensation, minimum support price (MSP) and subsidies. CM Rekha Gupta said the new system would provide farmers with proper identification, clearly defined rights and greater transparency in the overall process.

Delhi to Digitise Entire Agricultural Framework, Farmers to get digital identity New Delhi, 14 Dec 2025 (ANN) : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that the Delhi Government will digitise the entire agricultural framework related […]