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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Agriculture.

Supreme Court Urges Government to Diversify Agriculture

Court emphasizes the need for MSP for pulses and stakeholder meetings to boost pulse cultivation among farmers.

Mar 16, 2026 • 3 min

Maharashtra's Farm Loan Waiver: A Risky Proposition

Repeated agricultural loan waivers may appease voters, but threaten fiscal stability and credit discipline.

Mar 11, 2026 • 5 min

Leveraging Digital Infrastructure for Food and Fertiliser Subsidies

Government's initiative to use digital tools to enhance transparency and efficiency in targeting food and fertiliser subsidies across India

Mar 11, 2026 • 6 min

Empowering Farmers for Global Agri-Product Competitiveness

PM Modi emphasizes the need for export-oriented agriculture to enhance rural employment and economic growth through value addition.

Mar 7, 2026 • 4 min

Empowering Women Farmers for a Resilient Future

Explore how supporting women farmers can lead to climate resilience and improved nutrition in Indian agriculture.

Mar 7, 2026 • 6 min

Too Much Rice, Too Little Balance: India's Food Storage Problem

The hidden costs of buying too much grain: wasted money, depleted groundwater, and farmers stuck in the wrong crops

Mar 5, 2026 • 7 min

Emphasizing Sustainability in Coconut Cultivation

Prioritizing climate-resilient coconut varieties over just high-yield seedlings for sustainable farming on India's coasts.

Mar 2, 2026 • 4 min

AgriStack: Revolutionizing Agriculture in India

AgriStack aims to redefine farming benefits but hinges on accurate data. Can it truly empower tenants and farmers?

Feb 27, 2026 • 6 min

The Shift from Subsidies to Sustainability in Agriculture

Experts discuss India's agricultural strategy towards productivity and sustainability during the Business Standard Manthan summit.

Feb 26, 2026 • 5 min

A Call for National Debate on Direct Benefit Transfer in Fertilizers

Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes the need for a debate on DBT to enhance subsidy efficiency for farmers and curb diversion.

Feb 25, 2026 • 5 min

India's Alarming Role in Global Pesticide Toxicity

A recent study reveals India significantly contributes to global pesticide toxicity, raising concerns for biodiversity and human health.

Feb 24, 2026 • 6 min

Boosting Apple Yields: Innovative Rootstocks for Kashmir

New rootstock technologies aim to elevate apple productivity in Kashmir amidst rising costs and climate challenges.

Feb 19, 2026 • 6 min

Cotton Farmers Protest Against Goyal’s Import Remarks

Farmer organizations warn that U.S. cotton imports could devastate domestic prices and livelihoods; protests are planned across cotton-producing states.

Feb 16, 2026 • 5 min

Government Approves Wheat and Sugar Exports to Boost Farmers

Amid surplus stocks, the government permits wheat and sugar exports to stabilize markets and enhance farmer incomes without jeopardizing food security.

Feb 14, 2026 • 4 min

Ensuring Food Security Through Structural Reforms in Pulses

Assessing India's pulse demand and the need for agricultural reforms to support farmers and ensure food security.

Feb 13, 2026 • 5 min