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Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for stronger, empowered KVKs for farmers
24-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister directs expansion and strengthening of 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras to enhance training, technology transfer and farmer welfare.
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CMFRI to hold aquaculture training for fish farmers on Saturday
11-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICAR-CMFRI will conduct a one-day training on sustainable fish farming techniques in Kochi under the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, including sessions on mussel, oyster, and cage culture.
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Matsya Shakthi project launched to empower minority fisher families
29-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister George Kurian launches ‘Matsya Shakthi’ in Thiruvananthapuram to benefit 700 minority fisher families through training and entrepreneurship support.
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TNAU inks MoU with VST Tillers to promote small farm mechanization in TN
14-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University partners with VST Tillers Tractors to boost small farm mechanization, research, and training in Tamil Nadu.
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Govt boosts horticulture via 58 Centres of Excellence across States
12-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
MIDH-backed Centres of Excellence to drive horticulture tech, training, and yield.
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25.17 crore Soil Health Cards issued to farmers since 2015: Centre
11-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Government reports progress in Soil Health Scheme with 25.17 crore SHCs, 6.8 lakh demos, and 93,781 farmer training programmes nationwide.
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CM Farm initiative launched in Garo Hills to boost horticulture
15-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Meghalaya’s CM Farm+ launched in North Garo Hills to boost horticulture and farmer income through HYV crop inputs, training, and ₹300 crore investment.
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CMFRI launches training on fish feed production using black soldier fly larvae
10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Marking the National Fish Farmers Day, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) launched a three-day hands on training on sustainable fish feed production technology using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae, on Thursday.
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Natural farming mission expands with new clusters, incentives, certification
07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
India boosts natural farming with clusters, incentives, and PGS certification to cut chemical fertiliser use and improve soil health.
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India boosts Telangana’s organic farming with subsidies, market support
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Telangana farmers get subsidies, training, and market access to adopt organic farming under India’s National Organic Farming Project.
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PAU empowers Punjab farmers to become entrepreneurs
03-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
PAU’s Skill Development Centre helps Punjab farmers shift from cultivation to agri-business, boosting incomes with training in branding, packaging and marketing.
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Bihar offers drone subsidy, free pilot training to farmers
02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bihar unveils INR 3.65 lakh drone subsidy plus free pilot training to modernize agriculture, enhance yields, and promote sustainable farm practices.
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Bihar approves artist pensions, funds sustainable farming
01-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bihar Cabinet approves artist pensions and boosts funding for sustainable farming, natural farming, soil testing, and farmer training schemes.
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SAIL trains Chhattisgarh farmers in millet cultivation
30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant starts millet training in Chhattisgarh's Rowghat region to boost rural income, sustainability, and self-employment through CSR.
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Smart sensor training for packed fish at Nagapattinam
30-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Nagapattinam’s Fisheries College trains locals on smart eye sensors for fish freshness, boosting seafood safety, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
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UP pushes mushroom farming to boost farmers’ income
29-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
UP promotes mushroom farming to raise farmers’ incomes, empower women, and spread scientific practices with loans, subsidies, and training support.
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AI to drive farm productivity in Rajasthan, says CM Sharma
27-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma says AI will transform agriculture and skill training, driving state growth to a $350 billion economy.
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India to invest INR 115 Cr on International Potato Centre in Agra
25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Cabinet clears INR 111.5 Cr Potato Centre in Agra to boost yields, incomes, and rural jobs with global R&D, training, and climate-smart farming practices.
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Goat farming gains ground as vets train next-gen farmers
24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University concludes goat-farming training with 32 farmers, promoting sustainable livestock entrepreneurship.
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UNIDO backs chemical-free farming training at CSA University
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
UNIDO and Japan launch training at CSA University, Kanpur, promoting chemical-free vegetable farming using IMEC hydroponic film technology.
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Goa CM unveils State’s first agriculture drone; Announces ‘Drone Didi’ initiative
08-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant launches the state’s first agriculture drone and unveils the Drone Didi initiative to empower women farmers with drone training and licenses.
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Five-day national training on blue economy to begin at CMFRI from tomorrow
12-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
India's leading marine experts will provide insights into the role of fisheries in the blue economy at the launch of a 5-day national training for young researchers at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Tuesday.
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Get free agri-entrepreneurship training and loans Up to INR 1 Cr
22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation (SIPPO), in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (Hyderabad), has announced a 45-day free residential training programme aimed at fostering agricultural entrepreneurship.
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Marut Drone Academy introduces women-Led RPTO in Warangal, to train 400 drone pilots by 2025
25-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marut Drone Academy in collaboration with Kastur Drones announced the launch of the first Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) in Warangal District, Telangana.
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CMFRI to offer training on water and sediment analysis
07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will offer a short-term course on water and sediment analytical techniques with special reference to marine life from November 25 to 29.
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Kaveri University partners with Marut Drone Academy to usher in drone education
15-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
Kaveri University, a multidisciplinary University integrating world-class R&D, science and technology across all agricultural, and allied discipline has collaborated with Marut Drone Academy, India's leading provider of drone education and training to establish a new drone academy in Siddipet.
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Livestock sector plays a critical role in India's economy and food security, says Gujarat agri minister
23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, along with the states of Gujarat conducted a “Regional Training Workshop on the 21st Livestock Census Software (Mobile & Web Application/Dashboard) and Breeds for State and District Nodal Officers (SNO/DNO).”
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Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: The Rise of Agri-Drones
19-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
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Meghalaya recognizes best performing young farmers with awards, seed-money
23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, through the office of the Principal, Basic Agriculture Training Centre, awarded the achievements of 8 Best Performing candidates from different districts a cash prize of INR 50000 each to support their venture under the visionary programme titled, ‘The Training of Rural Educated Youth for Self-Employment on Farm-Based Activities’ (TREYSEFA)’.
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IN-SPACe, ISRO and AICTE join hands to organise innovative training on use of space technology for agriculture sector
21-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has organised an innovative ‘Train the Trainers’ short-term program in the use of space technologies in the agriculture sector.
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Mahindra Farm Division flags-off inaugural batch of workmen to Japan under technical intern training program
29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra Farm Division, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector and India’s No.1 tractor brand, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to skill development and globalisation, by dispatching its first group of ten skilled workmen to Japan under Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
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Marut Drones' AG-365S makes history as India's first DGCA type certified drone for agriculture, RPTO training
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Marut Drones, a prominent player in India's drone manufacturing landscape, has achieved a historic milestone by obtaining DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) type certification for its AG-365S drone.
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Mitsubishi Corporation's rice-paddy methane reduction project approved under J-Credit scheme
29-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has announced that its application for the registration of its Rice-paddy methane-reduction project under Japan's J-Credit Scheme has been approved by the certification committee.
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AVPL joins hands with UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions, to skill 50,000 Agri entrepreneurs
01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
AITMC Ventures Private Limited (AVPL), a leading training partner with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) across India joins hands with UPL SAS, a leading sustainable agriculture solution provider.
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CropLife India along with SAMETI conducts drone training program in West Bengal
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
CropLife India, a crop science company has conducted an awareness cum training program on ‘Application of Kisan Drone Technology in Agriculture’ throughout the State of West Bengal.
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FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers
07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.
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Union agriculture minister inaugurates comprehensive training program
18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the online training program for master trainers on natural farming, organized by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.
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Tomar inaugurates comprehensive training program for natural farming
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the online training program for master trainers on natural farming, organized by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.
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Ambuja Cement Foundation launches QR code to digitalise training material for farmers
27-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
To streamline the learning process and ensure efficiency, Ambuja Cement Foundation launched a Quick Response (QR) platform. This digital platform included all training material and can be stored for a longer period of time.
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Arya organizing training in mushroom cultivation for farmers across the country
18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's leading post-harvest Agri-Tech player, Arya Collateral is organising a knowledge series for farmers across India as an outcome of their National Program 'Samvad 4 Safalta' organised earlier this year. The first session to be held on 22 June 2021 is training in Mushroom cultivation by expert Mushroom Cultivator Rajesh Singh.
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National Cooperative Development Corporation, NAFSCOB join hands for capacity development of cooperative banks
17-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give further boost to the MoU between National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and National Federation of State Cooperative Banks Ltd (NAFSCOB), the dedicated training academy for cooperatives, the Laxmanrao Inamdar National Academy for Cooperative Research and Development (LINAC) launched a five-day online training programme on Project Formulation and Appraisal Techniques.
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Central Farm Machinery Training Institute tests first-ever electric tractor
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni (MP) has tested the first-ever electric tractor in the Institute. The institute received the application for an electric tractor under Confidential Test initially.
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FPOs will make farming more viable, says Parshottam Rupala
06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministers of state for agriculture and farmers welfare Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary inaugurated professional training programmes designed and developed for CEOs, Board of Directors, Accountants of FPOs on the occasion of the anniversary of the Central Sector Scheme titled 'Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)'.
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ICAR organises online vocational training on 'Scientific management of goats'
22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
A three days online vocational training programme was conducted on “Scientific management of Goats'' by Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, ICAR –CCARI, Goa during 19 to 21 October 2020.
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Country is moving towards achieving the goal of Poshan Suraksha, says agri minister
19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
A training programme for Capacity Development of Anganwadi Workers & Farm Women to achieve the national nutrition goals was organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 17 September 2020, as part of the 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah being celebrated in the month of September throughout the country.
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US raises red flag on India’s mandatory BIS certification of animal feed beyond July 27
18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The United States has expressed concern over India’s new directive making it mandatory for all commercial feeds, including imports, intended for food producing animals to comply with the relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification and certification norms and pressed for a postponement in its implementation in the light of COVID-19 disruptions.
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Telangana govt extend Keshavulu tenure as TSSOCA director
03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Telangana state government has extended the tenure of K. Keshavulu as Director of Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority (TSSOCA) for a period of five years.
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John Deere gets new environment certification for its engine
15-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
US based tractor & agriculture equipment manufacturer’s John Deere has bagged Bharat stage emission standards (BS-V) certification for its domestically developed engine 3029 EWX.
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Sikkim IFFCO Organics signs MoU with US, Croatian firms to promote Biodynamic farming
10-Nov-2019 - 0 Comments.
IFFCO’s organic arm Sikkim IFFCO Organics Ltd. today signed two MoUs with US and Croatian companies to promote Biodynamic Farming and Demeter Certification in Sikkim, the area of operation of Sikkim IFFCO. Blossoms Biodynamics from California, USA and CENTAR DR. RUDOLFA STEINERA.
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Launch of NCDC model for cooperatives can bring financial inclusion of farmers in remote villages
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) besides being responsible for training, awareness and evaluation programmes of employees working in the cooperative sector also facilitates the same for other stakeholders in the cooperative sector in the country
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Bayer encourages Argentine farmers to a sustainable soybean production
01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Bayer is committed to further promoting sustainability in agriculture. In September, Bayer Argentina launched the Certification Training for Red Dorados initiative, which aims to collaboratively mobilize distributors and producers to certify their soybean production
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Alltech Crop Science attains organic certification
28-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, has attained organic certification in North America for two of its naturally based products: Grain-Set and Agro-Mos
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MSC certification a boon for boosting export value of Indian fisheries
15-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Observing that eco-labelling certification awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is crucial for bolstering export value of Indian fisheries, a panel of stakeholders in marine fisheries sector has decided to take joint efforts to obtain the certification
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MSC certification identified for 10 Indian fisheries
14-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Considering their commercial value in overseas markets, 10 marine fisheries from India have been identified as the targeted fishery for securing the eco-labelling certification of the Marine Stewardship Council
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Pune firm announces layer training at Kopargaon on Nov 13
02-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
To accelerate the egg consumption in rural Maharashtra, Pune based egg marketing firm, Kommomsense has announced layer farming training programme at Kopargaon.
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ICAR to train 2.4 MN farmers by 2022
24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide proper skills to farmers, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has decided to impart training to over 2.4 million farmers by 2022.
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Maharashtra varsity introduce training in drought management
11-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Taking a cue on how to manage drought for farmers, Parbani based university, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University has introduced a model training course in drought management.
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Odisha Dairy Co-operative awarded ISO 22000:2005 certification
02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The MS Certification Services has granted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2005 Certificate to the Bhubaneswar Dairy, Chandrasekharpur recently through its accredited agency under the assistance of the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services Pvt Ltd.
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Uttarakand’s Badri cow gets NBAGR certification
01-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Hill cow or Badri cow, also known as pahadi cow in Uttarakhand has got a certification from National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in Karnal as state’s first cattle breed
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Kerala University to launch poultry, goat development training programme
05-Jan-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to give entrepreneurship skills to farmers of Lakshadweep, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) is preparing to launch poultry and goat entrepreneurship development training programme.
