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Top 10 Most Expensive Mangoes in India

Bamboo Farming in India: The Path to Green Prosperity

Can Zero Farming Feed the World? Exploring the Promise and Challenges of a Budget-Friendly Technique

Urban Farming: Cultivating a Greener Future in Our Cities

Can India Cultivate the Allure of African Blackwood?

How to Set up a Mango Farm in Maharashtra

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana sees 27% surge in enrollment so far in 2023-24 season

Government increased MSP on Raw Jute by INR 285 in 2024-25 Season

Agriculture ministry unveils initiatives to empower farmers and improve soil health

Digital tools discussed for climate-smart farming in rainfed areas

Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest

Nearly 5,000 FPOs register on Open Network for Digital Commerce platform

NABARD, National Rural Livelihood Mission MoU to benefit women SHGs

Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities

Solidaridad Asia handholds small tea growers of India to get an even playing ground in the global market

Arya.ag join hands with Crystal Crop Protection to provide crop monitoring services across India

Millet Matchmaking: CMFRI connects producers & consumers at December Meet (Dec 28-30)

ICFA launches World's first International Agro Arbitration Centre in New Delhi

WRMS's crop advisory service to Mentha Crop farmers in Uttar Pradesh showed significant positive outcomes

International Agro Arbitration Centre: Revolutionizing Agro Dispute Resolution

Drought-resistant wheat: A new hope for Maharashtra's farmers

India announces establishment of National Turmeric Board

Global farmers express concern over climate change impact on agriculture, finds survey

UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture

Ninjacart's agri next initiative transforms Pune's APMC Mandi with free WiFi connectivity

BiofuelCircle signs MoU with Pune Knowledge Cluster for agri residue based bioenergy

Dvara E-Registry impact report empowers India's smallholder farmers through technology, financial accessibility

Bayer and Crystal join forces to boost Indian paddy growers with Curbix Pro & Kollar

Tomar launches PM Kisan mobile app with face authentication feature

Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning

Centre urges state governments to monitor Tur, Urad prices and crack down on stock violations

Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Kisan sign MoU to empower farmers

Samunnati and Maha FPO Federation to together host one-of-a-kind farmgate procurement of onion in Maharashtra

Meghalaya extends 100% premium support to farmers under PMFBY

Govt removes procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under PSS for 2023-24

Sustainable Agriculture in India

Farmers question WHO's unsubstantiated recommendation on substituting tobacco with alternative crops

Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey testing labs in Madhya Pradesh

SLCM Group rope in over 19,000 women entrepreneurs in agriculture under Kissandhan

Fasal SBI partnership to financially empower farmers, accelerate the transformation of India's horticulture ecosystem

Indian farmers support government's decision to continue use of 24 essential pesticides

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions, Shreenath Mhaskoba Sugar Mill organize Sugarcane Pronutiva Mela

GITAM's homegrown compost pelletization technique empowers Andhra farmers

Best practices to increase Maize crop yield in adverse weather conditions this summer

PepsiCo India extends stubble burning initiative in Punjab

DeHaat onboards 500 FPO; facilitates full stack agri offerings for thousands of farmers

One Week One Lab: CSIR-NIIST plans series of high-profile seminars on live topics

Millet is the ideal food for keeping diseases at bay, says food processing minister Prahlad Singh Patel

AgriBudget 2023-24 summary announced by Nirmala Sitharam on Feb 1

2023-24 Pre-Budget expectations of the agriculture & allied sector

Top 10 challenges facing Indian agriculture today

Farmley drives 35% rise in farmers income

Parametric Crop Insurance

Absolute along with DigiSafe launches Digifasal, first-of-its-kind insurance for farmers

Agri secretary says ministry open for pro-farmer changes in PMFBY due to climate crisis

PM KISAN, a game changer DBT Scheme

Bayer, Rabo Partnerships and Mastercard join hands to accelerate the financial digitization among smallholder farmers

Bayer commences commercial usage of drone services for farmers as part of its digital transformation initiative

Stubble burning problem can't be addressed unless farmers are taken into confidence, provided support with funds and equipment: FAIFA

Cropin floats revolutionary agritech cloud platform

Samunnati,GROWiT collaborate to promote protective farming

Federal Bank begins testing for RBIH-developed KCC

Union Bank of India digitizes Kisan Credit Card

GoI intends to promote agritech further to help small farmers

Time limit slashed for the testing process of tractors used for farming

ICRISAT inks partnership with ICAR for Water Management

Cabinet approves interest subvention on short term agriculture loan of upto INR 3 lakh

Agri-Fintech startup Hesa to provide financial solutions across 30,000 villages in 2022

India has a huge skilled manpower in the form of farmers, says Agriculture minister

India-Israel relations will set new dimensions in the agriculture sector, says Tomar

CCEA approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates world's first nano urea plant by IFFCO

Tomar inaugurates administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra

FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers

Government to provide 50% subsidy to SC-ST, women and small and medium farmers to buy drones

Govt spends INR 49.80 crore on natural farming

Goverment doubling farmer’s income

Himachal Pradesh process 1.3 cr appliction under PMFBY during 2020-21

The government has made provision for opening of krishi vigyan kendra in the rural districts

Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration

Tomar inaugurates comprehensive training program for natural farming

ICAR-IARI organize agriculture fair with an annual upgrade for technology innovations

GoI to provide financial assistance under MIDH for setting up cold storages facility

Geo Fertilizer launch offers farmers hope of boosting crop yields

Agricultural Bank of Egypt announces increase in agricultural credit categories for small farmers

Cabinet approves minimum support price of raw jute for 2022 -23 season

Agriculture ministry release SOPs for use of drones

Govt giving incentives to farmers for green farming

Arya launches first instant loan service for farmers

Innovative farmers awarded during Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022

Using agri waste to drive additional income benefits for farmers

NIFA invests over USD 15m in agricultural economics, rural communities

Govt focus on new 10,000 FPOs will benefit small farmers, says Agri minister

NABARD permits MSC Bank to refinance PACCs

MP government takes crop insurance policies to farmers doorsteps

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefited 11.78 crore farmers

NABARD expects to lend INR 6.13 lakh crore to priority sectors in Maharashtra during 2022-23

Indian government signs USD 115m loan agreement with World Bank for implementation of watershed projects

Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation

Govt estimates 316 million tonnes of foodgrains production during 2021-22

Govt converting rural haats into mini APMCs

Research and development in agricultural sector

Madhya Pradesh disburse INR 7600 cr under crop insurance to 49 lakh farmers

Formation of committee on MSP

Implementation of Pradhan mantri kisan maan dhan yojna

Govt building farmers database, says Narendra Singh Tomar

Integration of E-MANDIS into E-NAM Platform

AIWPA welcomes Maharashtra decision to permit wine to be sold in supermarkets

Provisions in the budget for the holistic development of the agriculture sector, says Tomar

National Level conference on beekeeping held

India paid INR 2.37 lakh crore MSP to over 1.63 crore farmers during 2021-22

India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector

FAIFA appeals to policy makers to sustain market price of finished goods to protect livelihoods of FCV farmers

A Letter to readers, supporters

ReshaMandi boosts silk farmers income by approx 50%, benefits 1500 plus families

Cabinet approves MSP for 2022 Copra season

Modi announces repealing of three farm laws

India produced 1.25 lakh tonnes of honey, exported 60,000 tonnes in 2020-21

North Eastern states will become oil palm hub of the country, says Tomar

Govt to give 8.20 lakh hybrid seed mini kits free to farmers in 343 districts of 15 states

Samunnati unveils insurance scheme for small farmers

Shakti Pumps leads in Kusum yojana scheme installing 20000 solar pumps

Shakti Pumps clinches INR 250M solar pump contract from Uganda

Agri Minister presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in G-20 meeting

NeML to partner with agriculture ministry for farmers welfare, digitisation efforts

Tata-Cornell Institute launches hub for FPOs to empower small farmers in India

Three farm bills and its implications explained

Agri Minister inaugurated refurbished gene bank at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Oil Palm

PM releases PM-KISAN 9th installment, INR 19,500 crores transferred into 9.75 crores farmer accounts

Oil Palm Developers & Processors Association hails Atmanirbhar move in edible oils

Leads Connect bags World Bank funded Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation Project

Hindustan Zinc partners with MPUAT to bring scientific practices that maximize livelihood opportunities for farmers

Maha's Palghar university DBSKKV signs MoU with ISKCON to revolutionize farming

APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmers’ income via unique agricultural produce

Agri Minister lays foundation stone of plant authority building

ICAR focus on elevation of Agriculture Technology; benefiting farmers

Samunnati inks partnership with Kheyti

APEDA signs MoU with NAFED to strengthen export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives, FPOs

GreenSat Innovation Labs inks MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust, IndiaHub e-Governance to launch a smart FPO initiative

Modi government creates a new ministry of co-operation

Bamboo tribal farmers income to increase via KVIC's unique BOLD project

Mahratta Chamber, NABARD launches India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre

Odisha government earmark 12.5L hectare farmland, 8 Kharif crops under PM Fasal Bima Yojana

Agri minister urges Fasal Bima Yojana expansion on crop insurance week

Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities

Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute organizes national consultation meet on linking farmers with market

Samunnati launches open agri network for FPOs

India sign MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors

BSE E Agricultural signs MoU to enrich Maharashtra's smallholder farmers' income

Kerala farmers can access 6.4% agri specific short term loan

Biotech KISAN Programme gets special call from DBT to improve agriculture productivity in NE Region

Maharashtra's agri dept. signs MoU with USDA to enhance agro-industry sector

Over 42.5 MT wheat procured from 4.75 million farmers during current Rabi Marketing Season

Investment support of INR 7,509 crore under Rythu Bandhu scheme for Telangana farmers

Hi-Tech soil-based vertical farming revolutionized by A S Agri and Aqua LLP

Cabinet approves minimum support prices for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22

CSC SPV launches agri services e-marketplace portal

Govt prepares roadmap for self sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds

Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22

Small farmers get free rental tractor from TAFE as COVID relief

Agribazaar brings agri-mandi to the farmer's doorstep

ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations

Govt focused on providing quality seeds to farmers, states get funding for setting up seed processing-cum-storage godown units

Bamboo markets has been set up for farmers, says agriculture minister

FPOs will make farming more viable, says Parshottam Rupala

Indian agriculture shows positive recovery post pandemic, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj

Agri minister distributes awards to top-performing states, districts under the PM-KISAN scheme

NCDEX to launch Hi-Pro soybean meal futures contract from February 17

Gramcover launches parametric insurance to protect farmers against weather vagaries

Budget 2021-22: Finance minister proposes 9 measures for agriculture, allied sectors; agri credit target enhanced to INR 165,000 crore

NABARD chairman launches e-commerce platform for farmers produce

NCDEX gets 41 FPOs registration as clients, trade over 3000 metric tonnes of agri commodities

Agriculture ministry release year end review report for 2020

Government increased MSP in range of 40%-70% for all crops, says Hardeep S Puri

Tomar inagurates virtual Agri-hackathon Atmanirbhar Krishi

Next round of govt, farmers dialogue to be held on 4 January 2021

Agriculture & farmers welfare budget up more than six times in the past six years, says Hardeep S Puri

Over 9 crore farmer get INR 18000 Cr deposited via direct benefit transfer

Confederation of NGOs of Rural India supports of the new agricultural laws

BSE launches e-agricultural spot market platform

NAFED to set up 50 e-Kisan Mandi for farmer producer organisations

UP's farmers union supports Farm Acts, bills welcomed across the country, says Narendra Singh Tomar

Cabinet approves INR 3500 Cr assistance for sugarcane farmers

Farmers protests are state centric, says agri minister addressing ASSOCHAM meeting

Farmers' protests result in a daily loss of INR 3500 cr loss, ASSOCHAM calls for early resolution

All India Kisan Coordination Committee release statement supporting farm bills after meeting agri minister

Bhartiya Kisan Union welcomes govt openness over three farm bills

Talks between farmers unions, government to continue on December 9

Government committed to the welfare of farmers, always ready for dialogue, says Agri minister

Acceptance of 3 point demands by farmers will bring Agriculture 2.0, points farmers' union leader

FAIFA pleads to PM for immediate economic relief package for farmers hit by cyclone Nivar

Bayer partners with BigHaat for last mile delivery of agri-inputs

Farm liberalisation to bring prosperity to entire food supply chain, says Federation of Seed Industry of India

Agriculture ministry organizes virtual meet on value chain creation for Kiwi fruit

SBI integrates YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar

Bayer expands Better Life Farming initiative in India

Govt releases all-India consumer price index numbers for agricultural, rural labourers for September 2020

Agriculture secretary holds meeting with 29 Farmer Unions from Punjab

Govt celebrates Mahila Kisan Diwas with inspiring stories of progressive women farmers

Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers

Piyush Goyal describes agriculture reforms as a watershed movement for our farmers

Govt approves procurement of 13.77 LMT of pulses, oilseeds for five states, including Maharashtra

Farmers organization supports new farm bills, help liberation from trading cartels

Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes

NCDC sanctions INR 19444 Cr for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21

India has 8186 cold storages facilities with a capacity of 37.42 million tonnes

Govt fixes minimum support price of 22 agricultural crops

India release cardamom cultivation figures

Parliament passes farm bills, full protection to farmers, procurement at MSP will continue, says Narendra Singh Tomar

Country is moving towards achieving the goal of Poshan Suraksha, says agri minister

Over 1.67 crore farmers registered on e-NAM platform

Government introduced three bills for transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income

Unlocking, reforms spur recovery in agri-trade as food inflation nears double-digit

Agri minister flags off South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi

Vocal for Local: NotOnMart enables blockchain to connect farmers, craftsmen to consumers

NCDEX to re-launch natural whitish sesame seeds futures contract

Kisan Call Centre now empowering farmers with consultancy services

India’s exports of agricultural commodities grow up by 23.24% during March-June

Safety and regulation of GM crops in India by Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII

State Bank of India launches new feature on YONO Krishi Platform for farmers

PM launches financing facility of INR 100,000 crore under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

India’s first Kisan Rail between Devlali-Danapur flagged off

ICAR, KVKs should develop area-wise models, guide farmers on best and diverse agricultural practices, says agri minister

Tomar launches the Sahakar Coop tube NCDC Channel

Bharti AXA launches crop insurance campaign Maharashtra, Karnataka

Launch of options in goods a timely step, says NCDEX CEO

FAIFA hails govt’s agri-reforms; appeals for smooth implementation, periodic review

NCDEX to launch three feed, Industrial grade commodities option from July 27

Agri minister appeals farmers to insure crops by July 31, PMFBY for Kharif-2020 on full swing

Agri minister releases operational guidelines for formation, promotion of 10,000 FPOs

One Nation - One Scheme to benefit farmers, urged to enroll for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PHDCCI webinar

No scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season, says fertilizer minister

After recent farm act amendments, farmers can be assured of barrier-free trading, remunerative prices, says Tomar

‘FPOs will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues of development’, says Narendra Singh Tomar

PM Narendra Modi reviews progress of Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Narendra Singh Tomar appeals farmers to adopt best agricultural practices during Kharif season

Locust swarm from Rajasthan has moved towards Haryana, Uttar Pradesh

Government increases MSP of dehusked coconut by INR 129 per quintal for 2020 season

Agri minister asserts Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium role in formation of 10000 FPOs

Tomar launches internship programme of National Cooperative Development Corporation

KVIC welcomes increase in import duty on bamboo sticks

Centre allots INR 4000 crore to state govts under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ scheme

NCDEX launches India’s first agri futures index

Cabinet approves historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act; Farmers are free to sell their produce

Cabinet approves short term loans repayment for agriculture, allied activities till August 31

Covid-19 spread impacting basmati rice export destinations: APEDA

Agri minister hold reviews meeting on locust control operations

Govt steps up locust control operations across northern India

Govt promoting beekeeping with an aim to double farmers’ income, says Tomar

Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 5, IMD report

Finance Minister announces INR 2 lakh crore credit to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme

Grow what markets wants, Telangana CM directs farmers

FICCI's report on women participation in Indian agriculture released by Parshottam Rupala

Entrepreneurship in agriculture can do wonders for rural economy, says Federation of Seed Industry of India Executive Director

India release weather forecast for next five days

Food Corporation of India purchase 233.51 lakh MT of wheat during Rabi season 2020-21

Haryana state giving solar pump subsidy to farmers under Manohar Jyoti Yojana

Indian agri minister calls to make soil nutrient a farmers’ movement

CSIR unveils Kisan Sabha App, connecting farmers with supply chain, freight transportation management system

Agri ministry adds 200 new mandis to e-NAM platform, aiming One Nation One Market

Direct marketing to de-congest farm produce from mandis during lockdown

New technologies much reach farmers through ICAR-KVK network, says Tomar

Govt starts Rabi season procurement of pulses, oilseeds in 20 states

Modi lauds working of Farmer Producers Organization scheme in Maharashtra

Agri ministry releases INR 17,793 cr under PM-KISAN scheme during the lockdown

Agri minister unveils mobile app for transportation of foodgrains, perishables during lockdown

Govt sanctions INR 17,800 Cr loans, clears INR 2424 Cr under PMFBY insurance claim

Give top priority to farmers and agriculture during lockdown, says Vice President

Tomar launches all India agri transport call centre numbers to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables during lockdown

Indian government releases the revised guidelines for agriculture, allied sectors that come into effect from April 20

Agri minister reviews ICAR activities during lockdown, over 5.48 CR farmers engaged via Krishi Vigyan Kendras

National Fertilizers assures adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer during CONVID-19 lockdown

Indian ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare rolls out initiatives during lockdown

Sowing of the summer crops satisfactory despite coronavirus outbreak, says agri ministry

Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19

Narendra Singh Tomar chairs meeting with state agriculture ministers to review relief steps for farmers

Gujarat farmer develops biofortified carrot variety helping farmers

IIT Mandi sings tripartite deal for setting up three FPOs in Himachal Pradesh

Bank of Baroda extends financial support to farmers due to CONVID-19

India announces more relaxations for agriculture-farming sector from lockdown

Chaudhary Charan Agriculture University to establish Custom Hiring Centre to help farmers

Home ministry writes to states on smooth harvesting, sowing operations; while maintaining social distancing

Government adds warehouse, FPO trading features to eNAM platform

India issues advisory for farmers on Rabi crops in wake of COVID-19 spread

India gives benefits to farmers on crop loan repayments due to Covid-19 lockdown

Subsidies provided in Agricultural Sector

Agriculture and allied activities exempted from lockdown, says Indian agri minister

India to convert 22,000 rural haats to Gramin Agricultural Markets

NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk, milk products

Agriculture ministry announces action taken during lockdown

Soil Health Card Scheme helped to achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production

India supports 3.60 million female farmers with INR 847 Crore

Indian agri minister launches two agriculture related mobile Apps

Fortum India inks MoU with Haryana Agri University to make fiber from paddy straw

ZBNF: All you need to know about FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s pet project

Ernakulam KVK launches farm service centre to support farmers

Farmers should get value for their product, says Indian agri minister

Sowing of Kharif crops should be delayed in South and Central India, Skymet Weather

Better Food with Better Management – Cold Chain and its Benefits for Farmers

Budget 2019-20: Allocation for agriculture ministry raised by around 2.5 times

India provides cash benifits to 120 MN small, marginal farmer families

1000 mandis will be linked with e-NAM by 2020, says Indian agri minister

First interstate trade registered between two e-NAM

India announces interest subvention scheme for farmers

No shortage of urea or any other Fertilizer in the country, says minister

SLCM Group bags Best Innovative Technology Initiative award for AGRI REACH

SLCM agri financing arm raises INR 29 Crores through Symbiotics Group

Supporting livelihoods and nutrition of smallholder farmers in India

Gram Sabhas to inform farmers about the enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna

India to create modern infrastructure for enhancing farm gate to retail outlet concept

SLCM files Patent for Real-time Monitoring of Quality Control Data in a Warehouse Management System

Farmers Welfare plan being implemented in 25 villages between June to July

India to spend USD 5 BN in agriculture sector till 2020

Over INR 45,000 Cr to be invested in storage, warehouses by 2020: JLL India Report

Emerging clean-labeling trend boosts agriculture jobs, says Indeed.com data

CLFMA lauds agri infra focused 2018-19 budget announcement

Important points of Indian agriculture Budget 2018-19

Farmer Producer Companies exempted from tax: Budget 2018-19

India distributed 100 million soil health card to farmers during 2015-17

Alltech launches startup accelerator for second year

Negligence in Pesticide management increasing farmers deaths in Maharashtra, says CSE

Sohan Lal Commodity completes eight years in operations

Indian Budget 2017: Farm credit fixed at $147 BN during 2017-18

India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan

Cabinet approves interest waiver of two months for farmers on crop loans from Cooperative Banks

Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh

Government to support price of farmers’ products, if market price of pulses drops below support price

India extend crop loan grace period by 60 days more

No separate policy for agricultural labourers

Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs

Over 36 MN farmers covered under PM crop insurance scheme

Ruchi Soya Launches Kisan Kalyan Ayojan with SBI

Indian agri ministry increase MSP of pulses by $5 to $8 for 2016-17

Over 34 MN soil health cards disbursed, says agri ministry

Crop specific infrastructure creation scheme soon, says Harsimrat Kaur

India to initiate integrated farming on 100 KVKs

ICAR to train 2.4 MN farmers by 2022

India to open agri science centre in all districts

By next year about 140 million farmers will have Soil Health Card

Packaged food market valued at $51 mn in 2015, says study

India connects 250 agri markets to online platform

Central Railside firm to set up 10 warehouses

Tamil Nadu announces e-procurement of paddy

AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN

Indian Agri ministry extend cut-off date for submission of insurance proposals till August 10

Farmer friends number crosses 112,487 in 29 states