Agriculture & Food Security
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Weekly Brief — Agriculture & Food Security
Weekly Brief - Agriculture, Food Security & Fertilizers - 15th September, 2026
Key policy actions focus on modernizing the 1960 Seed Act through farmer consultations, strengthening foodgrain management via FCI digitisation, expanding rail-multitracking freight corridors for agricultural commodities, and driving regional food security frameworks under ASEAN and BRICS.
Key Statistics
| 540 Kms | 47 MTPA | 1966 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail network expansion across 17 districts for commodity transit (Ref) | Additional freight traffic capacity for agricultural and essential goods (Ref) | Outdated Seed Act year cited for replacement to counter fake seeds (Ref) |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Union Agriculture Minister engaged nationwide farmer leaders on the proposed stronger Seed Act to replace the 1966 legislation and curb fake seeds (Ref).
- The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed commitments to sustainable agriculture, resilient supply ch…
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