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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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Fertilizer Demand Holds Steady Across Key Agricultural Belts Despite Weather Volatility
Despite initial monsoon delays and uneven rainfall distribution across several farming regions, fertilizer consumption in India has shown remarkable resilience. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, combined consumption of major inputs—including Urea and Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)—recorded only a marginal dip through mid-2026 compared to the previous year.
Government Allocates Budget for High-Value Crops and Launches ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’ AI Advisory Tool
In a bid to boost farm incomes and accelerate digital transformation across India’s agricultural sector, the Union Budget has introduced targeted financial packages for high-value crop cultivation alongside major funding for artificial intelligence in farming.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Petition Seeking C2-Based MSP Guarantee for Farmers
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directives to compute Minimum Support Price (MSP) based on the comprehensive cost of production (C2-calculation) across all agricultural commodities. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued formal notices to the Union Government, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), and related authorities, asking them to submit their responses to the petition.
