India’s Livestock Care Shifts Toward Productivity
India’s livestock sector is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional animal husbandry practices increasingly integrate with scientific management, sustainability and productivity-focused approaches. According to experts, livestock remains a critical pillar of rural livelihoods, contributing substantially to agricultural income while supporting millions of smallholder farmers across the country. With growing demand for milk, meat and other…
Small Dairies Fight Back Amid Big Farm Expansion
Wyoming’s dairy sector is witnessing a sharp contrast between large-scale commercial expansion and the survival struggle of small, family-run dairies, with the latter increasingly relying on niche strategies to stay viable. Across the U.S., dairy consolidation continues, with fewer but larger farms dominating production, yet Wyoming remains an outlier where most milk-cow operations are not…
GRAM-2026 to Connect Farmers with Global Ecosystem
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has unveiled the ‘GRAM-2026’ initiative, a global agri-tech platform aimed at connecting farmers with experts, investors, and policymakers to boost income through innovation, technology, and collaboration. Scheduled from May 23 to 25 in Jaipur, the Global Rajasthan AgriTech Meet will serve as a unified platform enabling farmers to access global…
Chhattisgarh Cracks Down on Fertiliser Hoarding
Chhattisgarh has intensified action against fertiliser hoarding and black marketing, as part of a broader push to ensure timely availability of inputs while promoting sustainable and organic farming practices across the state. Authorities have strengthened monitoring mechanisms and warned of strict action against traders found violating supply norms. The state government is simultaneously encouraging farmers…