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Innovation takes root in Nuh as 20-variety Mushroom Plant transforms farming

Nuh, Dec 27: Nuh district, often regarded as one of Haryana's backward regions, is now establishing a new identity through hidden talent and agricultural innovation.

Nagaland University researchers turn pineapple waste into valuable products

Kohima, Dec 8: A research team from Nagaland University, the state’s only Central university, has demonstrated how pineapple processing waste can be transformed into value-added products.

From Lab to Market: Assam Agricultural University's Kaji Nemu Juice ready for commercial launch

Jorhat, December 7: Assam Agricultural University (AAU) has achieved a breakthrough with the development of a new technology for preserving juice extracted from Kaji Nemu, the citrus fruit recognised as the "State Fruit of Assam."

Every rupee of crop insurance will be paid to farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Mumbai, Nov 7: Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, every rupee of compensation owed to farmers would be delivered, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted on Friday.

Synergy between education, innovation, skilling key to agricultural progress: Govt

New Delhi, Nov 4: Strengthening the synergy between education, innovation, and skilling is crucial to India's agricultural progress, said the government on Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh farmer honoured with Khubchand Baghel Krishak Ratna award for organic innovation

Baloda Bazar, Nov 2: In a heartening testament to rural resilience, Vaman Tikriha, a dedicated farmer from the modest village of Muswadih in Chhattisgarh's Baloda Bazar district, has been honoured with the prestigious “Dr Khubchand Baghel Krishak Ratna Award” for 2025-26.

Global dishes, prepared with Indian rice, take centre stage at Bharat International Rice Conference

New Delhi, October 31: Preparing and showcasing rice-based foreign dishes out of indigenous Indian rice varieties have attracted lots of traction at the ongoing two-day mega Bharat International Rice Conference 2025, being held at the Bharat Mandapam.

Global Food Week concludes with AED 6.6 billion in deals in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, October 25: The largest edition of Global Food Week has concluded in Abu Dhabi. The Week saw historic deals reached over three days, with 58 agreements at the value of AED 6.6 billion, reflecting a 6.5 per cent increase to the previous edition.

Rajasthan CM advocates sustainable farming during visit to ancestral village Attari

Jaipur, Oct 18: During his visit to his ancestral village Attari in Bharatpur, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasised the importance of adopting modern and sustainable agricultural practices.

Samba farmer earns lakhs from floriculture, becomes symbol of modern farming

Samba, Oct 18: Samba district is fast emerging as a symbol of agricultural innovation in Jammu and Kashmir. Several farmers are moving beyond traditional practices to embrace modern farming techniques.

Karnal: Farmers adopt new techniques with special focus on stubble management

Karnal, Oct 16: Farmers in Karnal, Haryana, are gradually embracing innovative stubble management techniques. This marks a significant shift from the harmful practice of burning crop residue after harvest.

Gujarat: Rabi Krushi Mahotsav 2025 to be held on Oct 14; CM Patel to inaugurate event

Gandhinagar, Oct 13: A week-long 'Vikas Saptah' is currently being observed in Gujarat, under which various theme-based events are being organised, mapping 24 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inspirational journey in public service.

Namibia urges youth to embrace tech-driven farming for food security

Windhoek, Oct 8: Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday urged the country's young people to embrace modern, technology-driven agriculture, warning that the sector faces an aging workforce and growing climate challenges that threaten long-term food security.

AI reimagination of 'Mahabharat' to premiere on WAVES OTT on October 25

Mumbai, Oct 8: The Indian epic of 'Mahabharat' is being reimagined in an AI-generated, and is set to take over the screens this month. Leveraging advanced AI tools, the series rebuilds the vast Mahabharat universe, its characters, battlefields, emotions, and moral dilemmas with cinematic scale and striking realism.

World Food India concludes with technology transfers, international agreements

New Delhi, Sep 27: World Food India 2025 concluded on Sunday after three days of business meetings, technology transfers, and international collaborations, reinforcing India's status as a global hub for food processing and innovation.

From rags to riches: Two PMMSY beneficiaries scripting remarkable success stories in Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur, Sep 19: In Bihar's Bhagalpur, two beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) are scripting remarkable success stories, rising from humble beginnings to becoming local entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector. By setting up mini fish feed mills, they are not only becoming self-reliant but also fueling regional economic growth.

Maha govt to implement bamboo industry policy, focus on creating sustainable market

Mumbai, Sep 19: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that the Maharashtra government will soon implement the bamboo industry policy by laying focus on creating sustainable market to promote bamboo cultivation.

Maveli goes AI: meet Kerala's digital king this Onam

Thiruvananthapuram, September 5: Kerala is in the midst of Onam festivities, vibrant pookkalams, shimmering lights, lavish feasts, and joyful gatherings. Yet, amid these evolving trends, one thing has always remained unchanged: the beloved sight of pot-bellied Maveli, adorned in royal attire and heavy jewellery, visiting homes with a hearty laugh. For decades, playing the noble king was a privilege eagerly awaited by many.

ICAR-NRCB makes breakthrough in banana tissue culture, new bioreactor technology boosts planting material production

Tiruchirappalli, August 30: ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana have developed an innovative bioreactor-based technology that could transform the way banana planting materials are produced.

India, Africa building a future of trust, technology and prosperity: Haryana CM

New Delhi, Aug 29: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Friday said that India and Africa are building a future based on mutual trust, technology, inclusivity and prosperity.

Tripura CM urges revival of traditional art forms through innovation

Agartala, August 5: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that culture plays the most important role in achieving mental and spiritual peace, and efforts should be made to showcase the traditional mixed culture of the state to the world. For this, the development of culture should be turned into a mass movement.

Jharkhand: Garwha farmer grabs attention over graft farming

Ranchi, Aug 1: Situated near the Jharkhand-Uttar Pradesh border, Garhwa village is in the spotlight over astounding success in graft farming of crops like tomatoes and brinjals. The force behind this catalytic change is a school headmaster turned farmer, Hridaynath Chaubey.

Gujarat emerges as leader in production of processed potatoes

Ahmedabad, July 14: In yet another remarkable achievement, Gujarat has emerged as the leader in the processed potatoes industry as it has left behind other states in its production and also set a benchmark by scaling up its share in the country's export of processed potatoes.

PM Modi discusses defence, agriculture, and trade with Argentina President

Buenos Aires, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei discussed enhancing collaboration in several key areas, including defence, agriculture, and trade.

International Potato Centre's South Asia Regional Centre to be set up at Agra: Cabinet

New Delhi, June 25: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to establish the International Potato Centre (CIP)'s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

Manipur Guv assesses progress of Integrated Teacher Education Programme

Imphal, June 7: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday assessed the progress of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), a flagship initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, officials said.

Chhattisgarh: IGKV hosts Mango Festival with over 1,000 varieties on display; CM Sai hails innovation

Raipur, June 7: Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Chhattisgarh's Raipur is hosting the second edition of its Mango Festival, drawing participation from farmers across several states and showcasing over 1,000 varieties of mangoes.

Himachal: VP Dhankhar urges rural youth to become agripreneurs, calls for direct support to farmers

Shimla, June 7: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday visited an exhibition by farmer producer organisations and start-ups at the Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry in Himachal Pradesh's Solan. Emphasising the need to empower the farming community, Dhankar called on rural youth to become agripreneurs and help integrate farmers more actively into the mainstream economy.

Piyush Goyal in Italy, meets biz leaders to strengthen strategic collaborations

Rome, June 6: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during his official visit to Italy, interacted with Mirco Maschio, Chairman of the Board at Maschio Gaspardo, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, focusing on the prospects for collaboration as India advances in its effort to modernise the sector.

Mann Ki Baat: India among world's leading honey-producing countries, says PM Modi

New Delhi, May 25: Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of bees, beekeeping, and honey production in the context of World Bee Day, celebrated annually on May 20, and remarked that India is now among the world's leading honey-producing countries.

Global Centre of Excellence on Millets to come up in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 23: A Global Centre of Excellence on Millets will come up at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) in Hyderabad, it was announced on Friday.

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.

Science-based agricultural transformation must towards achieving Viksit Bharat: Minister

New Delhi, May 20: in order to attain the vision of a “Viksit Bharat”, agriculture must be advanced and farmers must be empowered, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday.

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.

Centre opens Soil Library to boost Maharashtra farm sector; Clean Plant Lab to be set up in Pune soon

Nagpur, May 18: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday inaugurated the National Soil Spectral Library here, making Maharashtra the first state to have a soil map. The library includes data on soil pH Value, density and elemental composition collected using hyperspectral sensor technology by the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning here.

Prepare training courses considering need for skilled manpower with AI in various sectors: Ajit Pawar

Mumbai, May 5: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that Microsoft and government departments should discuss and prepare skill development training courses keeping in mind the need for skilled manpower with knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many sectors like agriculture, industry, trade, cooperation, education, health and urban development.

India first country to develop genome-edited rice varieties: Minister

New Delhi, May 4: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties in India, thus becoming the first country in the world to achieve this feat.

Chhattisgarh officials visit Gujarat to study tech-driven rural development

Gandhinagar, May 4: A 26-member delegation comprising officials, elected representatives, and farmers from Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar during their week-long visit to Gujarat.

Odisha govt, Gates foundation sign MoU to promote science-smart agriculture

Bhubaneswar, April 29: Odisha government and the Gates Foundation on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on areas that will drive growth, such as AI-enabled use cases, precision agriculture, climate-smart innovations, and enhancing the productivity of dairy and fisheries.

Agricultural Universities must script new chapter for farmers' prosperity: Vice Prez Dhankhar

Coimbatore, April 27: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said India’s agricultural universities have a crucial role to play in transforming India’s farmers from mere producers to prosperous entrepreneurs.