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Fraunhofer, Airbus develop space-based spectrometer for smart farming
Amid US tariff concerns, seafood stakeholders call for market diversification
PM Modi launches Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana, Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission
New antimicrobial tech promises safer mastitis prevention in dairy cows
Study finds gene responsible for wheat variety with three ovaries
Centre pushes schemes to boost farm productivity, efficiency, and incomes
Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses cost reduction, productivity in wheat, barley
India, South Africa hold 5th Joint Working Group meet on agriculture
PM-KISAN achieves 99.92% success in Aadhaar-based benefit transfers
Farmer welfare schemes boost MSP earnings, crop insurance, and credit
'No Palm Oil’ claims mislead consumers: OTAI president urges evidence-based debate
Govt schemes, MSP hikes boost small farmers’ monthly income to INR 10,218
INR 3,200 cr crop insurance claims to 30 lakh farmers via DBT today
TERI panel examines ICJ’s landmark climate change obligations opinion
IMMA roundtable urges policy reforms to boost India's non-subsidized fertilizer sector
India, Argentina expand agri ties at 2nd Joint Working Group meet
Govt to train 10 lakh citizens in AI, prioritise rural entrepreneurs
ICAR reports strong gains in livestock output, innovation
Climate change deepens crisis for small and marginal farmers
Tamil Nadu irrigation project gets six-month extension till December
Chouhan distributes job letters at Rozgar Mela in Bhopal
ICAR unveils biocontrol breakthrough for whitefly in oil palm farms
CMFRI hatchery breakthrough boosts Indian green mussel farming
Odisha becomes third state in India to launch state agroforestry policy
ICAR-IARI unveils rapid DNA test for phosphine resistance in beetles
ADT 59 gains popularity as high-yield paddy variety in Cauvery delta
SBI: Pulses, cereals use down 5% as spending shifts
Centre to make J&K agri hub, says Chouhan at SKUAST-K
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews major agri development plans for J&K
India stands firm on US GM crop entry to shield farmers
India stands firm on US Farm Tariff Cuts in trade talks
Lt Governor flags shrinking agri land in Andaman
Public-Private-Farmer pact vital for climate farming
Chauhan urges scientists to drive farm innovation faster
India, FAO launch climate-smart irrigation pilot
Centre eases tree felling rules to boost agroforestry
Indian agri-scientists create stress-responsive gene switch
UAS, IIT Seeds fly to ISS for space farming trials
India’s food grain output rises 44% in 11 years: Chouhan
India sees major shift in agriculture and industry, says Amit Shah
Bihar pushes fish farming with 70% subsidy on ponds
UP boosts cane farming with 243 new sugarcane varieties
Two-thirds of rural Nagaland households farm: NSS Data
Tamil Nadu seeks GI tags for five farm products
IITs build AI tool to detect plant disease in real time
ICRISAT launches ‘Rapid-Ragi’ for faster millet breeding
Maharashtra to draft policy on agri wages, says agri minister
India, Croatia sign MoUs to boost agriculture ties
Monash scientists discover genetic key to climate-resilient ‘designer crops’
Centre to reform seed, pesticide laws, tackle strays
India, Ukraine hold first agri cooperation meeting
India, Italy to strengthen agri, food processing ties
Centre, J&K to plan new agriculture roadmap, says Chouhan
Shivraj Chouhan calls for ‘One Nation, One Agriculture’ vision
J&K's agriculture share in GDP drops to 20%
India’s FY25 trade hits $1.73 tn: Services shine, agriculture stumbles
India-US trade talks enter final stretch as agriculture, dairy remain sticking points
Singapore launches bean-powered dining revolution
World's first auxin sensor transforms plant monitoring
Haryana pushes natural farming on govt agri land
Agriculture, public service vital for Vikshit Bharat: ICAR
Make water-smart farming a priority, says IARI Director at UAS-D convocation
MP minister urges climate action in agriculture at Bhopal Policy Dialogue
Govt plans Seed Act overhaul to boost quality, traceability
Regenerative farming must shift from pilot to policy
CCMB study unveils how shape-shifting proteins aid science
Climate Change, Agriculture, Sustainability, Policy Dialogue
Sustainability often used as a buzzword in agricultural genomics
India first to launch genome-edited rice varieties
Incentives key to push non-chemical farming: Agri secretary
ICAR DG calls for evidence-based policies to boost agriculture
GM crops fuel rise in pesticide use, finds study
New study maps the complex web of insect decline—and it’s not just about farming
Maharashtra recognizes fisheries as agriculture, nearly 5 lakh fisherfolk to benefit
Get free agri-entrepreneurship training and loans Up to INR 1 Cr
Millet cultivation will revitalize Uttarakhand’s hill agriculture, says Ganesh Joshi
India champions small farmers and climate resilience at 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meet
Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads Indian delegation at BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting
​IIT Kharagpur study sounds alarm on Ozone pollution impacting rural India, threatening crop yields
ICAR policy paper calls for shift from traditional staples to diverse, nutrient-rich crops by 2047
Andhra Pradesh unveils strategy to promote 11 key crops as ‘Growth Engines’
AP Cooperative Bank Employees’ body seeks INR 2.5 lakh crore for agriculture, rural infrastructure
India Champions Regional Agri-Cooperation at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu
India, Israel inks landmark agritech alliance for climate-smart farming
Maharashtra farmers need unique ID for scheme benefits from April 15
India Leads Record Rice, Wheat Output in 2024-25 — USDA April Report
Govt pushes technology adoption in agriculture
Centre steps up measures to ensure remunerative prices for perishable farm produce
Haryana targets 3 lakh acres under direct seeding of Rice
Battling rough seas, CMFRI team conducts survey in Antarctica
The Future of Indian Agriculture: Embracing Mechanisation and Smart Farming by 2029
Soluble Fertilizer Association, VIA call for reforms to support MSMEs under Biodiversity Act
Sustainable Castor Association announces significant improvements for farmed castor
Goa government takes strong stand to protect farmland
Budget boosts agri-biotech: Experts call for regulatory reforms and high-yield & resilient crops
Transforming Agricultural Finance: KCC Loan Limit Increased to ₹5 Lakh
Organic Farming on the Rise: Can it Meet the Growing Demand for Sustainable Produce?
Adelaide-made cattle-handling VR teaching tool goes global
Combating Food Waste: How Technology is Reducing Losses in the Indian Food Supply Chain
Climate Change and Agriculture: How Indian Farmers are Adapting to a Changing Environment
The Plight of the Small Farmer: Ensuring Fair Prices and Market Access
Taming the Debt Trap: Solutions for Reducing Farmer Indebtedness
Uttar Pradesh unveils biogas technology program for small and marginal farmers
Pan-India farmers urge PM Modi to clear regulatory hurdles for introduction of GM crops
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi : Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers in India
Empowering Growth: A Look at Indian Government Schemes Supporting Farmers
Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes
GM Mustard verdict by SC: Seed industry pitches for a science-based approach 
ISMA presents roadmap for new sugar mills to Minister Pralhad Joshi
Agriculture & allied sectors get INR 152,000 crore in 2024-25 Budget, says Chouhan
Weathering the Storms: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) – A Shield for Indian Farmers
Rajaram–DCM Shriram Scholarship announced at the DialogueNEXT Conference, Mexico
Corteva Agriscience drives adoption of direct seeded rice, saves up to 30% water
Milma working on strategies to scale up milk production, says KS Mani on World Milk Day
The Repealed Farm Laws: A Chapter Closed, But What's Next for Indian Agriculture?
Contract Farming in India: A Boon or a Bargaining Chip?
Industrial Farming in India: Boom or Bust for the Future?
The Lifeline of Indian Agriculture: A Deep Dive into Mandis
Beyond APMCs: A Look at India's Top Private Mandis and the Evolving Landscape
New Climate Change Impact Prediction Tool Analyzes Food Production and Financial Risks
Vision for edible oil self-reliance takes root in the North-East, says PM Modi
Central Government Policies for Farmers: A Review of Recent Initiatives and Impacts
India's Growing Food Basket: A Key Player in Global Food Security
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana sees 27% surge in enrollment so far in 2023-24 season
Karnataka receives INR 235 Crore as third installment under RKVY Scheme
Agricultural Drone Policy in Maharashtra: Cultivating Innovation in Farming
RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs): Empowering Agri-preneurship in India
Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities
Climate hope grows: NABARD and ADB team up to shield Indian farms, rural communities
International Agro Arbitration Centre: Revolutionizing Agro Dispute Resolution
Bolstering food security: The remarkable tale of climate-resilient wheat in India
Solar Pump Market in India: Bright prospects and government initiatives
Pioneering progress in pearl millet: Corteva Agriscience - ICRISAT - ICAR collaboration redefines global food security
India announces establishment of National Turmeric Board
Professor Ramesh Chand launches unified portal, upag.gov.in for agricultural statistics
Indian Finance & Agriculture ministers unveil initiatives to boost agriculture
Namdhari Seeds unveils cutting-edge greenhouse for plant pathology, elevating Indian agriculture
UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture  
Bayer, GenZero, and Shell join hands to reduce methane emissions in rice cultivation
Why Bihar ought to rescind Bihar Agriculture Produce Market (Repealing) Act, 2006 like Karnataka in response to farmers’ demand
Mitsubishi Corporation's rice-paddy methane reduction project approved under J-Credit scheme
Assam signs MoU with Caspian Impact Investment Adviser to launch an SME Investment Fund for agricultural growth
 DCM Shriram Foundation, The/Nudge Institute announce INR 2.6 Cr prize challenge to tackle agri-water issues
Hyderabad to host G20 agriculture ministerial meeting from June 15 to 17
Meghalaya extends 100% premium support to farmers under PMFBY
Indian Agricultural Research Institute tops NIRF ranking for agriculture sciences
Sustainable Agriculture in India
Farmers question WHO's unsubstantiated recommendation on substituting tobacco with alternative crops
Need for GM Mustard
FICCI and Corteva Agriscience host event on millet roadmap for Rajasthan government
Agriculture minister inaugurates state-of-the-art EEI Golden Jubilee Auditorium
'Shree anna' millets to bring prosperity to farmers and people
Indian farmers would provide food security to the world, says Telangana Agri Minister
Incentivising Agri-Seed Research & Development: Key to Food Security
ICAR, World Bank conference calls for creating a blended learning ecosystem in agriculture
Alltech publishes white paper comparing selenium sources by form, source and function
Cluster development programme can transform horticulture and farmers' lives
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
AIFA appeals to curb cigarette smuggling, as done for gold, mobile
Stable taxes on tobacco products critical for the survival of FCV tobacco growers
Meghalaya government boost to livestock industry will create employment in the state
Farmers must make the best of 'farm to home' concept
International Year of Millets 2023 will be an opportunity to promote millets as the nutritious cereals globally, says Tomar
Walnuts are bridge to better health as we age, study finds
Pesticide's use did not affect basmati rice export, analysis by CCFI reveals
Dawn of GM crops ensuring food security and environmental gains
Agricultural research leaders’ team up to launch open data crop nutrition platform
Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India
ICRISAT inks partnership with ICAR for Water Management
Cabinet approves interest subvention on short term agriculture loan of upto INR 3 lakh
Agriculture Minister visits National Mithun Research Center, farm in Nagaland
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying launches One Health pilot project in Karnataka
India, Nepal agree to finalize new MoU for agricultural cooperation soon
Agriculture ministry signs MoU with UNDP for strategic partnership on Agriculture, Crop Insurance and Credit
Government to provide 50% subsidy to SC-ST, women and small and medium farmers to buy drones
Samunnati crosses cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 crores for its pre-approved loan
Various activities organised across the country on the kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign under azadi ka amrit mahotsav
Agri ministry to organise various awareness activities as part of the ongoing kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign
Agriculture minister virtually addresses farmers from across the country at the fasal bima pathshala
Fasal bima pathshala to be organized across the country under kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign
Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari campaign under azadi ka amrit mahotsav launched by union agriculture minister
‘Kisan bhagidari, prathmikta hamari' to be organized from 25th April to 30th April 2022 as part of azadi ka amrit mahotsav
Govt spends INR 49.80 crore on natural farming
Govt focus on new 10,000 FPOs will benefit small farmers, says Agri minister
PM addresses a webinar on positive impact of union budget 2022 in agriculture sector
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefited 11.78 crore farmers
Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation
India to showcase agriculture, food processing potential at EXPO2020 Dubai
Govt converting rural haats into mini APMCs
Use of electronic media for educating farmers
Implementation of Pradhan mantri kisan maan dhan yojna
Govt building farmers database, says Narendra Singh Tomar
Creation of national agriculture disaster management scheme
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
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
Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket, says Dr Ratna Kumria of Alliance for Agri Innovation
Unethical business practices by e-Commerce platforms, says All India Farmers Alliance
Scientists now have advance tools for plant breeding, says Ratna Kumria, Director- Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation
Cabinet approves MSP for 2022 Copra season
Gene editing will bring the second green revolution
Eminent scientists, agriculturists cask govt to allow BRL1 field trials in Karnataka
Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition, says Tomar
North Eastern states will become oil palm hub of the country, says Tomar
IAAG writes to the Prime Minister for approval of gene-editing guidelines in India
PHDCCI moots plan to combat GHG emissions in the India agriculture sector
Enabling policy environment can realize the full benefits of gene editing for Indian agriculture
WTO agreement on agriculture tilted against developing countries: Piyush Goyal
Three farm bills and its implications explained
New Drone rules ushers a landmark moment benefiting several sectors in India
PM releases PM-KISAN 9th installment, INR 19,500 crores transferred into 9.75 crores farmer accounts
GoI in process of finalising India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture to lay down Agristack framework
Agri Minister lays foundation stone of plant authority building
Agri minister holds virtual meet with EU agriculture representative Janusz Wojciechowski
Normal monsoon this year holds potential for agriculture sector, says FSII chief
Cabinet approves modifications in Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
NSAI, FSII agrees on business framework on development of superior plant varieties by plant breeders
Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner
Modi government creates a new ministry of co-operation
Food waste could change the future of fashion, finds Laudes Foundation study
DRMR signs MoU for licensing of rapeseed mustard hybrid with Advanta, UPL
Disastrous consequences of surge in cultivation of illegal HtBt cotton, FSII & NSAI write to government
Smart measures required for a successful kharif season amidst the pandemic
ICAR's NAHEP invites EOI for Social Safeguard consultancy services
Research Report: Farmers’ Awareness and Attitude towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices
RFCL gets cabinet approval to revive neem coated urea plant
Scope for subscription model in India’s agri sector
Maastricht University research finds that mealworm protein is as beneficial as milk protein
PM releases 8th installment of financial benefit under PM-KISAN
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund applications cross INR 8000 crore mark, set to transform agri-infrastructure
Interface meeting for Kharif 2021 season, nutritional security discussed
India’s agri & allied commodities export up by 18.49 % during April 2020 - Feb 2021
Agri ministry finalizes products for One District One Focus Product
Cabinet approves MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors
Agriculture & farmers welfare budget up more than six times in the past six years, says Hardeep S Puri
Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey farmer producer organizations by NAFED
To make Goa self sufficient in agriculture, state announces Brand Goa venture
Farm liberalisation to bring prosperity to entire food supply chain, says Federation of Seed Industry of India
India, a prominent player in the APAC gene editing market
Parshottam Rupala launches INR 10,000 crore NCDC Ayushman Sahakar Fund
'New farm laws offer more markets, benefits to farmers', says Federation of Seed Industry of India ED
Three farm reform laws are in line with govt's vision of ‘One Nation-One Market’
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Assam campus at Gogamukh inaugurated
Parliament passes farm bills, full protection to farmers, procurement at MSP will continue, says Narendra Singh Tomar
Gene editing as the next-gen plant breeding tool for breeders
Funding in agricultural research was 0.67% of total agricultural gross domestic product
Government introduced three bills for transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income
To Bt or not to Bt – That is not a question anymore! by Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Alliance for Agri Innovation
Safety and regulation of GM crops in India by Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII
Alliance for Agri Innovation urges govt to allow Bt Brinjal trials in India
Tomar holds meeting with World Bank representatives to bring large Bihad area of Gwalior–Chambal region under agriculture
Gene editing technology and regulation, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII
Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister
ICRISAT incubated eight startups taking technology to farmers
National Medicinal Plants Board sign MoU with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
PM Narendra Modi reviews progress of Indian Council of Agricultural Research
RFCL's Ramagundam urea project to be commissioned by October, says fertilizer minister
Cabinet approves setting up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
COVID-19 crisis offers opportunities to upgrade agriculture sector, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj
Sadananda Gowda reviews progress of Talcher Fertilizers project
‘Need to increase private investment in the agriculture sector,’ says Tomar
Agri minister asserts Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium role in formation of 10000 FPOs
KVIC welcomes increase in import duty on bamboo sticks
President sign farmers’ produce, price assurance ordinances boosting agriculture
Need for innovative technology in agriculture, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj
Indian researchers find a new possibility to improve rice productivity
Coir geo textiles gets nod for rural road construction
South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation releases report on Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Agribusinesses
Industry welcomes government agriculture reforms under Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative
India pumps INR 150,000 crore on agriculture infra, allied sectors
Finance Minister announces INR 2 lakh crore credit to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Grow what markets wants, Telangana CM directs farmers
Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material
ICRISAT scientist says 5Gs of genomics vital to accelerate crop breeding
Central Arid Zone Research Institute unveils high yielding green fodder crop
Haryana state giving solar pump subsidy to farmers under Manohar Jyoti Yojana
Agri experts, Microsoft India to process weather data, to boost yield and profit
India's next generation agromet advisory service can boost yield by USD 430 BN, believes ICRISAT scientist
Government accords highest priority to agriculture sector during the lockdown period, says Tomar
Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes appointed ICRISAT director general
New technologies much reach farmers through ICAR-KVK network, says Tomar
COVID19: Assocham calls for graded opening of economy, support to farm sector in harvest season
Recognize super foods to shift dietary needs towards sustainable crops, writes FSII executive director
Agri ministry releases INR 17,793 cr under PM-KISAN scheme during the lockdown
COVID19: Impacts on Indian agriculture sector
Agri minister reviews ICAR activities during lockdown, over 5.48 CR farmers engaged via Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Vertical farming envisages profitable and suitable agriculture business
Narendra Singh Tomar chairs meeting with state agriculture ministers to review relief steps for farmers
Indian agri minister holds video conference, directs transport of farm products should not be hampered
Bank of Baroda extends financial support to farmers due to CONVID-19
IndusTill FarmeTech wins Indigram Labs Foundation Smart Village Program award
Agriculture and allied activities exempted from lockdown, says Indian agri minister
Indian agri minister reveals action-plan to tackle adverse impact of global warming on food crops
Agriculture ministry announces action taken during lockdown
Targeting rice fallows to increase productivity and profitability of farmers in Odisha
India Budget 2020: Target of USD 209 BN in agri-credit for 2020-21 set
Indian agri minister holds parley with Brazilian agriculture, livestock minister Ms Costa Dias
Argentina agro secretary meets Indian agri minister
ICAR sign MoU with Department of Biotechnology for agricultural research, education
Indian Commerce Ministry holds first national workshop on Agri Export Policy
India working on to bridge the urban rural gap in agriculture
Technologies developed by ICAR increasing agriculture production
India releases model agriculture, livestock contract farming and services 2018 Act
India, Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen partnership in agriculture sectors
Dedicated research to enhance food production through NARS, says Parshottam Rupala
CLFMA calls for holistic perspective on use of antibiotic in food chain
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields
World has to double food production by 2050 to feed teeming billions
Indian Council of Forestry Research develop high-yielding plant species varieties
Cabinet approves agreement with Poland in agriculture, allied sectors
ICARDA to set up Food Legumes Research Platform in Madhya Pradesh
India's agri budgetary support up by 15.31% during 2017-18
India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan
e-Nema team up with Copia Agro to introduce bio-nematicide based on Israeli Technology
Indian cabinet approves MoU with UAE for cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors
Central government give nod for new Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Jharkhand
India sign MoU with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries & dairy sector
India, Israel committed to strengthen agriculture relations
PM Modi clears MoU on agriculture, allied sectors with Kenya
India approves MoU with Portugal in the field of agriculture, allied sectors
India's tech minister say on GM crops in upper house
Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs
Bayer inks pact with FaunaPhotonics to develop sensor technology for insect monitoring
India declares all citizens under National Food Security Act
India declares change in tariff value of palm oil, crude soyabean oil
India sign long term pact for pulses import with Mozambique
India to import another 10,000 tonnes of pulses
Jharkhand to grow as agri state, says CM