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Weekly Brief - Agriculture, Food Security & Fertilizers - 26th October, 2026
Key policy pushes this week highlight the creation of 11 crore digital Farmer IDs ahead of schedule, the launch of the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' for Rabi 2026 to curb chemical over-reliance, and a review of core industry performance.
Key Statistics
| 11 Crore | 30th November, 2026 | 5 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer IDs generated under the Digital Agriculture Mission | Conclusion date for the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' Rabi campaign | Schedule acceleration achieved for digital Farmer ID rollout |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the creation of 11 crore unique digital Farmer IDs ahead of schedule (Ref).
- The Ministry of Agriculture launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026' from Karnal, Haryana, to promote balanced fertilizer use and natural farming (Ref).
- The Index of Core Industries for September 2026 showed negative growth for the fertilizers sector alongside natural gas and crude oil [(Ref)](…
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