CMFRI steps in to address depletion of short neck clam, releases 3 million seeds into Ashtamudi for stock enhancement 

17-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a major step to address the alarming decline in the short neck clam population, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a stock enhancement programme by releasing the clam seeds into Ashtamudi Lake.

Syngenta India Vande Bharat Park inaugurated in Rajasthan

23-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

 In a significant move aimed at enhancing community well-being, Syngenta India has completed the development of a piece of land adjacent to the Balotra Railway station into a park with facilities like walking path, children’s play area and an open gym and lush flower-bearing hedges and trees on all sides, at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore. 

KVK Ernakulam to conduct PMKVY skill development programme

29-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ernakulam of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will conduct a comprehensive skill development programme under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

Drought-Resistant Crops for a Resilient India

30-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The story of Indian agriculture is one of remarkable resilience. Facing a multitude of challenges, from unpredictable monsoon patterns to water scarcity, farmers have demonstrated remarkable adaptability.

AfDB grants $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector and value chains to Congo

20-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $260.4 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help finance the Project to Support the Development of Value Chains as part of its backing for the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PADCV-PTA).

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)’.

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.

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.

Ecuador takes lead in sustainable shrimp larvae production with launch of Scale Up Programme

11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) officially launched the Scale Up Programme for Shrimp Hatcheries on 28 February 2024 in Salinas, as part of the AquaExpo Santa Elena event. 

India's 2023 Horticulture Data: Final & 1st Advance Estimates

10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the Final Estimates of 2022-23 and First Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops compiled on the basis of information received from States/ UTs and other governmental source agencies.

Digital tools discussed for climate-smart farming in rainfed areas

07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) hosted a national workshop recently in New Delhi to explore "Digital Forecasting Techniques and Decision Support System for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Eco-systems."

Climate-Smart Agriculture takes root in drought-stricken Maharashtra

22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

With the Marathwada region of Maharashtra reeling under its worst drought in decades, farmers are increasingly turning to climate-smart agricultural practices.

BOBP Calls for Regional Cooperation in Bay of Bengal

22-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) has sought greater research cooperation among the member countries as climate change is taking a toll on marine fisheries of the Bay of Bengal region. 

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

10-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra is one of the leading wheat-producing states in India, but its farmers are facing a growing challenge: drought. Climate change is making droughts more frequent and severe, and Maharashtra's wheat crop is particularly vulnerable.

Rice sowing area surpasses 411 lakh hectares

24-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 22 September 2023.

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

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.

Agritech start-up farmers fresh zone earns UN recognition for sustainable innovation

20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

Farmers Fresh Zone (Farmers FZ), an innovative start-up focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector, has gained global recognition by being selected as the sole Indian participant in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Seed's SDG Agrifood accelerator programme for innovators.

Kharif crops sowing acreage down by 5.69 lakh hectare

25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 23 June 2023, which revealed that sowing of Kharif crops up to 23 June 2023 is down by 5.69 lakh hectare at 10.77 lakh hectare, as compared to 16.46 lakh hectare sowed up to 23 June 2022.

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

12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

In another major development, SLCM Group has announced that it has disbursed more than INR 84.80 Crore to over 19,000 women entrepreneurs till FY22-23 through Kissandhan's BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme'.

Cluster development programme can transform horticulture and farmers' lives

27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Horticulture Cluster Development Programme is going to have a big positive impact on Indian agriculture as it would address the long-pending issues of small-land holdings.

Bayer launches fellowship programme, ‘Medha’ to empower economically weaker students

30-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer in collaboration with Bhubaneshwar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), an initiative by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, has launched a unique fellowship programme ‘Medha’, exclusively for students from the economically weaker sections. Under this fellowship, Bayer will support 125 research scholars in the field of agriculture and life sciences.

India’s Rabi acre coverage increased by 2.4 MN hectares

27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed that Rabi area coverage has increased by 2.41 million hectares (24.13 lakh ha) over last year.

SLCM’s agri-financing arm Kissandhan on-boards more than 9600 women loan beneficiaries

15-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Kissandhan, India’s leading Multi Asset Agri Finance NBFC and a subsidiary of the SLCM Group, has on-boarded more than 9600 plus women loan beneficiaries through its BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme and disbursed more than 413.40 Million of loan to them.

TRCMPU of Milma launches silage distribution programme

31-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.

As part of the various initiatives to make the state self-sufficient in milk production, the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union of Milma (TRCMPU-Milma) launched the silage distribution project, known as ‘Haritham,’ that will keep cattle in good health and lead to higher milk production.

Ecuador to organize Aqua Expo 2022 congress from Oct 17 to 20

20-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

The most important shrimp technical event of the region will be held from 17 to 20 October 2022 at the Guayaquil Convention Center. The commercial exhibition will feature an area of 7 thousand square meters approximately, where more than 200 stands will be set up.

Teams get Smart Farm Grant Challenge grant from STPI

12-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) distributed INR 5 Lakhs each to 10 shortlisted Teams under the Smart Farm Grant Challenge Programme. The grant distribution and the award ceremony were held at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, New Delhi, where Alkesh Kumar Sharma (Secretary, MeitY) handed over the cheques to the winning teams.

Singatalur Lift Irrigation Drip Scheme enables maize farmers to get higher yields with reduced input costs

In India, maize is predominantly a Kharif crop, with almost 85 percent under cultivation, whereas rabi maize corresponds to 15% of the area. Despite having the largest area under maize cultivation, the yield per hectare is still lower than the world average.

Agriculture ministry signs MoU with UNDP for strategic partnership on Agriculture, Crop Insurance and Credit

02-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein UNDP will provide technical support towards Centre’s aspirational Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme & Kisan Credit Card – Modified Interest Subvention Scheme.

Ananthapur banana cluster and horticulture cluster development programme reviewed

18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, visited the Karnapudiki Village of Narpala Mandal in Ananthapur District to review the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (HCDP) of National Horticulture Board.

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

21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a USD 115m (INR 869 crore) Programme (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme) that will help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to help increase farmers’ resilience to climate change, promote higher productivity and better incomes.

Coverage under drip and micro irrigation

09-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government is making all efforts to enhance water use efficiency at farm level through adoption of micro irrigation in all the States of the Country and so far an area of 137.80 lakh ha has been covered under Micro Irrigation.

Govt efforts increase Zaid crops area from 29.71 lakh hectares to 80.46 lakh hectares, says Tomar

03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Addressing the National conference on Agriculture for Summer Campaign 2021-22 today through video-conferencing, Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Kumar Tomar said that summer crops not only provide extra income but also create employment opportunities in between Rabi and Kharif for the farmers thereby increasing crop intensity.

India's horticulture crops production estimated 331.05 MT during 2020-21

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released 2020-21 (Third Advance Estimates) of area and production of various horticultural crops which estimated 331.05 million tones.

Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition, says Tomar

08-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to commemorate the 75th year of Independence of India a programme on 'Nutrition Smart Village' will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan.

Fish pickles, chammanthi powder, curries through MIMI app

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC) is reaching out to households in select places in Kollam district with a wide variety of value-added fish products through its MIMI mobile app.

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

26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidhyapeeth (DBSKKV) of Dapoli in Ratnagiri district have joined hands to bring about Agricultural reforms and change patterns of farming in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, considered to be a backward area of the state in Agricultural farming.

Normal monsoon this year holds potential for agriculture sector, says FSII chief

16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Rainfed farms in India occupy about 51 percent of the country's net sown area, therefore, monsoon rains are of utmost importance and benefit. Rainfall has a direct impact on agriculture since water is an essential input for farm production.

Samunnati launches open agri network for FPOs

23-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, an agri value chain enabler has announced that it has launched India’s first Open Agri Network, FPOnEXT, an exclusive Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) network via an affiliation programme, which offers unique benefits to the members.

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

21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for the North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme “Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)”, with the aim to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems.

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

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra’s Agriculture Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and strengthen the SMART (State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Programme) projects for the upliftment of small and marginal farmers.

India to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030, says PM Modi at UN summit

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi during a keynote address at the UN “High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought” has said that by 2030, the country will be India will be working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.

Govt prepares roadmap for self sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The seed minikit Programme was launched by agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently by distributing seed minikits (higher yielding varieties of seeds) to farmers.

Agri minister reviews collaboration via virtual meet with Australian counterpart

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

A virtual meeting between Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and David Littleproud MP, Australian Minister for Agriculture, Drought & Emergency Management, held today.

Horticulture cluster development programme launched by agri minister

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

To ensure holistic growth of horticulture, Agri Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP)

ICAR institute educating farmers on organic farming benefits

31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research through ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming System Research, Modipuram operating a research scheme of All India Network Programme on Organic Farming (AI-NPOF) with 20 cooperating centres covering 16 States to develop package of practices for organic production of crops.

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.

Summer sowing increased by 21.5% to 7.3 MN hectares

24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.

India’s summer sowing in the country is 21.5 percent higher than as on 23 April 2021. The sowing is higher, when compared to the same period last year. The total summer crop area has increased to 7.37 million hectares (73.76 lakh hectares) from 6.06 million hectares (60.67 lakh hectares) a year ago during the corresponding period.

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

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and productivity in the country through various components namely Seed Village Programme, Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchyat Level, National Seed Reserve, Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.

Total horticulture production pegged at 326.58 MT in the first advance estimates of 2020-21

08-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates of 2019-20 and First Advance Estimates of 2020-21 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops.

SIETZ inaugurates manufacturing plant for SOILTECH brand agricultural implements

30-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

SIETZ technologies India Pvt Ltd, today commenced operations at its newly upgraded manufacturing plant at Prithla Industrial Area in Haryana expanding its capacity to manufacture wider range of its farm implement portfolio under SOILTECH brand.

Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey farmer producer organizations by NAFED

03-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Honey FPO Programme of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited. (NAFED) was inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar on 26 November 2020.

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.

India releases state wise data of irrigated land

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

As per the Land Use Statistics, the state-wise details of net irrigated area in the country from 2013-14 to 2015-16 (latest available)

India's Kharif crops sowing acreage touches 1116.88 lakh ha area during current season

28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture ministry have put all efforts in successful implementation of mission programs and flagship schemes. Progress of area coverage reported is 1116.88 lakh ha area compared to corresponding period of last year 1066.06 lakh ha.

India release cardamom cultivation figures

The area under Cardamom cultivation along with the annual production in the country during each of the last three years and the current year

India's Kharif sowing increased by 5.71% at 1113.63 lakh hectares area

19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

There has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops sowing that has been recorded at 1113.63 lakh hectares (ha) area as on 18 September 2020, as compared to 1053.52 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year, registering an increase in area coverage by 5.71 percent.

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.

Over 1.9 million hectares of area under organic farming in the country, says Tomar

19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Assistance is provided under different schemes by the Government for promoting organic farming in the country.

Around 59 lakh ha more sowing area coverage reported under kharif crops in comparison to last year

14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Record progress of area coverage reported on 1104.54 lakh ha area compared to the corresponding period of last year 1045.18 lakh ha.

Timely agri inputs, credit made it possible for record sowing acreage even during pandemic lockdown conditions, says Narendra Singh Tomar

06-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the current season of Kharif 2020, a record area of 1095.38 lakh hectares has been covered. Sowing of rice still continues while sowing of pulses, coarse cereals, millets, and oilseeds is almost over. There is no impact of COVID-19 on the progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on date.

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).

Kharif crops sowing increase by 7.15% at 1082.22 lakh ha area as on August 28

02-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

According to the data released by the ministry of agriculture, there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.

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).

NMIMS SAST launches B.Sc. Hons agriculture programme

18-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to generate agri-professionals for guiding farmers to uplift their standard of living through economic benefits, NMIMS School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SAST) in Dhule district of Maharashtra, has launched 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme.

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

17-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The need to increase agricultural productivity without increasing the area under cultivation to support our increasing demand for quality food remains a challenge for the Indian farmers.

Kharif sowing of all crops up by 8.54% at 1015.58 lakh hectares as on August 14

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

According to data released by the agriculture ministry, Kharif crops sowing as on 14 August 2020 has shown a satisfactory progress with an increase of 8.54 percent at 1015.58 lakh hectares area sowed, as against 935.70 lakh hectares area during the corresponding period of last year.

Amul initiates India's first digitalization in artificial insemination

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Artificial insemination is a proven scientific method for improving genetics of animals. Amul Dairy has decided to digitize the artificial insemination service in its operational area.

Area covered under rice, oilseeds increased this Kharif season, says agri ministry data

09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has said that there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops

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.

India's Kharif crop sowing up by 13.92% as on July 31, against last year

05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

As per the data released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.

Tomar holds meeting with World Bank representatives to bring large Bihad area of Gwalior–Chambal region under agriculture

05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, rural development & panchayati raj Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting on 25 July, 2020 with the representatives of World Bank to bring the large Bihad area of Gwalior – Chambal region under agriculture.

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.

Sowing area coverage under Kharif crops shows good progress, agri ministry data

24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The data released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, government of India have said that there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops.

India’s Kharif crops sowing area up by 21.2 % at 691.86 lakh hectares

18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

As on 17 July 2020, kharif crops have been sown on 691.86 lakh ha area against 570.86 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year.

Locust crisis: Govt deploys 79 teams under locust control operations covering 315,636 hectares area

17-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Till now, central government has deployed 79 locust control teams with spray equipment mounted vehicles that has so far covered 315,636 hectares area.

Pulses sowing acreage up by 250% at 64.25 lakh ha

13-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Pulses sowing in India during this Kharif season has increased by 250% at 64.25 lakh hectares during this Kharif season, as compared to 24.49 hectares area sowed during the last Kharif season.

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).

HIL India delivers 25 MT Malathion 95% ULV Insecticides to Iran under locust control programme

15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

HIL (India) Limited has supplied 25 metric tonnes (MT) Malathion 95% ULV to Iran under government-to-government initiative under locust control programme.

Tomar launches internship programme of National Cooperative Development Corporation

14-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India), Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP) was launched recently Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.

Two low pressure areas formed in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area, says IMD

31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department a low pressure area formed over southeast & adjoining east central Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area in the early morning and persisted over the same region during forenoon of the 31 May 2020.

India's summer crop sowing up 14% as on April 17, wheat sown on 207 lakh ha harvested

19-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Amidst the uncertainty prevailing in the country today due to COVID19, India's agriculture sector has given a new hope with sowing over 14% more area as of 17 April 2020, as compared to the same period last year.

Gujarat farmer develops biofortified carrot variety helping farmers

08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Madhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety with high β-carotene and iron content developed by Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat is benefiting more than 150 local farmers in the area.

Over 34.5 million cattle registered under the National animal disease control program, says NDDB

02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide safety to country's cattle population from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a 5-year project has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with total outlay of INR 13,343 crore (USD $ 2 billion).

Indian cultivation of BT cotton crops estimated at 32.26 MN bales during 201-20

31-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Area, production and productivity of Bt. cotton has increased steadily since its introduction in India, barring minor fluctuation in few years. Details of year-wise area under cotton, Bt. cotton, production and yield of cotton during 2002-03 to 2019-20

Targeting rice fallows to increase productivity and profitability of farmers in Odisha

26-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

Odisha State has about 6.5 million hectares of cultivable area out of the total geographical area of 15.6 million ha, accounting for 41.16%. Rice is the main crop of the State covering 75-80% of the total cultivated area with 3.8 million ha (Source: Odisha Agriculture Statistics 2013-14 ).

India releases horticulture crops 1st advance estimates for 2019-20

27-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates of 2018-19 and 1st Advance Estimates of 2019-20 of Area and Production of various Horticulture Crops.

India's Rabi crops sowing area increases by 3.59 million hectare

01-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as, on 27 December 2019 stands at 57.18 million hectares, as compared to 53.63 million hectares for the corresponding period last year.

India exported INR 5150 crore worth of organic farming products in 2018-19

19-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.

The quantity of organic product produced during 2018-19 under Participatory Guarantee System-(PGS)-India and National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP) of Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority (APEDA) is given at Annexure I. The total value of organic products exported from India is Rs 5150.99 crore (for 614089.614 MT).

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.

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

01-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government is launching the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). While presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament, the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal said, “Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year.

Indian export of organic farming products picking up

10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001 with the following objectives

India release second advance estimates of various horticulture crops

28-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the 2017-18(2nd Advance Est.) of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops

CMFRI starts programme to boost open sea cage farming

29-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has kick-started a major project for boosting the open sea cage farming in Indian waters, setting a stage for the Blue Revolution.

Indian Rabi crops sowing posted at 44.22 MN hectares

11-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

The total area sown under Rabi crops as on 8 December, 2017 stands at 44.22 million (MN) hectares as compared to 44.84 million hectare this time in 2016.

CMFRI collaborate with ISRO to spot potential fishing zone

22-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

In a major effort greatly beneficial to the fisher folks in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has joined hands with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to identify Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ), an area in sea

India's horticulture production during 2016-17 estimated to be around 300 million tonnes

31-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops for 2016-17.

India's kharif crop sowing up to 22.23 MN hectares

01-Jul-2017 - 0 Comments.

India's total sown area as on June 30, 2017, as per reports received from States, stands at 22.23 million hectare, as compared to 18.70 million hectare at this time last year.

Bihar is the top litchi producing State with 40% share

07-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.

Bihar is the top litchi producing State in the country. In Bihar, about 300 thousand metric tonnes of litchi is being produced from 32 thousand hectares of area, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

India releases final estimate of 2015-16, first advance estimates for 2016-17 horticulture crops

21-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates: 2015-16 and First Advance Estimates of 2016-17, of area and production of horticulture crops.

India's wheat, pulses registers record sowing in rabi season

05-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on February 3, 2017 stands at 64.51 million hectares, as compared to 61.04 million hectares this time in 2016.

India's rabi crops sowing crosess 61.6 MN hectares

13-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on January 13, 2017 stands at 61.62 million hectares, as compared to 58.19 million hectare this time in 2016.

India rabi crops sowing crosses 60.2 MN hectares

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on January 7, 2017 stands at 60.27 million hectares as compared to 56.58 million hectare this time in 2016.

India's Rabi crops sowing touches 41.5 MN hectares

02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

According to the preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on December 2, 2016 stands at 41.55 million hectares, as compared to 38.28 million hectare this time in 2015

India's rabi crops sowing crosess 32.7 MN hectares

26-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on November 25, 2016 stands at 32.76 hectares, as compared to 31.31 hectares this time in 2015

India's Rabi crops sowing stagnant at 24 Mn hectares

18-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on November 18, 2016 stands at India's rabi crop sowing was recorded at 24.17 million hectares

India's Rabi crops sowing crosess 8.1 MN ha

04-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

India's total area sown under Rabi crops as on November 4, 2016 touched 8.15 million hectares, as compared to 8.89 million hectare recorded in 2015.

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.

FieldFresh inks MoU with Punjab Agri Varsity for corn research

13-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

A joint venture firm of Bharti Enterprises & Del Monte Pacific Limited, FieldFresh Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) to carry out Corn Productivity Research Programme.

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.

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.

Tamil Nadu district launches FMD disease vaccination programme

12-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to save state cattle from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Tamil Nadu's Vellore district has started vaccination of all cattle against FMD across all district.

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.