Crop prices haven’t kept pace with production costs, whereas the growth in agricultural wages have surpassed inflation over the last two decades

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

State govt to promote use of machinery in agricultural operations and provide subsidy of 50% in purchase of agriculture machines and tools

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched a 90-day state-wide procurement of groundnut, soybean, urad, and moong under the Price Support Scheme to assure fair prices for farmers. Highlighting infrastructural developments and natural farming initiatives, he emphasized the Prime Minister's commitment to agriculture, aiming towards Viksit Gujarat and Bharat.

22 land owners and 149 cultivators have so far responded to an EoI floated for the scheme in which farmer groups will be engaged for cultivation

From healthcare to agriculture, the use of drones is expanding rapidly with both state-run agencies and private firms rolling out a wide range of applications and services, some to boost delivery

Syngenta signs MoU with HAU to promote diversified sustainable agriculture practice

Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), headquartered in Hyderabad, India

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India will be hosting the 13th edition of the National Seed Congress (NSC), scheduled to take place in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, from November 28-30, 2024.

Marut’s AG365H offers 23 minutes of flight time with a depleting payload and features a 10-liter tank for liquid applications

As per the SOPA's estimate, during the kharif season in the country this time, soybean was sown in 118.32 lakh hectares and its yield was 125.82 lakh tonnes

Members of the team point out that adoption of natural farming brings down use of chemical fertilisers

Gandhinagar: To mark the World Cotton Day, which will be observed on Oct 7, the state govt said on Sunday that Gujarat ranks second in the country, with cotton being cultivated over an area of 26.8 lakh hectares and a production of 92 lakh bales.

Chouhan was addressing members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Independent), who had come to meet him at his weekly ‘seedha samvad’ initiative

The Mission, which seeks to create robust Digital Public Infrastructure in the agriculture sector, will bring together data and information about farm lands, crops, and yields, and is expected to benefit both individual cultivators and the farm economy

Jeff Rowe, Global CEO Syngenta along with Susheel Kumar, MD & Country Head, Syngenta India, Govt officials and our key partners at the national launch of I RISE in New Delhi

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the AgriSURE Fund and Krishi Nivesh Portal and confer AIF Excellence Awards to top-performing Banks and States

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare organizes a #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम #Plant4Mother campaign

Prime Minister Modi honored 11 lakh newly empowered "Lakhpati Didis" in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, while releasing Rs 2,500 crore in funds and allocated Rs 5,000 crore in loans to benefit 74 lakh SHG members nationwide.

The project was approved recently during a high-level meeting. It will be rolled out in 21 east Uttar Pradesh districts and seven Bundelkhand districts. It will be structured into four key components: enhancing agricultural productivity, establishing agro clusters, strengthening digital and financial ecosystems and focusing on project management, knowledge, and learning.

PM Modi recently released nine new rice varieties designed for various Indian climates and soil conditions, promising improved yields and resilience

It is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, and aims to provide a platform for farmers to engage with the minister, agriculture scientists, and officials from the ministry

The Sustainable Agriculture Summit in New Delhi underscored the urgent need for collaborative efforts to nurture soil health and ensure food security for future generations

Anyone with a valid PDS ration card, regardless of the state and union territory (UT), can access their entitlement by authenticating their biometric

The approval was given to the ambitious Wainganga-Nalganga river linking project which will irrigate around four lakh hectares of land

Speaking to The Indian Express, Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, said that the breakthrough has been achieved after more than two decades of research by the university's cotton scientists.

Celebrate this National Mustard Day by exploring improved mustard varieties that not only give excellent yields but also offer disease resistance, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable crop.

The Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2024 will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies for reducing agricultural emissions and achieving net-zero goals by 2070. The summit aims to advance sustainable farming practices, addressing climate change impacts on food production, distribution, and consumption for a greener future.

The Maharashtra government addresses the hardships of the farmers due to climate change and unprecedented rainfall. The Maharashtra government has launched the ‘Chief Minister Baliraja Free Electricity Scheme 2024’. Effective from April 2024 to March 2029, this scheme provides free electricity to all farmers using agricultural pumps up to 7.5 horsepower

NABARD has inaugurated five new District Development Offices in Rajasthan to enhance rural development and provide greater support to farmers and rural entrepreneurs

The Food Processing Industry in India has significantly contributed to economic growth, employment, and exports, supported by various government schemes and initiatives

ICAR's NICRA project assessed climate change impacts on agriculture, revealing 109 districts as 'very highly' vulnerable and predicting significant yield reductions by 2050 and 2080

In the Budget 2024-05 presented today, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that new 109 high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 32 field and cultivation crops will be released for farmers in this financial year.

This is a universal, all-encompassing and inclusive budget that embodies social justice, said Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

Budget 2024: Productivity and resilience in agriculture are first among the nine priority areas announced in the Union Budget. The Budget 2024-25 has made a provision of Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors.

“Wind is the teacher, Water is the father, Earth is the mother,” a quote by Sri Guru Nanak Ji that changed the life of Gurinder Singh and made him an inspiration to fellow farmers through finding profitable solutions to stubble burning