ARTICLE 2 #India Commodities update

Government of India Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development

Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, and Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, were present during the occasion, along with a large number of farmers. Lakhs of farmers and beneficiaries from various states also joined the event virtually.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

Punjab flood devastation raises questions on overall impact on agricultural sector. Flood came just before Kharif harvest season, affecting Punjab's significant paddy production. Punjab's farmers struggle to deal with losses as 4 lakh hectares under paddy cultivation across Punjab still flooded.

🌾 CIMMYT Shifts Focus to Gene Editing for Wheat Resilience 🌱 as GM Varieties Stall 🚫

New Delhi / Mexico City, Sep 21, 2025 — The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is turning its attention firmly to gene editing as a technology to build more resilient wheat varieties, after genetically modified (GM / transgenic) wheat has failed to gain commercial traction.

📈 Maize Outshines All Other Crops as India’s Kharif Sowing Nears Completion 🇮🇳 — Total Sown Area Up by 1%

Maize Takes the Spotlight in India’s Kharif Season as Sowing Nears Finish Line New Delhi, India — As the Kharif sowing season edges closer to completion, maize has emerged as a standout performer, outperforming several other crops. Total area under Kharif crops is showing a modest uptick of about 1%, reflecting cautious optimism among farmers and officials.