किसानों की आय दोगुनी कर रही सरकार

21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

सरकार ने "किसानों की आय दोगुनी करने" से संबंधित मुद्दों की जांच करने और इसे प्राप्त करने के लिए रणनीतियों की सिफारिश करने के लिए अप्रैल, 2016 में एक अंतर-मंत्रालयी समिति से परामर्श किया। समिति ने सितंबर, 2018 में सरकार को अपनी रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत की, जिसमें वर्ष 2022 तक किसानों की आय को दोगुना करने की रणनीति शामिल थी। 

Goverment doubling farmer’s income

21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government consulted an Inter-ministerial Committee in April, 2016 to examine issues relating to “Doubling farmers Income” and recommend strategies to achieve the same.

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.

प्रधानमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना (पीएमएफबीवाई) ने अपने कार्यान्वयन के 7वें वर्ष में प्रवेश किया

19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी द्वारा 18 फरवरी, 2016 को मध्य प्रदेश के सीहोर में प्रधानमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना (पीएमएफबीवाई) की शुरूआत की घोषणा के 6 वर्ष पूरा होने के बाद, इस योजना ने आगामी खरीफ 2022 सीज़न के साथ अपने कार्यान्वयन के 7वें वर्ष में सफलतापूर्वक प्रवेश किया है।

कृषि वानिकी और बागवानी को बढ़ावा देना

15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

: कृषि वानिकी पर उप-मिशन (हरमेध पर पेड़) योजना 2016-17 में शुरू की गई थी ताकि किसानों को अतिरिक्त आय प्राप्त करने और उनकी कृषि प्रणालियों को अधिक जलवायु बनाने में मदद करने के लिए फसलों/फसल प्रणाली के साथ कृषि भूमि पर वृक्षारोपण को प्रोत्साहित किया जा सके।

Har Medh Par Ped promoting tree plantation on farmlands

15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive.

Govt promotes plantation of trees scheme for land holding farmers

12-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

To tap the potential of agroforestry, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme since 2016-17.

EID Parry post 29% increase in EBIDTA for 2019-20 fiscal year

12-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's one of the leading manufacturers of sugar, EID Parry (India) Limited has reported an increase in earnings before depreciation, interest, taxes and exceptional items (EBITDA) by 29% at INR 2016 crore, as compared to INR 1558 crore posted during the 2018-19 financial year.

Egyptian Government pledges subsidies to help agricultural export to the MEA region

08-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.

Egyptian exports to the UAE increased from USD1.126bn in the first half of 2016, to USD1.204bn during the same period in 2017 according to Egypt Todayregistering a 7 per cent increase in growth.

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.

Indian fish production crosses 11 MN tonnes during 2016-17

08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that India is second largest fish producer in the world. Overall fish production has increased from 0.75 million tonne of 1950-51 to 11.41 million tonne in 2016-17.

#Bayer signs agreement to sell selected #crop science businesses to #BASF

17-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

In light of the planned acquisition of Monsanto, Bayer has signed an agreement to sell selected crop science businesses to BASF for EUR 5.9 billion. The assets to be sold generated net sales of approximately EUR 1.3 billion in 2016.

India's soymeal exports up by 86% during August 2017

08-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

India's export of Soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304 and 1208) during August 2017 was recorded at 50,000 tonnes as compared to 27,000 tonnes in August 2016

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 total food grains output estimated at 275.68 million tonnes

17-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.

The 4th Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 16 August, 2017.

Mahindra Tractors sells 31,522 units during June 2017

01-Jul-2017 - 0 Comments.

Domestic sales in June 2017 were at 31,522 units, as against 28,797 units during June 2016. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) during June 2017 were at 32,933 units, as against 30,191 units for the same period last year.

Enhancing Milk Productivity & Quality in India

27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Milk is a lacteal secretion obtained by complete milking of one or more healthy milch animals. For a healthy diet, milk is important as it provides all the beneficial health nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, enzymes and vitamins required for the human body.India observed 16th World Milk Day on June 1, 2016, third National Milk Day on November 26, 2016 and a decade of the integrated food law [Food Safety and Standards Act 2006].

India milk production up by 4.38% during 2016-17

21-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

The total milk production has increased from 52.21 Million Tonnes during 2015-16 (Rainy) to 54.50 Million Tonnes during 2016-17 (Rainy) registering a growth 4.38%.

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 meat production touches 2.43 MT during 2016-17

20-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

The total meat production has increased from 2.24 Million Tonnes during 2015-16 (Rainy) to 2.43 Million Tonnes during 2016-17 (Rainy) registering a growth 8.74%.

Egg output up by 6.42% during 2016-17

20-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

India's total egg production has increased from 27.33 Billion during 2015-16 (Rainy) to 29.09 Billion during 2016-17 (Rainy) registering a growth 6.42%.

India's total food grains production is estimated at record 271.98 MT

16-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

The 2nd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 15thFebruary, 2017.

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.

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

27-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for interest waiver for the two months of November and December, 2016 for farmers accessing short term crop loans from Cooperative Banks.

Netherlands agriculture, food exports in 2016 touches €94 BN

24-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Dutch agriculture & food sector has further strengthened its leading position in the world market. In 2016, agriculture & Food exports totaled almost 94 billion euros

India's cotton crop estimated 34 MN bales during 2016-17

23-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its December estimate of the cotton crop for the 2016-17 season beginning as on October 1, 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's soybean exports records 735% growth during Dec 2016

09-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

India has recorded a whopping increase in soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304) to 241,256 tonnes or 735.6 per cent during December 2016, as compare to 28,870 tonnes exported during the same month last year.

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 55.4 MN hectares

India's rabi crops sowing as on December 23, 2016 has increased to 55.49 million hectares, as compared to 52.34 million hectares sowed as on the same date last year.

Government ask Amul to open bank accounts of every milk producers by Jan 2017

27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to bring all dairy farmers in the banking channel, central government has asked the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) owner of country's largest dairy co-operative, AMUL to open bank accounts of all Milk producers/farmers by December 30, 2016.

India’ rabi crops sowing up by 2.3 MN hectares

India has recorded an increase in rabi crops sowing as on December 16, 2016 at 51.92 million hectares, up by 2.3 million hectares.

India's soymeal exports in Nov 16 records 104% growth

08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

India soymeal exports and oits other valuve added products (HS CODE 2304) has recorded an impressive growth of 104 per cent to 61,003 tonnes during November 2016.

Govt fixes minimum support price of toria crops for 2016-17 rabi season

Indian government has fixed a minimum support price of $52.60 (Rs 3560) per quintal for torai crops for 2016-17 season to be marketed in 2017-18.

Over 36 MN farmers covered under PM crop insurance scheme

08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

With the launch in kharif 2016 season, India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has made good progress, as it has covered over 26.50 per cent or 36.66 million farmers.

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 crop sowing data as on Dec 2, 2016

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 allots $17 MN for farm mechanization during 2016-17

26-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to shift farmers towards mechanized farming, India has allotted $17 million (Rs 181 crore) for promoting farm mechanization during 2016-17.

Phytogenic feed additives in the spotlight at EuroTier 2016

25-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Plant-based feed additives have been proven safe and effective to enhance animal production while meeting consumer demands.

India allocates $808 million for crop insurance scheme

19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

India has made a budgetary allocations on $808 million (Rs 5501.15 crore) for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during 2016-17

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

19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to push sowing of pulses, Indian agriculture ministry has decided to increase minimum support prices (MSP) of pulses in the range of $5.5 to $8.08 per quintal during 2016-17

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

GRAM 2016: Plasticulture to play major role in doubling farmers income

15-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Rajasthan agriculture sector has immense opportunities for Plasticulture in terms of efficient usage of water, Ms. Neelkamal Darbari, principal secretary, Agriculture, government of Rajasthan, Ms Neelkamal Darbari said at the recently concluded Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet 2016

Biopesticides to increase with emphasis on organic foods

11-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Gobal Biopesticide Market is projected to reach $6.77 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 16.6 per cent from 2016 to 2021.

SOPA release report on revised soybean crop estimate as on Nov 8, 2016

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.

Indian sugar crushing slow, says sugar body

04-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian sugar crushing operations for the current 2016-17 sugar season (SS) have been started and as on October 31, 2016, sugar mills have produced 104,000 tonnes of sugar, as against 187,000 tonnes produced last year up to the corresponding period.

Indian food ministry procures 34,546 tonnes of pulses

26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has said government agencies have procured 34546.69 tonnes of pulses during the ongoing 2016-17 Kharif Marketing Season (KMS).

Indian sugar acreage to drop by 5% during 2016-17

24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian sugar production will drop by 5 per cent during the 2016-17 sugar season, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in the first advance estimate released recently.

Milk Mantra bags Frost & Sullivan's New Product Launch of the Year Award

07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Milk Mantra, India’s pioneering agri-food company, has clinched the 2016 Frost & Sullivan India Health & Wellness – New Product Launch (Fortified Beverages) of the Year Award for MooShake, the world’s first flavoured curcumin (turmeric) milkshakes.

Escorts Agri Machinery's sales up 37% in September

06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

India's one of the largest farm equipment manufacturers, Escorts Agri Machinery's has recorded a whopping 37.4 per cent increase in sales during September 2016.

India's Crop Wise Production Targets for 2016-17

04-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

India's detail demand for grant of Ministry of Agriculture 2016-17

02-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

India release 1st Advance Estimates kharif crops output for 2016-17

30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

India's kharif crop production is estimated to be around 135.03 million tonnes during 2016-17, which is a record, during the same period last year crop output was 124.01 million tonnes.

India targets marine exports worth $5.6 bn in 2016-17

19-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

Marine product exports from India are projected to increase nearly 20% to USD 5.6 billion in 2016-17, particularly with strides in aquaculture diversification, quality control, value addition and improved production infrastructure— all of which will be demonstrated at the upcoming biennial India International Seafood Show (IISS) here next week.

India declares itself free from bird flu

14-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.

India's Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare has declared India free from Avian Influenza (H5N1) from September 5, 2016.

SOPA release soybean crop health survey 2016

30-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA),a national level body representing soybean processors, farmers, exporters, and brokers has released its soybean crop health survey.

Cotton crop output estimated to be 33.6 million bales

29-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its first estimates that cotton crop production in the country will be around 33.6 million bales of 170 kg each during 2016-17 season.

Indian Kharif crop sowing touches 101 MN hectares

26-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian kharif sowing have touch recorded a growth at 101.9 million hectares as on August 26, 2016, the Indian agriculture ministry said in a statement.

Tata Chemicals sells urea venture to Yara India for $400 MN

11-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Tata Chemicals has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 10, 2016 that it has decided to sell its urea business to Yara India for $400 million (Rs 2670 crore).

AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN

05-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for state for ministry of science & technology and earth sciences, Y S Chowdary has informed the upper house of parliament that the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) AGROMET service of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has crossed 19.1 million as on July 2016.

India’s soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.

Maharashtra launches livestock insurance scheme fortnight

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

With launching livestock insurance scheme, Maharashtra has implemented National Livestock Scheme from August 1-15, 2016.

India’s soymeal exports down by 60 per cent in July 2016

04-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian soybean exports has again posted a drop of a whopping 60 per cent at 12,272 tonnes during July 2016, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) said in a statement.

Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates conference on innovations in agricultural mechanization

07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote mechanization in the country, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated two-day Conference on “Innovations in Agricultural Mechanization – Development of linkage among R&D Institutes – Industry – Farmers” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 7, 2016.

Radha Mohan Singh inaugurates conference on innovations in agricultural mechanization

07-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

New Delhi: In order to promote mechanization in the country, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated two-day Conference on “Innovations in Agricultural Mechanization – Development of linkage among R&D Institutes – Industry – Farmers” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 7, 2016.