Horticulture & Agroforestry

HURL has partnered with The Art of Living Social Projects to support the Integrated Seed Bank for India Flora, strengthening conservation of indigenous plant diversity and India’s rich genetic heritage.

From a traditional Janmashtami offering to an important horticulture crop, cucumber reflects the close connection between India’s agricultural production, culture and global markets.

NBA releases Rs 2.82 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism to states, UTs and ICAR-IIHR for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use and community livelihoods.

Assam reviews agriculture schemes in Karbi Anglong and plans a dedicated Makhana Mission to promote crop diversification, strengthen farm infrastructure and create better income opportunities for farmers.

The Central Government has approved the procurement of 87,226 MT of copra and 96,879 MT of Totapuri mangoes in Tamil Nadu for 2026, providing major price support to farmers through the MSP and Market Intervention Scheme.

The Centre has constituted an ICAR expert committee to examine the decline in Totapuri mango prices in Andhra Pradesh. The panel will assess the entire value chain and recommend measures for price stabilisation, processi...

At a high-level review meeting with ministers and senior bureaucrats, the Chief Minister outlined plans to develop 10 districts into specialised horticulture clusters, leveraging the state’s existing strengths in fruit a...

The mission was unveiled by Union ministers JP Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with a focus on building a science-driven framework that connects farms, food systems and public health outcomes.