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Horticulture now accounts for nearly one-third of India's agricultural Gross Value Added, as farmers shift to high-value crops. Improved infrastructure and market access are driving growth, supporting rural livelihoods and farmer incomes.
John Deere agrees to $99M settlement, offering repair tools access for 10 years and compensation to farmers, marking a major win in the ongoing right-to-repair battle.
Mahindra and Swaraj Tractors announce price hikes in April 2026 due to rising input costs. New prices will vary by model and region, impacting farmers ahead of Kharif season.
India tractor sales hit 82,080 units in March 2026. Mahindra leads, Escorts Kubota and TAFE grow, while CNH gains share and smaller OEMs continue losing market presence.
Escorts Kubota to increase tractor prices from April 15, 2026. March sales grow 6.6%, while market demand stays stable amid strong competition.
Apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh prefer compact tractors with 20–35 HP for orchard work. Models like Mahindra Jivo 245 DI 4WD and Swaraj 724 XM Orchard offer the right mix of power and maneuverability for hilly terrain.
Sonalika achieves record 1,80,504 tractor sales in FY26, marking its highest-ever annual performance with strong demand, global growth, and a continued focus on innovation and farmer-centric solutions.
Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Business reported record domestic tractor sales of 5,05,930 units in FY26, a 24% increase over FY25. March 2026 saw 43,403 domestic sales, up 33% year-over-year, with total sales at 45,035 units.
VST Tillers Tractors Limited achieved a 32.08 percent year-on-year sales growth in FY 2025-26, selling 56,243 units. Power tiller and tractor sales both increased, though March 2026 saw a monthly decline.
Escorts Kubota recorded 1,33,670 tractor sales in FY 2025-26, a 15.7 percent increase year-on-year, driven by strong domestic demand and a 33.8 percent rise in exports, aided by favorable monsoon conditions.
Sonalika Tractors has received approval from the Uttar Pradesh government to set up an Engineering and Design Centre in Greater Noida, aiming to boost agricultural technology, research, and tractor manufacturing in India.
Over 9.2 crore farmers received Kisan ID under AgriStack, enabling fast, transparent access to PM-KISAN, MSP, insurance, loans, and relief benefits through direct bank transfers.
Agricultural Implement Loans enable Indian farmers to purchase modern machinery with flexible repayment options. These asset-backed loans require specific documents and support farm automation, helping meet the demands of contemporary agriculture.
YEIDA has allotted land to three companies, including Escorts Kubota Limited and CNH Industrial India, for projects totaling over Rs 3,000 crore and 5,000 jobs, strengthening the Yamuna Expressway region’s industrial growth.
The Agriculture Ministry has set up a Special Monitoring Cell for real-time tracking of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides. Weekly updates, strict anti-hoarding measures, and faster Farmer ID rollout aim to ensure Kharif season readiness.
