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Government increased MSP on Raw Jute by INR 285 in 2024-25 Season
10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a move to support jute farmers, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2024-25 season.
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CMFRI proposes ‘shark hotspots’ to protect endangered species
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed to demarcate "shark hotspots" in Indian waters to implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations, given the declining trend of shark catches.
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Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season
01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2024 season recently.
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Arya.ag and Commodities Control set new standards in Toor crop surveillance in India
05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its recent partnership with commoditiescontrol.com, owned by CC commodity info services LLP. Under this partnership.
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Cabinet approves MSP for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24.
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Agriculture minister inaugurates state-of-the-art EEI Golden Jubilee Auditorium
15-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the EEI Golden Jubilee Auditorium at Extension Education Institute (EEI) in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad recently.
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ICAR, World Bank issue Delhi Declaration on Modernisation of Agricultural Education System at International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem
28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
There is a need to strengthen digital Infrastructure including digital e-learning content and deployment of emerging immersive technologies across Agricultural Higher Education Institutions in India. Institutionalizing a system-wide Digital Capacity Building Program across stakeholders to improve systemic digital competence, knowledge and skills is also a necessity.
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ICAR, World Bank conference calls for creating a blended learning ecosystem in agriculture
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
The International Conference on Blended Learning Ecosystem for Higher Education in Agriculture 2023, hosted jointly by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank from March 21-23 as a part of the National Agricultural Higher Education Project’s (NAHEP) Resilient Agricultural Education System (RAES) development initiative has more than ten academic partners from around the world representing over ten countries deliberating on the best strategies in blended teaching and learning in agricultural education.
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Unreasonably high standards a concern for exporters, says official
20-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Certain countries have set “unreasonably high” standards for import of commodities as part of precautionary norms, causing concern for marine exporters from developing nations and raising the cost of production manifold, according to a top government official.
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Samunnati becomes a member of GLOBALG.A.P, to promote sustainable farming at scale in India
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati Agro Solutions Private Limited, one of the prominent agri enterprises in India, joins hands with Germany-based GLOBALG.A.P., the leading body for setting global standards for agricultural produce particularly, on food safety and quality. Samunnati and GLOBALG.A.P. together aim to collaborate in developing standards for crops such as cereals, pulses, and oilseeds that are important for the nation.
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MPEDA to hold a conference on seafood regulatory harmonisation among G-20 countries
12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Seeking to make deeper inroads in the seafood market of Europe, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will hold a conference on the harmonisation of regulations for seafood among G-20 countries in July this year.
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Indian Immunologicals inks partnership with CIFE, to launch country’s first commercial fish vaccines
29-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer, has announced partnership with Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institute for the commercial development of vaccine against common bacterial diseases in freshwater fishes.
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ICAR holds brainstorming session on mainstreaming agriculture in school curriculum
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) organized a brainstorming session today to mainstream agriculture curriculum in school education. It was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently.
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CCEA approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23
19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23.
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NMIMS Shirpur campus commences admission for a 4-year degree program at School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), a Deemed-to-be University has commenced admission for four years B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) undergraduate degree program to impart education in agriculture and allied sectors from a wider perspective.
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Cabinet approves minimum support price of raw jute for 2022 -23 season
23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2022-23 season. The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.
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Bayer inks partnership with Asian University for Women on agribusiness
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Asian University for Women (AUW) and Bayer AG have announced that Bayer will fund the university education of sixteen AUW students through the Bayer Scholarship Program.
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USDA NIFA Invests USD 16m for undergraduate agriculture research and extension experiences
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a USD 16m investment in agricultural education and workforce development for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
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Research and development in agricultural sector
14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has developed a clear roadmap for next 10 years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of our people, farmers’ prosperity and to enhance natural resource base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector.
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Implementation of Pradhan mantri kisan maan dhan yojna
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PMKMY) is being implemented in order to provide social security net for the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension. Under this scheme, provision has been made for payment of a minimum fixed pension of Rs. 3,000/- to the eligible small and marginal farmers, subject to certain exclusion clauses, on attaining the age of 60 years
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Cabinet approves MSP for 2022 Copra season
25-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2022 season.
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Need for resilient agriculture to tackle the uncertainties of the future, says agriculture commissioner
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
We need to promote integrated waste management systems, green chemistry, bio solutions, and pesticides, which will help to produce safe food. We will start with certifications and multi-levels safety standards that will ensure safe food production and consumption, Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India said.
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Kerala Feeds distributes smartphones to students
05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Feeds Ltd (KFL) today presented smart phones to five economically disadvantaged students of the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Kuttichal in the district to support their online education.
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Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse, Central Warehousing Corporation
24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Taking another step towards implementing the direction of “Minimum Government Maximum Governance” given by Prime Minister, promoting ease of doing business and bringing private sector efficiencies in Public Sector Undertakings.
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ICAR's NAHEP invites EOI for Social Safeguard consultancy services
15-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), a World Bank Project of INR 1,100 crore invites EOI from well qualified and experienced Consultant to provide support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of NAHEP,ICAR.
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Cabinet approves minimum support prices for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22.
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Sid’s Farm announces 27 tests before delivering milk to consumers
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s Farm, a new dairy brand has announced that the company performs 27 tests based on FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) legal standards of milk and milk products.
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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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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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New Education Policy will make agricultural sector more prosperous, employment-oriented, says agri minister
29-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
The science-driven path developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to resolve the various agricultural and farming problems along with the government's schemes for doubling the farmers' income by 2022, Indian agriculture minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare said.
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Cabinet increase MSP of Copra by INR 375 per quintal for 2021 season
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of copra for 2021 season.
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NCDC sanctions INR 19444 Cr for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), the apex financing organization of the agriculture ministry has sanctioned as the first installment, funds amounting to INR 19444 crores to the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Telangana for Kharif paddy procurement under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations.
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To enhance farm mechanization among women, ICAR announces agtech hackathon
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women friendly equipments, a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” has been planned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP).
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Indian Veterinary Research Institute sign technology license agreement on brucellosis vaccine with Hester Biosciences
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), which has developed a 'Brucella abortus S19Δ per vaccine' has signed a technology license agreement (TLA) with Ahmedabad-based Hester Biosciences Limited through a virtual platform.
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Govt fixes minimum support price of 22 agricultural crops
23-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
overnment fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors.
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Cabinet approves Rabi crops MSP for marketing season 2021-22
21-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.
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Funding in agricultural research was 0.67% of total agricultural gross domestic product
16-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The public money spent on agricultural research and education to total of agricultural gross domestic product in India was 0.67% during 2017-18 at current prices.
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‘Krishi Megh is a step forward towards digital agriculture of New India’, says Tomar
11-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister today virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) along with the KVC ALUNET (Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Chhatr Alumni Network) and Online Accreditation System for Higher Agricultural Educational Institutions (HEI).
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LPU’s agriculture student bags biggest scholarship worth INR 1.3 crore from Australian National University
24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a first for agriculture education in India, Sumant Bindal, an M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) student of Lovely Professional University (LPU), has bagged a fully-paid scholarship worth INR 1.3 crore from Australian National University (ANU).
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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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National Medicinal Plants Board sign MoU with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
07-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under Ministry of AYUSH has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) under Department of Agricultural Research and Education on 6 July 2020.
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PM Narendra Modi reviews progress of Indian Council of Agricultural Research
05-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of agriculture research, extension and education in India through video conference recently.
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Government increases MSP of dehusked coconut by INR 129 per quintal for 2020 season
23-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Government of India has declared Minimum Support Price for mature dehusked coconut for the season 2020 at INR 2700 per quintal, thus hiking the MSP by 5.02 percent from INR 2571 per quintal during season 2019.
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Modi cabinet increases Kharif crops MSP by over 50% for marketing season 2020-21
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2020-21 by over 50 percent.
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Tribal ministry includes 23 additional minor forest produce items in MSP list
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministry of tribal affairs has announced the inclusion of 23 additional minor forest produce (MFP) to its Minimum Support Price (MSP) list.
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Tribal ministry raises MSP for 49 minor forest produce due to COVID 19
02-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a crucial announcement affecting the livelihoods of tribal gatherers, the ministry of tribal affairs today revised the minimum support price (MSP) for minor forest produce (MFP) of 49 items
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Govt agencies buys 133,987 tonnes of pulses, 29,264 tonnes of oilseeds directly from farmers
21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Reaching out to farmers amidst COVID19 crisis, central government agency, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) have started procuring pulses, oilseeds directly from the farmers at the minimum support price.
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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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ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project
28-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Skilled human resources in agriculture must become the basis of agricultural advancement and in view of this, the Modi government has given special emphasis on the upliftment of agricultural education. This was stated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh
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ICAR sign MoU with Department of Biotechnology for agricultural research, education
15-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
In order to leverage the efforts, the Department of Biotechnology and Indian Council of Agricultural Research has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for much-needed emphasis on multi-disciplinary R&D activities and nurturing innovations in Agricultural Biotechnology Research and Education
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India increases MSP for Kharif crops
03-Aug-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane on the basis of recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors.
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India approves three year action plan of agricultural education division & ICAR institutes
13-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of the scheme for Agricultural Education Division and ICAR Institutes with an outlay of Rs.2225.46 crore[Rs. 2197.51 crore + Rs. 27.95 crore (State share)
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CMFRI extends support to tribes in cage fish farming
20-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Aimed at uplifting the living standards of the tribes, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) extended technical support in cage farming to around 35 tribal families in T V Puram panchayat in Vaikom, Kottayam
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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].
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Indian Council of Forestry Research develop high-yielding plant species varieties
27-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Three institutes of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, have developed 20 high-yielding varieties of plant species
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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.
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Central Institute of Fisheries Education bags first prize at Alltech Innovation
27-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) team won first place for their innovative project to make aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, cleaner and greener at the second annual Alltech Innovation Competition held in Bengaluru, India.
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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
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Veterinary Council of India get additional land
05-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for transfer two acres of land from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi to the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) on lease basis for a period of 99 years at a total lease rent of Rs.8,01,278/- @ Rs. 1 per sq. meter per year.
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Animal husbandry secretary reviews production, quality control of veterinary biological in India
16-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Devendra Chaudhry has reviewed the progress on the resolutions and recommendations made in the one-day brainstorming workshop on developing a dynamic road map for harmonization of production and quality control of veterinary biological in India in a meeting held in New Delhi.
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India have 67,784 registered veterinary practitioners, 46 Vet colleges
28-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
As against the estimated requirement of 67200 veterinary doctors in the country, there are 67,784 registered veterinary practitioners as on March 31, 2015, Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Sudarshan Bhagat informed the parliament recently.
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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.
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CCEA Approves MSP for Rabi crops of 2019-20 to be made in Rabi marketing season 2020-21
22-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi Crops of 2019-20 to be marketed in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21.