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- January 16, 2026

Reviewed by: AgriFarming Editorial TeamTopic: Most Profitable Crops in India Per AcreExperience: Indian farming practices, and horticulture researchAudience: Indian farmers and agri-entrepreneursLast Updated: April 2026Fact-checked by: Agriculture and horticulture experts About the Review Team: This article was reviewed using extension publications from ICAR, National Horticulture Board data, KVK advisory reports, and field case studies from
READ MOREPresident Donald Trump sent his fiscal year 2027 budget request to Congress on Friday. In theory, the request will serve as the basis for Congressional appropriations. But during last year’s process, Congress broke with the White House in several areas, including agriculture conservation funding. Friday’s request calls USDA a “bloated” bureaucracy with programs that are
READ MOREMicroplastics are widespread in water and in farm soils, where they can alter soil biology and be taken up by plants. They have been found in fruits and vegetables, seafood, honey, beer, and other foods. The food system is also a source of contamination: Farms use plastic that can shed the particles, and food and
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Written by: Agricultural Content TeamReviewed by: Irrigation Agronomy Specialist (15+ yrs experience)Topic: Water Requirement for CropsData sources: ICAR & FAO irrigation guidelinesLast updated: April 2026 Understanding crop water requirement helps Indian farmers plan irrigation efficiently and improve yield season after season. What Is Crop Water Requirement? Water Requirement for Crops (Quick Definition) Water requirement for
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Reviewed by: Agri Farming Editorial TeamTopic: Broiler farming profit per bird calculationContent type: Poultry farming profit guideData sources: ICAR, KVK training materialLast updated: April 2026 Quick answer: how much profit per broiler bird? On average, a broiler farmer in India earns a net profit of ₹20 to ₹40 per bird per cycle under contract farming, and ₹50 to ₹90 per bird under independent farming
READ MOREOn Tuesday, the USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service released a stakeholder announcement that it will pause Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) awards until it updates regulations. The rule is being rewritten to comply with an executive order targeting wind and solar energy subsidies, which President Donald Trump signed in July 2025. REAP has been
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