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'Embrace organic farming': Rajasthan Guv urges farmers
Jaipur, Feb 14: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Saturday urged the farmers in Binjwadiya village to adopt organic farming practices to enhance agricultural sustainability and prosperity.
Animal Husbandry & Dairying Department and World Organisation for Animal Health set roadmap for PPPs in livestock sector
New Delhi, February 15: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have set a roadmap for Public-Private Partnerships in the Livestock Sector, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a release on Saturday.
Tripura hosts 3rd annual fish festival to boost fisheries sector and meet growing demand
Agartala, February 15: Tripura's third annual State-level fish festival, aimed at boosting the state's fisheries sector and encouraging local fish farmers to increase production, was recently held in the state capital, Agartala.
MoS Agriculture underscores India-Brazil ties during meeting with Governor Ronaldo Caiado
New Delhi, February 14: Governor Ronaldo Caiado, of the state of Goias, Brazil met Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at Krishi Bhawan here on Friday. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Brazil, and to further explore the areas of bilateral trade and cooperation in sugarcane, ethanol and pulses, R & D, innovation and digital agriculture, the official statement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's welfare noted.
Scaling solar-based technologies can transform farm sector's productivity: Industry experts at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 14: Experts emphasised scaling solar energy solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, and integrate food and energy security at India Energy Week 2025 at a session titled "Solar-Based Farm Mechanisation for Transforming Agriculture Across the Global South."
CMFRI extends support to Maharashtra tribal farmers
Kochi, Feb 14: In a major development, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) here, has successfully produced and transported around one lakh attached oyster spats to Maharashtra, paving the way for tribal coastal communities to engage in profitable oyster farming.
Rajasthan CM approves Rs 24 cr for Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis
Jaipur, Feb 13: To enhance facilities for farmers and traders, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has granted administrative and financial approval for development works worth over Rs 24 crore in various Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis across the state.
Health Ministry urges stricter monitoring of pesticide residues in food
New Delhi, Feb 13: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav on Thursday called for a nationwide strategy for stricter monitoring of pesticide residues in food.
Govt to use organic rice in Mahaprasad at Puri Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12: The Odisha government is mulling to use organic rice in the preparation of Mahaprasad, the food offerings of the holy triad at the famous Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Andhra Pradesh bans transport of chickens from bird flu-hit districts
Amaravati, Feb 12: Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry K. Atchannaidu on Wednesday ordered authorities to ban the transport of chickens from bird-flu-affected districts until the situation comes under control.
Uttar Pradesh partners with Honda Foundation to support farmers, FPOs
New Delhi, February 11: The Uttar Pradesh government and Honda India Foundation signed a Memorandum of Cooperation related to Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) in the presence of Minister of Agriculture Surya Pratap Shahi and Honda India Foundation Trustees Vinay Dhingra and Katsuyuki Ozawa.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan approves extension of procurement period for groundnut and soybean
New Delhi, February 11: In a major relief to farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the extension of the procurement period for groundnut and soybean across four states.
TN agriculture dept to boost farmer awareness for 'Agristack' portal enrolment
Chennai, Feb 11: The Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department is actively working to raise awareness among farmers about enrolling in the 'Agristack' portal.
Budget Session: Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs protest in support of soybean farmers
New Delhi, February 11: Several MPs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi on Tuesday held a protest in Parliament premises demanding to increase the limit for soyabean purchases.
PMKSY cold chain scheme cuts wastages in vegetables, dairy, fisheries
New Delhi, Feb 10: The Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has resulted in a significant reduction in wastages in vegetables, dairy and fisheries sectors, apart from some benefits in other sectors as well, according to a NABARD study.
Four women workers killed as tractor overturns in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Feb 9: Four women agriculture workers were killed when a tractor on which they were travelling overturned on the bund of a canal in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district on Sunday.
Farmers key to nation's development: Vice President Dhankhar
New Delhi, Feb 9: Highlighting farmers' role in the country's development, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday urged youth to take up the profession and assured them of positive economic results if they take advantage of new technologies, cooperatives and government policies.
Gujarat CM inaugurates Millet Mahotsav, highlights PM Modi's push for natural farming
Gandhinagar, February 9: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasised that by promoting the expansion of Shree Anna (millets) and natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the nation and the world toward a healthier lifestyle with the mantra of 'Back to Basics', an official statement from the Chief Minister's office said.
CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to 609 candidates in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, February 8: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday provided appointment letters to a total of 609 candidates selected in the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Social Welfare Department at the Himalayan Cultural Auditorium, Garhi Cantt. This includes 333 Assistant Agriculture Officers, 37 of Class 2 and 227 of Class 3 in the Horticulture and Food Processing Department and 12 Assistant Social Welfare Officers, according to the Chief Minister Office (CMO) statement.
Egg shortage cracks wallets, scrambles food businesses across California
Sacramento, Feb 8: A severe egg shortage is gripping California and the western United States as a deadly avian flu outbreak continues to decimate poultry flocks, driving egg prices to record highs and forcing food businesses to adapt their operations.
Balochistan's new agricultural income tax bill sparks opposition from farmers
Balochistan, February 7: The Balochistan Assembly has recently passed the "Balochistan Tax on Land and Agricultural Income Bill," which imposes an income tax of up to 45 per cent on agricultural earnings.
Centre lists 10 more agricultural goods for e-NAM trade to help farmers get higher prices
New Delhi, Feb 6: The Centre has decided to further expand the scope of trade under e-NAM (National Agricultural Market) with the addition of 10 more agricultural commodities to enable farmers to get higher prices for their produce.
Laos, IFAD to strengthen partnership to enhance rural livelihoods
Vientiane, Feb 6: Laos and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to improving rural livelihoods in alignment with Laos' Ninth National Socio-Economic Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Turkish experts urge developing countries to prioritise agriculture for food security
Istanbul, Feb 6: Agricultural experts in Turkey said that developing countries must prioritise agriculture to ensure national security and food sustainability through robust farmer support.
Gujarat CM to host 'Millet Mahotsav - Prakrutik Farmers Market 2025' on February 8-9
Gandhinagar, February 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated for the nutritional and agricultural benefits of coarse grains, commonly known as millet, emphasising their role in a healthy diet and sustainable farming. His efforts to promote millet cultivation and consumption led to the United Nations declaring 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets', according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement.
India's fruit and vegetable exports surge 47.3 pc in last 5 years
New Delhi, Feb 5: The financial assistance schemes of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) have helped India's fruit and vegetable exports surge by 47.3 per cent in the last five years, according to the government.
Namibia pushes water security amid climate challenges
Windhoek, Feb 5: Namibia is working to strengthen water security as climate change and industrial projects increase pressure on the country's limited resources, Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein said.
Haryana Cabinet approves reimbursement for 'arhityas'
Chandigarh, Feb 4: In a major relief to 'arhityas' (grain commission agents), the Haryana Cabinet on Tuesday approved reimbursement to compensate for the weight loss due to moisture during the Rabi procurement of 2024-25.
Rabi crop sowing in current season crosses 661 lakh hectares
New Delhi, Feb 4: The total farm area sown in the country under various rabi crops in the ongoing season so far has crossed 661.03 lakh hectares up from 651.42 lakh hectares in the same period of the previous year, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare on Tuesday.
Rabi crops sowing area surpasses previous season; up 1.5%
New Delhi, February 4: India's Rabi crop sowing has been robust this season, with farmers planting crops across 661.03 lakh hectares so far compared to 651.42 lakh hectares same period last year, marking a 1.5 per cent year-on-year increase.
Govt considering use of AI in agriculture: Maha Dy CM
Mumbai, Feb 3: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that the government is considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture to increase crop yields and reduce costs.
Now, Himachal to procure, market naturally produced wheat
Shimla, Feb 3: After procuring and marketing naturally grown maize, the Himachal Pradesh government would now procure naturally produced wheat.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar chairs review meeting on use of 'AI' in agriculture sector
Mumbai, February 3: In order to increase the production of farmers and save on their production costs, it is mandatory to use artificial intelligence ('AI') in agriculture in the coming days.
Union Budget shapes India's economic resilience, growth potential: Report
New Delhi, Feb 3: The steps articulated in the Union Budget are crucial in shaping India's economic resilience and growth potential in the medium to long term, according to a report on Monday.
India's sugar production set to dip by 12 pc in 2025 season, forecast below 27 MMT: Report
New Delhi, February 2: Sugar production in India is expected to face a significant decline in the 2025 season, with forecasts predicting a drop to below 27 million metric tons (MMT), down from 31.8 MMT in the previous year, according to a Centrum report.
This Budget is for poor, youth, farmers: Haryana CM Saini hails Union Budget
New Delhi, February 1: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised the Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, describing it as a "budget for the poor, youth, and farmers" and would "empower women."
Rajasthan Dy CM terms Union Budget 2025 as 'game changer'
Jaipur, Feb 1: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister termed the Union Budget 2025 as the ‘game changer’ for inclusive growth on Saturday.
World Bank warns Zimbabwe on climate-induced economic losses
Harare, Feb 1: The World Bank (WB) has warned that climate change could erode up to 12 per cent of Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) annually if the country does not implement robust measures to tackle the phenomenon.
Budget 2025-26 paves way for agriculture, MSMEs to accelerate inclusive growth
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2025-2026, presented on Saturday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under Modi 3.0, reflects a continuation of the government’s efforts to accelerate growth with inclusive development, invigorate private sector investments, and enhance spending power of India’s rising middle class to give a fillip to aggregate demand in the economy.
Budget reaffirms India as innovation, knowledge-centric economy: SBI Chairman
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2025-26 reaffirms India as an innovation and knowledge-centric economy with a slew of reforms across agriculture, MSME, export centricity, education and healthcare, and balancing skills and AI, SBI Chairman C.S. Setty said on Saturday.