Bihar Agriculture News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Aatmanirbhar Bharat boost: Modi govt promotes natural farming in Bihar's Bhagalpur by giving financial aid & training to farmers
Bhagalpur, Dec 20: As the Narendra Modi-led Union government has launched several welfare schemes keeping the interests of middle and lower class farmers critical to the economy of the country, it is laying special attention to promote organic and natural farming in villages to boost farmers' income and help them become 'Aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant).
Agriculture backbone of India's economy, and farmers are its soul: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, Oct 4: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday, participated in the Rabi Workshop and Agricultural Advisory Dialogue held in Patna during his visit to Bihar.
Bihar emerges as world's leading centre for makhana production: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Patna, Oct 4: Makhana is an “extraordinary blessing†for the poor in Bihar, and the state has emerged as the world’s leading centre for makhana production, covering 35,000–40,000 hectares of cultivation area, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday.
Makhana Board will leave no stone unturned to increase production: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bihar
Patna, October 4: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday assured that the Makhana Board will leave "no stone unturned" to enhance makhana production, reduce its cost, and develop high-yield seed varieties during the "Makhana Mahotsav 2025" in Bihar.
Need to increase production of Makhana and reduce its production cost: Union Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan
Patna, October 4: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday arrived in bihar to participate in Makhana Festival and emphasised the need to increase the production of Makhana and at the same time reduce its production cost.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates APEDA regional office in Patna
Patna, September 12: In a significant step towards transforming Bihar into a powerhouse of agricultural and processed food exports, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Patna at the Bihar Idea Festival held on 11th September, 2025 in Patna, Bihar, a release from Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.
APEDA office in Patna to boost Bihar's agri exports: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Sep 12: The establishment of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) office in Patna will open new doors for Bihar’s farmers, producers and exporters, according to official statement on Friday.
Bihar: Team of over 700 scientists to reach out to farmers under 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'
Patna, June 20: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ (Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign), scientists and experts have embarked on a mission to impress upon the villagers about changing patterns in agriculture and also about the need to bring reforms in the sector.
Viksit Bharat requires thriving agriculture, prosperous farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bihar
New Delhi, June 2: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday emphasised the government’s firm commitment towards building a 'Viksit Bharat', stating that the path to national development passes through agricultural prosperity and farmers' welfare.
Patriotism in every bite: 'Sindoor' mango launched to salute soldiers and PM Modi
Bhagalpur, May 24 : As the nation celebrates the success of Operation Sindoor, a farmer in Bihar has found a sweet and symbolic way to honour the moment — by naming a mango after the operation. Meet Ashok Chaudhary, popularly known as “Mango Man†of Maheshi Tilakpur, Sultanpur, Bhagalpur, whose orchard is now home to a new mango variety called ‘Sindoor’.
Bihar: Jamui farmers express satisfaction with PM-KISAN scheme
Jamui, May 24 : Farmers in Jamui district of Bihar have expressed happiness and gratitude towards the Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, citing significant benefits in managing farming expenses without needing external loans.
National symposium charts roadmap for Makhana as Bihar's rural growth engine
Patna, May 20: In a major push to transform Makhana into a globally recognised superfood and a pillar of rural prosperity, the Bihar Agricultural Science Academy (BASA), in collaboration with Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), hosted a National Symposium on “Makhana: Unlocking India’s aquatic superfood for rural prosperity†in Patna on Tuesday.
Bihar: International Buyer-Seller Meet emerge as turning point for local producers in Patna
Patna, May 20: A two-day International Buyer-Seller Meet held at Gyan Bhavan in Patna has emerged as a turning point for local producers with more than 70 entrepreneurs (buyers) from 22 countries like Germany, Japan, and Australia, participating in the event.
CM Nitish Kumar launches major agricultural initiatives in Bihar, unveils Krishi mobile app
Patna, May 19: In a landmark move to boost agriculture and empower farmers in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday launched a series of major initiatives at Krishi Bhavan in Mithapur, Patna.
Retired Armyman inspires youth, earns good money through fish farming in Saharsa
Saharsa, April 22 : Life after the Army took a transformative turn for Vikas Kumar Mishra, a retired soldier from Saharsa, who is now scripting a remarkable success story in fish farming. With an annual income exceeding Rs 5 lakh, Mishra has become an inspiration for countless youths in Bihar seeking self-reliance through agriculture.
Bihar Agricultural varsity VC shares how Bihar can achieve $1 trillion economy by 2047
Bhagalpur: , April 15 (IANS) As India marches towards the vision of 'Viksit Bharat@2047,' a silent but powerful agricultural transformation is taking root in Bihar under the banner of 'Mission Purvodaya.' From the fertile plains of the Ganga to the organic farmlands of its 16 districts, Bihar is fast becoming the epicentre of the Second Green Revolution — one driven by smart farming, innovation, and empowerment.
Bihar: Inspired by PM Modi, farmers in Motihari turn to millets, earning more profit than before
Motihari, April 9: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets, there has been a growing interest in millets across the country, and farmers in Bihar's Motihari district are no exception. Apart from being more nutritious, millet farming has also led to an increase in farmers' income compared to previous years.
Bihar's Anita Devi shares her inspiring journey on PM Modi's social media
New Delhi, March 8: As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unique initiative to empower women achievers, Anita Devi, a resident of Anantapur village in Bihar's Nalanda district, took over his social media account to share her inspiring journey towards self-reliance through mushroom farming.
PM Modi praises Lalan Singh for his efforts in Animal Husbandry and fisheries sector
Patna, Feb 24: During his Bhagalpur visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts of Union Animal Husbandry Minister and Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh for his role in boosting the dairy sector and implementing key projects in Bihar.
In Bihar, PM Modi promotes 'Makhana' as global superfood, gets felicitated with foxnut garland
Bhagalpur, February 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that he eats the "superfood" Makhana (foxnut) "at least 300 out of 365 days" and called for the production on a global scale of the traditional crop of Bihar that has emerged as a staple part of breakfast in cities across the country.
Bihar: Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan meets Makhana farmers, steps into 'muddy' pond to understand its cultivation
Patna, February 23: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday met Makhana (fox nut) farmers in Bihar's Darbhanga while stepping into the 'muddy' pond and held a discussion with them to understand the process of its cultivation.
Bihar's Bhagalpur gears up to welcome PM Modi with 'Banana and Makhana gates'
Patna, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to release the 19th instalment of PM KISAN from Bihar's Bhagalpur, benefiting over 9.7 crore farmers with direct monetary transfer of Rs 22,000 crore.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Makhana farmers in Darbhanga ahead of PM Modi's Bhagalpur rally
Patna, Feb 23: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bihar's Darbhanga district on Sunday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Bhagalpur.
Union Budget 2025: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey thanks Centre for Makhana Board
Patna, February 1: Bihar minister Mangal Pandey on Saturday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the Centre's proposal for setting up a Makhana Board in the state.