Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, US tariffs; seed, pesticide bills eyed for 2026
Tridge summary
India's agriculture sector closed 2025 with record foodgrain output projections. GST reforms provided significant input cost relief for farmers. Despite US tariffs impacting exports, market diversification proved effective. Farmers await crucial seed and pesticide bills in 2026 to combat fake inputs.
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New Delhi, India's agriculture sector closed 2025 with a projection of record foodgrain output surpassing last year's 357.73 million tonnes (MT) despite US tariffs disrupting farm exports, while landmark GST reforms delivered input cost relief, and stakeholders await passage of key seed and pesticide bills in 2026 to tackle fake inputs.
