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Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Movement Wins 2026 Food Planet Prize, Putting India’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture in the Global Spotlight
A large-scale farming movement in Andhra Pradesh has gained international recognition after the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) was named the winner of the 2026 Food Planet Prize, one of the world’s major environmental awards The recognition places India’s natural farming movement at the centre of an increasingly important global conversation: how can agriculture produce enough food while reducing pressure on soil, water and ecosystems?
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Gujarat Wins Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 for Horticulture: What the Recognition Says About India’s Changing Farm Economy
Gujarat has received the Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 for its performance in the horticulture sector, placing the state’s agricultural development back in the national spotlight. The recognition was presented at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2026, held in New Delhi on July 8–9. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented the award, which was received on behalf of the Gujarat government by Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani.
Assam Farmers Turn to Rice-Crab Farming as Climate Challenges Grow
Farmers in Assam are adopting an unusual but promising approach to deal with unpredictable weather: growing indigenous rice and freshwater crabs together in the same farmland. The women-led farming model, being promoted with support from the Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM), combines traditional rice cultivation with crab farming to provide farmers with an additional source of income while reducing dependence on chemical inputs. The initiative is being expanded across 219 blocks in the state.
India Calls for Stronger Global Investment in Land Restoration and Drought Resilience
India has called for stronger and more predictable international financing for land restoration and drought resilience, highlighting the growing need to protect agricultural land, water resources and ecosystems from environmental stress. Speaking at a ministerial dialogue on innovative financial mechanisms for healthy land and drought resilience during the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said land restoration should be viewed as an investment rather than simply a cost.
India’s Kharif Sowing Recovers as July Rains Bring Relief to Farmers
India’s kharif sowing season has shown signs of recovery after improved rainfall in July helped farmers make up for a weak start to the monsoon. The development offers fresh optimism for agricultural production and food-price stability as the country moves deeper into the 2026 cropping season.
PHDCCI Agri-Business Awards 2026 Put Innovation and Sustainable Farming in the Spotlight
Sustainable Agriculture Takes Centre Stage as India Focuses on Resilient Rural Growth
India’s agricultural sector is moving into a new phase. The focus is no longer only on increasing crop production. Farmers, policymakers, researchers and businesses are paying greater attention to sustainability, technology, rural value chains and long-term resilience.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Expands Subsidized Financing for On-Farm Cold Chains and Processing Assets
Under the Central Government’s ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), individual landholders, agri-entrepreneurs, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are accelerating investments in farm-gate infrastructure.
Digitized Land Revenue Systems in Southern India Boost Confidence in Managed Farmland Investments
Southern India's digital transformation of land records is making agricultural land transactions more transparent and efficient. States such as Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra have introduced digital land record platforms that simplify access to ownership records, mutation history, and land-related information. As a result, investors, managed farmland developers, and financial institutions can begin the due diligence process with greater clarity.
AI is Reshaping Indian Agriculture: What It Means for the Future of Managed Farmland
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in India's technology sector—it is steadily becoming a practical tool in agriculture. With the Government of India encouraging digital farming through initiatives such as the Digital Agriculture Mission, AI-powered technologies are beginning to transform how farms are managed, monitored, and maintained. For investors, landowners, and managed farmland developers, this shift represents more than technological progress. It signals a future where data-driven decisions, efficient resource management, and sustainable farming practices can improve both agricultural productivity and the long-term value of farmland.
