ICAR-CICR’s AI-based smart pheromone trap provides real-time monitoring of pink bollworm infestations, sending accurate pest data and alerts directly to farmers. It helps optimize pest management, reducing pesticide use while ensuring timely interventions for crop protection

During a meeting with officials from the agriculture, horticulture, and co-operative departments, deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal stated that Ludhiana comprises 11 agriculture blocks, and five labs will be set up in each block

In a significant move to improve the quality assurance framework for fertilizers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare issued amendments to the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The changes, notified on December 13, 2024, aim to streamline sampling, analysis, and dispute resolution processes in fertilizer quality monitoring.

The Government provides financial assistance at 55% for small and marginal farmers and at 45% for other farmers for installation of Drip and Sprinkler systems under the PDMC.

The officials of Agriculture department on Wednesday gave pilot training in operating drones to farmers for agriculture operations in their groundnut, vegetables and others crops.

Earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-budget meeting with leading economists to gather their inputs and suggestions for the upcoming budget

A pivotal meeting organized by the Plant Protection Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare took place on November 25, 2024, focusing on the effective implementation of the Insecticides Act, 1968.

A recent study highlighted the transformative potential of natural farming in Andhra Pradesh, projecting that it could employ twice as many farmers as industrial agriculture by 2050-10 million farmers in a 100% natural farming model compared to just 5 million in the industrial agricultural model.

First I-CLEAN initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh by Syngenta India under its CSR initiative

In a remarkable achievement for Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural sector, agencies have successfully procured over 7.28 lakh metric tonnes of paddy under the Kharif procurement season for 2024-25

The Indian government launched a ₹2,481 crore national mission to promote natural farming among 10 million farmers. The initiative aims to improve soil quality and provide chemical-free food through traditional, livestock-integrated methods. The program includes simplified certification, dedicated branding, and online monitoring

To empower women and promote sustainable agriculture, the Murshidabad District Agriculture department has launched a special initiative to boost mustard farming in the region

The program of Modern Agriculture Chaupal will start soon in which scientists will discuss with the farmers and solve their problems: Union Agricultural Minister

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said state has broken all previous records in achieving production of 15.3 million metric tonnes of paddy in a record acreage of 6.677 million acres in the kharif season

Workshop to Focus on Strengthening of Last Mile Service Accessibilty; Gain from Inter State Knowledge Sharing