Only 3.1% of Fruit, Veg Samples Exceed Pesticide Limits: Govt
Govt says only 3.1% of 70,652 fruit & veg samples exceeded FSSAI pesticide limits in 3 years. Shivraj Singh Chouhan cites MPRNL, NPSS initiatives.
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Govt says only 3.1% of 70,652 fruit & veg samples exceeded FSSAI pesticide limits in 3 years. Shivraj Singh Chouhan cites MPRNL, NPSS initiatives.
India's dairy sector booms: 50.42 lakh farmers now get Kisan Credit Card benefits, milk production hits 247.87 MT in 2024-25. Key schemes boost growth.
Gujarat begins 45-day digital crop survey from Aug 15, covering 95 lakh plots in 18,197 villages under AgriStack. Farmers can self-register via app.
Odisha govt confirms AgriStack registration optional for Kharif paddy procurement; 94,657 farmers registered; awareness drives launched.
Global rice production may fall 9M tonnes to 536.4M in 2026-27 due to El Nino, high costs, and tensions. Imports rise, stocks tighten.
Discover how Indian startups like Shastratva Technologies and Rise 'N Shine Biotech are transforming farming with electric harvesters and biotech innovations.
India exports 18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer profits by 18%. A milestone in global agri-trade.
Govt says no shortage of urea and DAP in last 3 years and ongoing Kharif 2026. Subsidised rates, imports, and monitoring via iFMS ensure timely availability.
Govt says fertiliser DBT guarantees subsidised supply to all eligible farmers, including tenants; new sales framework rolled out in 56 districts.
Pusa Krishi CEO Akriti Sharma says incubation ecosystems are vital for agri-startups to survive the 'valley of death', citing technical validation as a key challenge.
India's rainfall deficit narrows to 12% with improved coverage, but El Nino risks persist. Kharif sowing gap narrows; oilseeds turn surplus.
India must shift from production-centric farming to agri-food value chain approach to boost farmer incomes, diversify agriculture, and empower women, says ICAR DG M L Jat.
Third-party study shows KCC-MISS scheme adds Rs 2.30 value per Re 1 invested, cuts interest burden, boosts crop diversification and credit discipline.
Agricultural experts visit South Gujarat to help farmers restore uprooted fruit trees after floods, sharing scientific revival techniques.
Bank of Baroda report says monsoon revival, better distribution could ease food inflation, but El Nino and low reservoir levels remain concerns.
Amritsar Rice Millers Association says E20 blending boosts farmer income and eases millers' burden. Arvind Kejriwal to march on PM's residence Aug 4.
India ships 7 metric tonnes of Bihar's Makhana to Canada via sea route, boosting farmer incomes and global recognition. APEDA's efforts praised.
Haryana farmers praise Cabinet's decision to continue PM-KISAN scheme till 2030-31, citing direct benefits, transparency, and support for rural economy.
Union Cabinet approves PM-KISAN extension from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with Rs 3.15 lakh crore outlay. Farmers to get Rs 6,000 yearly via DBT.
Union Cabinet approves PM-KISAN continuation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with Rs 3.15 lakh crore outlay, benefiting over 9.49 crore farmers with annual Rs 6,000 support.