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In cotton fields, policy is undoing what science built. That's the challenge for the Cotton Productivity Mission
June 08, 2026 5:57 am
The Mission’s intent is welcome, but does it have the technology that global giants provide? The simple answer is ‘no’.
Cotton sowing area likely to rise by 10-15% this kharif season: Officials
June 07, 2026 7:02 pm
Early trends suggest farmers, particularly in Vidarbha and Marathwada, are allocating more land to cotton at the expense of soybean, the state's other major kharif crop.
Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid West Asia crisis
May 29, 2026 4:34 pm
The duty was last removed between August and September 2025 when steep US tariffs had begun hurting manufacturing and investments
Knowledge Nugget: What is Mission for Cotton Productivity?
May 08, 2026 3:03 pm
The Centre has cleared a five-year Mission for Cotton Productivity, aligned with the government’s 5F vision. What does the scheme entail? How is cotton produced? What is Kasturi Cotton Bharat? In 'Beyond the Nugget', also learn about the Minimum Support Price.
Govt nod to Rs 5,659 cr for five-year mission to increase cotton yield
May 06, 2026 4:22 am
According to an official statement, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Rs 5,659.22 crore for cotton productivity to “address bottlenecks, declining growth and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector”.
Cotton arrival in mandis in northern belt records 49.66% surge compared to 2024
December 11, 2025 10:34 am
More arrivals expected in coming months, with harvesting still on, despite falling acreage in Haryana, pest pressure and the lowest prices in five years
Kapas Kisan app runs into trouble in Punjab despite relaxed norms; Cotton Corporation of India’s purchases remain minimal
November 11, 2025 5:01 pm
According to CCI, registered farmers who book slots through the app are eligible to sell under MSP, with a seven-day rolling slot-booking system introduced to manage crowds.
USDA welcomes govt decision to remove import duty on cotton
August 28, 2025 5:53 am
The Finance Ministry, on August 18, had issued a notification doing away with the 11% tariff on cotton imports, comprising a 5% basic customs duty, 5% agriculture infrastructure and development cess and a 1% surcharge on both.
India’s cotton import duty cuts: Boon for industry and a message to the US
August 20, 2025 10:41 am
Seeking an extension, exporters argued that the measure could help India retain other markets such as the UK and EU, but not the US.
Things you should avoid wearing on a flight and why
July 16, 2025 5:39 pm
An aircraft cabin is a controlled but challenging environment characterised by low humidity, variable temperatures, and limited personal space.
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