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Uttar Pradesh unveils biogas technology program for small and marginal farmers
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Environment, Uttar Pradesh, has initiated a program to promote modern biogas technology among small and marginal farmers.
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Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes
31-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh, a crucial contributor to India's agricultural output, faces challenges in ensuring consistent irrigation due to factors like variable rainfall and a growing population. To address these concerns, the state government implements various irrigation schemes.
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Mahindra launches lightweight 4WD tractor in Madhya Pradesh
25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, recently launched its revolutionary light weight tractor, Mahindra OJA 2121 in Madhya Pradesh.
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The Repealed Farm Laws: A Chapter Closed, But What's Next for Indian Agriculture?
29-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In November 2021, after a year of intense protests, the Indian government repealed three controversial farm laws. These laws, intended to modernize the agricultural sector, sparked widespread discontent among farmers, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
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IFFCO rope in Maarut Drones for spraying across 500,000 acres in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
28-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move towards revolutionizing agricultural practices in India, the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has entered a strategic partnership with Marut Drones to undertake drone spray operations across an extensive area spanning up to 5 lakh acres.
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Farmer Associations' report reveals 300 % surge in agriculture budget allocation over past 9 years
27-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. convened a seminar today at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi - Ensuring Farmer Livelihoods: Enhancing Farmer Incomes Through Sustainable Farming Practices.
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Marut Drones, IFFCO partner for drone spraying across 500,000 acres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
12-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move towards revolutionizing agricultural practices in India, the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has entered a strategic partnership with Marut Drones to undertake drone spray operations across an extensive area spanning up to 5 lakh acres.
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Aqua Schools are revolutionising fish farming in Uttar Pradesh
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Shail Kumari, a farmer associated with Urra Shobha Purva SHG in the Mihinpurva block of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, faced challenges in supplying sufficient food grains for her family due to seasonal flooding.
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Vision for edible oil self-reliance takes root in the North-East, says PM Modi
18-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
During the visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) in edible oil production.
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Andhra Pradesh reigns supreme: India's top egg producers crack open 2023-24 numbers
09-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's poultry sector continues to soar, with egg production hitting new heights in 2023-24. While official figures are yet to be released, industry experts predict a rise from the previous year's impressive 138.38 billion eggs.
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Top 10 Wine Producing States in India
26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
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Top 10 Wheat Producing States in India
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Explore the top 10 wheat producing states in India, from the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh to the diverse agricultural landscapes of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Discover their contributions to national food security, the challenges they face, and the future of wheat production in India.
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WRMS's crop advisory service to Mentha Crop farmers in Uttar Pradesh showed significant positive outcomes
05-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh, farmers toiling to cultivate Mentha, a high-value crop, encountered numerous challenges. From nutrient deficiencies and unseasonal rainfall to persistent pest issues, their path to success in farming was covered with obstacles.
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ICAR to standardize Plasma-ized Water Tech, partners with Indian subsidiary
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
A path-defining memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, Uttar Pradesh and Plasma Water Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of a fast emerging US Ag Tech company, Plasma Water Solutions Inc.
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Netafim's drip irrigation technology helps Shivpuri farmers achieve 40% increase in crop yield
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Netafim, an Orbia business and a global leader in precision agriculture solutions, has revolutionized tomato farming in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, by helping farmers achieve a 40% increase in crop yield and higher profit.
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Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey testing labs in Madhya Pradesh
20-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated a number of honey-related facilities in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of World Bee Day.
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GITAM's homegrown compost pelletization technique empowers Andhra farmers
25-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Food insecurity is a global crisis today. Besides the threat to farmers' livelihood and agriculture, a bigger problem for India is loss and wastage, with India ranking 107 out of the 121 countries, in the 2022 Global Hunger Index.
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AIFA appeals to curb cigarette smuggling, as done for gold, mobile
31-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farmworkers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. has appealed to the government to cut duties on cigarettes to arrest its smuggling.
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Walmart Foundation to invest over $3.5 mn on FPOs in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal
28-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Walmart Foundation today announced three new grants in the states of Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal with the aim to empower smallholder farmers through the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) framework.
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Stable taxes on tobacco products critical for the survival of FCV tobacco growers
12-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farmworkers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. in their pre-budget appeal to Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman have requested to treat tobacco crop like any other agricultural produce and not put additional burden of taxes on legally manufactured products in India as that would have an adverse impact on tobacco farmers .
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Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh
01-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fermenta Biotech Limited ('Fermenta') has commissioned a new facility to manufacture Fortified Rice Kernel ('FRK') located in Pennepalli, Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh.
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APAPCAR calls for addressing antibiotics in animal farming sector
05-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Professionals around the world gathered at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to discuss and plan the implementation of Andhra Pradesh Action Plan for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (AP-APCAR). Andhra Pradesh is the 4th state in India after Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi for developing State Action Plan for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance.
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TechEagle transports the world's first vaccine via Drone for animal husbandry department in Arunachal Pradesh
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
TechEagle, a leading drone delivery startup that offers world-class end to end drone delivery solutions has transported the world's first vaccine delivery for Animal Husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen the supply chain for Animal Husbandry by providing safe, secured and faster delivery of various Animal Husbandry related items starting from Lower Dibang valley.
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Mahindra launches first dedicated farm machinery plant in Pithampur
21-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group, today formally inaugurated its first dedicated farm machinery plant (non-tractor) in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.
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3F Oil Palm invest INR 250 CR in state-of-the-art integrated oil palm factory in Arunachal Pradesh
03-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Hyderabad based 3F Oil Palm Pvt. Ltd, a leading oil palm company in India, today announced that it will kick off its investment in the northeast by setting up an integrated Oil Palm factory in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Tomar inaugurates administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra
11-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Administrative Building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kandukur in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, affiliated with the Central Tobacco Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently.
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NABARD appoints Ambuja Cement Foundation to execute a watershed development project in Himachal Pradesh
05-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) joins hands with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for the implementation of Watershed Development projects in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh.
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AIGGPA launches MP’s first-ever ‘Madhya Pradesh PhD Colloquium’
29-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis (AIGGPA), Government of Madhya Pradesh, is organising the first-ever ‘Madhya Pradesh PhD Colloquium’ for young PhD scholars of Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
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Himachal Pradesh process 1.3 cr appliction under PMFBY during 2020-21
21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
As reported by the implementing insurance company in the State of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. over 1.3 crore application has been processed under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY During 2020-21, the insurance company also paid claims worth INR 15.72 crore for wheat crop in the State for Rabi.
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Madhya Pradesh to set up Agriculture Excellence Centers in cooperation with Israel
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Consulate General of Israel Kobbi Shoshani met Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his residence during his stay in Madhya Pradesh and development in agriculture sector in Madhya Pradesh.
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MP government takes crop insurance policies to farmers doorsteps
27-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Meri Policy, Mere Haath' campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in a village Budhi Barlai of Tehsil Sanwer in Indore.
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Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing 6 years of its implementation since its launch announcement on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
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Madhya Pradesh disburse INR 7600 cr under crop insurance to 49 lakh farmers
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh, organized a historic event to disburse the biggest corpus of funds for crop insurance amounting to more than INR 7,600 crore via direct benefit transfer in the accounts of more than 49 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh.
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FAIFA appeals to policy makers to sustain market price of finished goods to protect livelihoods of FCV farmers
26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. flagged that consumption price of legal cigarettes in India have reached the maximum limit to what the purchasing capacity of consumers can absorb against the backdrop of cheaper and fast growing illicit cigarettes and alternatives, and any further increase in taxes would lead to a severe reduction in flue-cured Virginia (FCV) cultivation and impact the livelihoods of farmers.
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TAFE launches puddling special tractors for Andhra Pradesh
28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian tractor major and world’s third-largest tractor manufacturer, TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, launched the Massey Ferguson 244 DI – Puddling Special tractors in the 44 hp range, for paddy cultivation.
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Corteva Agriscience, 2030 Water Resources Group to transform 40,000 acres to direct seeded rice technique in Uttar Pradesh
25-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, and the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), hosted by the World Bank Group, signed a project to promote sustainable rice production in Uttar Pradesh.
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Over 80,000 people will get employment from 10500 units, says MP Horticulture & Food Processing Minister
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Development of farmer is necessary to make self-reliant India and self-reliant Madhya Pradesh, state horticulture and food processing minister Bharat Singh Kushwah said at a conference organized by Madhya Pradesh State Agro Industries Development Corporation and PHD Chamber of commerce and industry recently in Bhopal.
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SLCM awarded agri commodities management contract from Madhya Pradesh
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
New Delhi-headquartered agri technology and warehousing solutions conglomerate, Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), has received a record contract as a service provider for the Preservation, Management and Security (PMS) of food grain stock from the Madhya Pradesh state government.
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Southwest monsoon advanced further into entire coastal Karnataka, Goa, some parts of Maharashtra
05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department: (Saturday 05 June 2021, Time of Issue:16:30 hours IST; Based on 14: 30 hours IST observations) all India weather inference (evening) Southwest monsoon has further advanced into more parts central Arabian Sea, entire coastal Karnataka, Goa, some parts of Maharashtra, most parts north Interior Karnataka, some parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, more parts of Tamil Nadu, more parts of central Bay of Bengal and some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal today the 5 June 2021.
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Bijak launches new logistics service for agri commodities in Maharashtra, UP
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
With an aim to provide easy trading of agri commodities across the country, agritech B2B marketplace startup, Bijak has launched its logistics services in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
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Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
As on 27 May 2021, during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22, over 40 million tonnes of wheat has been procured from over 4.23 million farmers across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.
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Agribazaar brings agri-mandi to the farmer's doorstep
26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agribazaar, India’s premier online agri-trading company recently announced the successful launch of its Village Fulfillment Center (VFC) across the two states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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Corteva Agriscience establishes an ecosystem to help women farmers become self-reliant
24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), the global agriculture company is working towards establishing an ecosystem of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) in multiple states across India including Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Bihar.
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ICAR-IVRI transfers technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccine through Agrinnovate
16-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh transferred the Technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccines to Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited in a ceremony held recently.
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Cultivation, processing of aromatic plants doubles incomes of farmers in Himachal
06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Farmers in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, keen for new livelihood options to supplement their income from traditional crops like maize, paddy, and wheat, have found a new lease of life.
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Paras Dairy empowering dairy farmers with digital payment system
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
VRS Foods Ltd., one of the leading dairies in India with end to end focus on Farmers and Customers and market preferred dairy products under the brand of Paras, has collaborated with a tech startup, Stellapps for their first of its kind fully automated user friendly Digital Direct Farmers Payment Application "mooPay" in two different milk shed zones of VRS Foods Ltd. - Kanpur Dehat District of Uttar Pradesh, and Malanpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Managing Director/Director – Operation(s), Narender Nagar, under whose visionary leadership this project has been executed.
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Over 9 crore farmer get INR 18000 Cr deposited via direct benefit transfer
27-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently released the 7th instalment of financial benefit under PM KisanSammanNidhi through video conference.PM also interacted with farmers from Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Farmers narrated their experiences about how they have benefitted since the introduction of the Farm Acts.
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UP's farmers union supports Farm Acts, bills welcomed across the country, says Narendra Singh Tomar
19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from Uttar Pradesh met the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, at Krishi Bhavan recently.
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Farmers' protests result in a daily loss of INR 3500 cr loss, ASSOCHAM calls for early resolution
15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Urging the government and farmers’ organizations to resolve the impasse over the new Agri laws, the The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has today said, the ongoing protests are dealing a big blow to the interconnected economies of the region, including Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
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FAIFA pleads to PM for immediate economic relief package for farmers hit by cyclone Nivar
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc. today urged Honorable Prime Minister to take swift action to bring relief to farmers hit by cyclone Nivar.
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Bijak launches its online marketplace to create market linkages for agricultural commodity traders
28-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
After already being present in 22 states, leading Agri Commodity Trading startup ‘Bijak’ is expanding its operations in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The traders and suppliers of agricultural commodities in these states will be able to use Bijak’s online marketplace to discover verified buyers and sellers to trade over 90 commodities.
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Bayer expands Better Life Farming initiative in India
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
After the successful implementation of its ‘Better Life Farming’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Bayer has expanded the initiative to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
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Sadananda Gowda launches home delivery of fertilizers for farmers in Andhra Pradesh
30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian chemicals & fertilizers minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda today launched POS 3.1 software, SMS gateway and home delivery facility of fertilizers (RBK)for farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
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Farmers organization supports new farm bills, help liberation from trading cartels
30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc., on behalf of the entire farming community would like to thank the foresight of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in formulating and successfully passing path breaking Farmer Bills in the Parliament.
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurates organic food processing unit worth INR 50 crore in Uttar Pradesh
09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
With the inauguration of this food processing unit, 5000 farmers will be benefitted and it is expected to leverage an investment of INR 50.33 crores, said Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.
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Agri minister flags off South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi
09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The inaugural run of Anantapur – New Delhi Kisan Rail was flagged off today through video link by Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
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Kellogg expands its partnership with Technoserve, to improve livelihoods of wheat farmers in Uttar Pradesh
08-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kellogg Company and TechnoServe have announced the ‘Improving Livelihoods for Smallholder Farming Households in Uttar Pradesh’ program for the economic empowerment of smallholder wheat farmers in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, a state that contributes significantly to India’s total agricultural output.
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No locust adults or hoppers spotted in any of the affected areas, agri ministry
02-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April, 2020 till 25 August, 2020, control operations have been done in 279,066 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Locust control operations carried out at 10 places in Rajasthan, 2 places in Gujarat
19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 18 August 2020, locust control operations have been done in 2,76,267 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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ICAR, KVKs should develop area-wise models, guide farmers on best and diverse agricultural practices, says agri minister
06-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
A three-day zonal workshop of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh was organized from 29 – 31 July 2020.
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Over 4 lakh hectares area in 10 states under locust control operations as on July 23
25-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 23 July 2020, control operations have been done in 202,565 hectares area in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs). Till 23 July 2020, control operations have been done in 198,657 hectares area in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Bihar by State Governments.
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Aerial spraying capacity strengthened for anti-locust operations, says agri ministry
08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 6 July 2020, control operations have been done in 1,43,422hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Narendra Singh Tomar flags off helicopter services for locust control
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off a helicopter with spray equipment from a helipad facility at Gautam Buddh Nagar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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Locust swarm from Rajasthan has moved towards Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Locust swarm was noticed in Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) in the morning of 26th June 2020 and control teams were deployed to eliminate the locusts. The leftover locusts regrouped and reached Rewari in Haryana yesterday evening where control operations were undertaken from yesterday till early today morning.
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Govt steps up locust control operations across northern India
28-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amidst a wave of locust swarms sweeping across western and northwestern India, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has stepped up locust control operations in the affected States of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
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IIT Mandi sings tripartite deal for setting up three FPOs in Himachal Pradesh
07-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Enabling Women of Kamand (EWOK) Society has inked a tripartite deal with the National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development for setting up three Farmer Producer Organization in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
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NERL hosts Kisaan Konnekt 2019 for 350 farmers of Andhra Pradesh
19-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.
National E-Repository Limited (NERL), a Repository for electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNWR), promoted by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), recently hosted its farmer centric flagship event Kisaan Konnekt 2019, at Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.
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Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue
12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi
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ICARDA to set up Food Legumes Research Platform in Madhya Pradesh
17-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the Establishment of Food Legumes Research Platform (FLRP) at Amlaha, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
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Kribhco to set up fertilizer plant with Morocco firm
22-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
India’s fertiliser co-operative, Kribhco has announced that they are entering into a 50:50 joint venture to develop a large-scale greenfield NPK fertilizer plant in Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Huge challenges ahead to deliver finer technology to farmers
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
If we desire to change the destiny of India we will have to change the rural scenario, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh said today in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
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Freshman Valley initiate CSR in Bahjoi
14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Understanding its responsibility towards the society, Uttar Pradesh based dairy plant, Freshmen Valley has organized CSR activity near its plant in Bahjoi, Sambhal district.
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Ruchi sign MoU with Arunachal Pradesh for palm oil plantation
11-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Madhya Pradesh based leading Agri and Food FMCG company, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Arunachal Pradesh to boost palm oil production through development of quality palm plantations.
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MPEDA creates database of aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh
30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a major initiative to align the marine industry with the Centre’s ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has presented to the Andhra Pradesh government a digital list of the state’s farmers in the aqua sector, which would provide spot prices of seafood products in international markets on a real-time basis.
