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Weekly Brief - Agriculture, Food Security & Fertilizers - 31st August, 2026
Key updates highlight the integration of the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) with digital land and farmer datasets, expansion of water-smart micro-irrigation coverage under PDMC, and strategic international trade talks focusing on farm and fertilizer security.
Key Statistics
| 115 Lakh Hectares | Rs. 22,000 Crore | Rs. 5.68 Crore |
|---|---|---|
| Area brought under micro-irrigation via PDMC as of July 2026 | Financial outlay target for PM-KUSUM for solar-powered irrigation in 2026-27 | Access and Benefit-Sharing funds disbursed by NBA for biodiversity conservation |
Weekly Executive Summary
- The Department of Fertilizers advanced the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) into a data-driven phase by integrating transaction nodes with state farmer and land databases like Haryana’s Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB) and AgriStack (Ref).
- India and Argentina held bilateral trade talks via the Joint Trade Committee, advancing Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures to open market access for farm products and pu…
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