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

The process to be taken up after SLBC meet chaired by Deputy CM and district collectors meetings with bankers

ICAR, Syngenta Foundation India, and Syngenta India Pvt. Ltd. unite to empower farmers and rural youth with climate-resilient agricultural skills and knowledge

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day exhibition, celebrating ICAR's years of achievements

Amarjit Kaur Chandi from Punjab, Kapurthala transformed the lives of many farmers by establishing a successful beekeeping business. Through her dedication and hard work, she has trained over 900 farmers in beekeeping and related activities, significantly improving rural livelihoods

ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, recently distributed paddy and kharif vegetable seeds to 147 farmers in Jalalpur village under the SCSP Scheme and provided training to 52 women farmers.

The National Gopal Ratna Award is given every year to encourage milk-producing farmers, dairy cooperative societies/MPC/FPOs and Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs).

The Indian government is set to launch the 'Agri Fund for StartUps & Rural Enterprises' (AgriSURE) with the aim of supporting agritech startups and agripreneurs.

While the fineprint is still being hammered out, it is learnt that the framework may include measures such as promoting crops that are less water intensive, conserving water sources in the respective areas and monitoring fertiliser inputs

As International Fruit Day approaches on July 1st, let us delve into 5 delectable monsoon fruits that are delicious and a pandora box of health benefits.

Dr. T.R. Sharma has assumed additional charge as the Director of ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, succeeding Dr. Ashok K. Singh, with a vision to advance agricultural research and innovation

Mushrooms, a superfood celebrated for their unique flavors and nutritional benefits, are becoming a profitable agricultural venture in India, with states like Bihar and Maharashtra leading production.

The Division of Vegetable Science at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, is conducting a walk-in interview on July 25, 2024, for a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position in a project on Hybrid Technology for Tomato.

The income of farmers in India can be increased substantially by changing the cropping pattern from grains to fruits, Mayank Gandhi, an Indian social activist has said

The launch of Nemagen is a strategic move by Best Agrolife Group to enhance its portfolio of specialty agrochemicals, positioning the company for future revenue growth

The Finance department officials are proposing various methods to raise the necessary funds. Initial estimates suggest that around Rs 30,000 crore will be required to implement the scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme during his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday. More than 9.26 crore farmers will benefit from this, receiving over Rs 20,000 crore. Additionally, the Prime Minister will distribute certificates to over 30,000 self-help groups trained as Krishi Sakhis. The event, organized by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in coordination with the Uttar Pradesh government, aims to support farmers and raise

Reviewing the preparedness for Kharif season 2024 with officials of various departments, Chouhan directed them to ensure timely distribution and quality supply of input materials for the crops

Modi 3.0 kicks off with a `20,000 crore boost for small and marginal farmers, underscoring a strong commitment to agriculture and rural development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Varanasi for the first time since his re-election, where he will address a Kisan Sammelan and release the 17th installment of the Samman Nidhi scheme, benefitting over 267,000 farmers.

By enabling these women farmers to access international markets, Palladium is not only ensuring higher price realisations but also setting the stage for a new revolution in agriculture

Shivraj Singh Chouhan has also been allocated the Rural Development Ministry in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sanctioned the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Nidhi scheme, his first move after being sworn-in as PM for the third consecutive time

The southwest monsoon reached Mumbai on Sunday, two days earlier than usual after making an early onset over Kerala and northeastern region on May 30, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Indore: Sowing of early varieties of cotton has started in pockets of Khargone and Khandwa, leading cotton cultivating belts of Madhya Pradesh, as some untimely showers in May promoted the process.

India's NLCC held its first meeting to advance the world's largest decentralized grain storage plan, reviewing pilot progress and strategizing for nationwide implementation.

Many of the commercial varieties of seeds used aren’t climate-resilient and are not bred for high temperatures. If this spell continues, we may see a dampened harvest

As per the action plan for Kharif 2024, the target for paddy cultivation has been set at 15.63 lakh hectares, against the normal area of 15.12 lakh hectares.

Empowering Northeast India's border farmers with sustainable practices and innovative technologies for a prosperous future.