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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Agriculture.

Pulses in US-India Trade Deal: A New Concern for Farmers

The potential inclusion of specific pulses in the trade deal raises alarms among Indian farmers about the impact on their industry and livelihoods.

Feb 11, 2026 • 5 min

Omar Abdullah on Trade Deal's Threat to J&K Horticulture Industry

The CM criticizes the India-U.S. trade deal for its negative effects on J&K’s horticulture and highlights budget welfare measures amidst opposition criticism.

Feb 11, 2026 • 5 min

Piyush Goyal Addresses Trade Deal and Concerns of Farmers

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reassures farmers while clarifying trade deal nuances amid U.S. relations and Russian oil imports.

Feb 9, 2026 • 8 min

Farmers Protest Against India-US Trade Deal Scheduled for February 12

As farmers' unions call for a strike, RSS affiliates back the deal, raising debates in Parliament over agricultural sector implications.

Feb 9, 2026 • 5 min

Niti Aayog Projects Agriculture Growth at 4% for FY26

Exploring the factors influencing agricultural growth and its implications for India's economy in FY26.

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Niti vs Niyat: Navigating India's Agricultural Policy

Exploring how the absence of opposition affects agricultural reforms and fiscal strategy in India’s farm policy framework.

Jan 27, 2026 • 6 min

Exploring the Land Problem in Global Food Systems

Uncovering the critical agricultural practices that impact our environment and the urgent need for change

Jan 20, 2026 • 6 min

Forgotten Crops: Keys to India's Food and Climate Future

Neglected fruits and vegetables could revolutionize nutrition security and climate resilience in India if policy changes support them.

Jan 19, 2026 • 5 min

Kashmir and Himachal Apple Growers Brace for Market Shock as New Zealand Imports Loom

Reduced import duties under the India-New Zealand FTA threaten off-season prices, cold storage investments, and the livelihoods of over 16 lakh families in India’s apple heartlands

Jan 8, 2026 • 4 min

Tamil Nadu’s Quiet Agricultural Win Amid a Normal Monsoon

Steady water availability, near-target paddy coverage, and strong procurement underscore resilience beyond rainfall forecasts

Jan 3, 2026 • 5 min

From Illicit Crop to Green Economy: Himachal Moves to Legalise Hemp

A regulated cannabis framework, capped at low THC levels, could fetch ₹1,000–2,000 crore annually while shifting farmers from illegal trade to industrial and medicinal markets

Jan 2, 2026 • 5 min

India Tops Global Rice Production, But Its Water Crisis Deepens

Record exports mask a hidden strain on aquifers as farmers drill deeper and subsidies fuel unsustainable irrigation in Punjab and Haryana

Jan 2, 2026 • 4 min