New Tractors
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Hybrid mustard is transforming Indian farming with higher yields, better oil content, stable incomes, and stronger rural economies, driving growth and supporting self-reliance in edible oil production.
Kharif sowing in India reaches 1,039.81 lakh hectares in 2025, with rice and maize rising strongly, while oilseeds and cotton see declines. Sugarcane records steady growth.
Escorts Kubota to set up ₹4,500 crore tractor plant in Uttar Pradesh, creating jobs and boosting India’s farm equipment industry.
Nearly 23% of Jan Dhan accounts remain inactive, with UP leading. Government ensures DBT benefits, no UPI charges, PSBs capital raise, and Re-KYC campaigns to boost account activity.
HAU introduces 5 new crop varieties with higher yield, early maturity, and disease resistance to benefit farmers nationwide.
UP govt to give 33% subsidy (max ₹9.90 lakh) for FPOs and cooperatives setting up oil extraction units. Apply online by 31st August 2025.
Government to launch National Mission on Natural Farming 2025 with ₹2481 crore investment, targeting 1 crore farmers, 7.5 lakh hectares, and 10,000 bio-input centres.
The Government transfers ₹3900 crore to 35 lakh farmers under PMFBY 2025 with penalty-backed, timely payments and support for crop loss due to natural disasters.
Bihar to run Revenue Maha-Abhiyan from 16 Aug to 20 Sep, fixing land records, easing ownership transfers, and helping farmers access schemes like PM-Kisan benefits.
IMD issues heavy rain alert for several states on 15–16 August. Above-normal rainfall expected in August–September 2025. Farmers and fishermen urged to stay prepared.
Wheat prices in India hit ₹5,300 in Mumbai and ₹5,000 in Pune, driven by festive demand and active buying despite record production.
Govt reduces PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidy limit from 12 to 9 LPG cylinders yearly, impacting crores of families but keeping ₹300 per cylinder subsidy intact.
Himachal’s Natural Farming Scheme offers huge subsidies, highest MSP, and benefits to 37,000+ farmers, promoting chemical-free farming and healthier food production across the state.
MP CM Mohan Yadav transfers ₹1,500 to over 1.26 crore women under Ladli Behna Yojana’s 27th installment with a Rakshabandhan gift.
Sonalika grows fastest in FY26, gains top market share, boosts exports, and strengthens its position in domestic and global markets.
