Agriculture & allied sectors get INR 152,000 crore in 2024-25 Budget, says Chouhan

23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on the budget allocated for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development that the budget presented today is the budget of Amrit Kaal of India.

Vision for edible oil self-reliance takes root in the North-East, says PM Modi

18-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

During the visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  underscored India's self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) in edible oil production.

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.

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.

Indian Finance & Agriculture ministers unveil initiatives to boost agriculture

23-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a momentous event held today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar jointly unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering India's agricultural sector.

Tomar launches PM Kisan mobile app with face authentication feature

24-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has unveiled the PM Kisan Mobile App with an innovative Face Authentication Feature.

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. 

Tomar inaugurates Integrated Biological Control Laboratory in Hyderabad

04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory (IBC Lab) at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) in Hyderabad recently.

Eighth SCO Agriculture Ministers' meet adopts smart agriculture plan under India's chairmanship

02-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a significant development, the 8th meeting of Agriculture Ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries was convened virtually under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey testing labs in Madhya Pradesh

20-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated a number of honey-related facilities in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of World Bee Day.

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.

Millet is the ideal food for keeping diseases at bay, says food processing minister Prahlad Singh Patel

13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Today the food that the world once dismissed as food for the poor and birds are now being used for health purposes. That’s why the year 2023 has been designated as the International Millet Year”,  Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industry and Jal Shakti said at the national conference organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) recently.

Setting up of pack house will change the picture of Haryana, says Agri minister

28-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that Haryana is ahead in crop production and horticulture, it cannot be praised enough.

International Year of Millets 2023 will be an opportunity to promote millets as the nutritious cereals globally, says Tomar

28-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the International Year of Millets (IYOM) – 2023 will provide an opportunity to increase global production, efficient processing and better use of crop rotation and promote millets as a major component of the food basket.

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.

Tomar launches indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease

27-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

Providing a big relief to the livestock of the country, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently launched the indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVac to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease.

Cabinet approves interest subvention on short term agriculture loan of upto INR 3 lakh

22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved to restore Interest Subvention on short term agriculture loans to 1.5 percent for all financial institutions.

Unprecedented work done in agriculture sector during 8 years of Modi government, says Tomar

05-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the national seminar at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour recently.

Agriculture Minister visits National Mithun Research Center, farm in Nagaland

05-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR’s National Research Center on Mithun and a pineapple farm on the first day of his visit to Nagaland.

It is necessary to transform agriculture into advanced farming for the benefit of farmers

04-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently visited the Central Institute of Horticulture in Nagaland and inaugurated a farmers workshop and exhibition.

India has a huge skilled manpower in the form of farmers, says Agriculture minister

04-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that when it comes to development, our vision should be all-round.

Private sector should also join hands with the govt to reduce the use of fertilizers, pesticides, says Tomar

04-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the private sector should also join hands with the government to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides in farming.

Nation will move forward with the strength of Northeast, says Tomar

03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the Government of India wants to realize the vision of all-round and balanced development in the country.

Agri minister inaugurates centenary year celebrations of National Dairy Research Institute

03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana).

Tomar inaugurates DD Kisan Channel studio at Krishi Bhawan

03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

With the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the DD-Kisan channel has set up a studio at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

India, Nepal agree to finalize new MoU for agricultural cooperation soon

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The visiting Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Nepal, Mahendra Rai Yadav, held a meeting with the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently.

Agri minister launches animal vaccine and kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Animal Vaccine and other Diagnostic Kits developed by the ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar, Haryana during a function recently.

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.

India-Israel relations will set new dimensions in the agriculture sector, says Tomar

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, led by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently visited Israel based Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment and Know How Ltd. and NETAFIM Ltd.

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.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates world's first nano urea plant by IFFCO

19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the World's first Nano Urea Liquid plant by IFFCO at Kalol, Gujarat in an effort to provide farmers the means to boost productivity & help increase their income.

Tomar inaugurates administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra

11-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Administrative Building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kandukur in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, affiliated with the Central Tobacco Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently.

Tomar to hold discussion with agritech companies during visit to Israel from May 8-11

07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

A delegation under the leadership of Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Narendra Singh Tomar is going to  visit Israel from May 8-11, 2022  on the invitation from Oded Forer, Minister of Agriculture of Israel for bilateral meetings to discuss various issues related to agriculture between two countries.    

Government to provide 50% subsidy to SC-ST, women and small and medium farmers to buy drones

05-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated and addressed the conference on “Promoting Kisan Drones: Issues, Challenges and the Way Ahead” organized as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Agriculture minister virtually addresses farmers from across the country at the fasal bima pathshala

28-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

As a partof the ongoing “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari Campaign” under Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare participated in a special ‘Fasal Bima Pathshala’ drive under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) recently.

Union agriculture minister inaugurates national conference on agriculture- kharif campaign - 2022

20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 recently at NASC Complex, New Delhi. The Minister expressed satisfaction that that as per 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), total food grains production in the country is estimated at 3160 lakh tonnes which will be an all time record. 

Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration

19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently lauched two portals, one for the Computerized Registration of pesticide (CROP) and the other for Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS).

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.

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.

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.

Madhya Pradesh to set up Agriculture Excellence Centers in cooperation with Israel

04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Consulate General of Israel Kobbi Shoshani met Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his residence during his stay in Madhya Pradesh and development in agriculture sector in Madhya Pradesh.

Govt focus on new 10,000 FPOs will benefit small farmers, says Agri minister

01-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the plan to form 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the country will benefit farmers.

MP government takes crop insurance policies to farmers doorsteps

27-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Meri Policy, Mere Haath' campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in a village Budhi Barlai of Tehsil Sanwer in Indore.

PM addresses a webinar on positive impact of union budget 2022 in agriculture sector

25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi addressed a webinar on positive impact of Union Budget 2022 in Agriculture sector. He discussed the ways in which the Budget will contribute to strengthening agriculture sector.

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.

Govt estimates 316 million tonnes of foodgrains production during 2021-22

18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Record foodgrains production of 316.06 million tonnes is estimated. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narender Singh Tomar said that the new record of foodgrains production in the country is the result of hardwork of farmers, efficient research of scientists and farmer friendly policies of the Government.

Narendra Singh Tomar addresses 60th Convocation of ICAR-IARI

17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently handed over awards and degrees to the 284 students, which includes 8 foreign students, of the Post Graduate School of ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi.

Govt building farmers database, says Narendra Singh Tomar

10-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Department has commenced the work for creating various agricultural services built around a core layer of Farmers’ Database (Agristack) in the country. In order to create Agristack, the department is in the process of finalising the “India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA)” which lays down a framework for building Agristacks.

Provisions in the budget for the holistic development of the agriculture sector, says Tomar

04-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Welcoming the Union Budget presented recently ,Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that it is the budget for the villages, poor people, farmers, women and youth.

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-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector

29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon called on the Indian minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan on 27January 2022.

Modi Naturals forays into ethanol manufacturing, plans to invest INR 250 Cr

26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

In line with the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s vision & roadmap for the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program with a target of 20 percent blending by 2025, Modi Naturals Limited has decided to establish an Ethanol Plant in the state of Chhattisgarh.

India releases SOP for use of drone in pesticide application

25-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

The adoption of drone technology is the need of the times and will benefit farmers, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said while releasing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for drone application in Agriculture.

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.

Modi announces repealing of three farm laws

19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

After regular pressure from few farmers association mainly based in Punjab & Haryana, Prime minister Narendra Modi has decided to repeal all the three farm laws that was passed by the parliament.

India agri ministry identified 10 globally popular exotic fruit crops, 10 indigenous fruit crops for promotion

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar addressed a National Conference on “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently.

India produced 1.25 lakh tonnes of honey, exported 60,000 tonnes in 2020-21

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Kisan Bhawan and Beekeeper Conference at the Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland.

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.

North Eastern states will become oil palm hub of the country, says Tomar

20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Keeping in view the vision of the Prime minister for holistic and balanced progress of North East, the conference began under the chairmanship of the Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar with the watering of the oil palm plant and showcasing of a film on oil palm plantation.

IAAG writes to the Prime Minister for approval of gene-editing guidelines in India

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

India Agriculture Advancement Group (IAAG) International, founded by the stalwarts of Agricultural sector from India and abroad have written to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressing serious concern on the inordinate delay in the approval of Draft Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulatory body under the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

Agri Minister presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in G-20 meeting

20-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Government of India has emphasized re-introducing traditional food items including millet, other nutritious cereals, fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, and organic products in the diet of the people.

Agri Minister inaugurated refurbished gene bank at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world's second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa, New Delhi.

Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Oil Palm

19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).

Agri minister addresses sixth meeting with SCO member states to empower farmers

16-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India has been taking several steps to develop innovative technologies and their dissemination from Lab to Land to empower rural youth, farmers, and farm women, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said in the 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

PM releases PM-KISAN 9th installment, INR 19,500 crores transferred into 9.75 crores farmer accounts

10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released the next installment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) today through video conference.

Oil Palm Developers & Processors Association hails Atmanirbhar move in edible oils

10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

OPDPA (The Oil Palm Developers and Processors Association), the Nodal Agency for Oil Palm Cultivation in India has welcomed the announcement by PM Narendra Modi on taking up Oil Palm plantations aggressively in India to make India self-sufficient in edible oils.

Agri Minister lays foundation stone of plant authority building

23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar laid the foundation stone of the Plant Authority building at Pusa, New Delhi.

Agri minister holds virtual meet with EU agriculture representative Janusz Wojciechowski

17-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

A Virtual meeting between Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Member of the European Commission, Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski, was held recently.

India records highest ever horticulture production at 329.86 million tonnes

17-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Due to farmer-friendly policies of the government, tireless efforts of farmers and research of scientists resulted in horticulture production of 329.86 million tonnes in the year 2020-21, Indian agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.

Over 80,000 people will get employment from 10500 units, says MP Horticulture & Food Processing Minister

16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Development of farmer is necessary to make self-reliant India and self-reliant Madhya Pradesh, state horticulture and food processing minister Bharat Singh Kushwah said at a conference organized by Madhya Pradesh State Agro Industries Development Corporation and PHD Chamber of commerce and industry recently in Bhopal.

Animal Husbandry, Dairying Schemes, Special livestock package gets revising, realigning approval from cabinet

15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of a special livestock sector package consisting of several activities by revising and realigning various components of the Government of India's schemes for the next 5 years starting from 2021-22.

Agri minister addresses a webinar for progress of small and medium farmers

13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the progress of small and medium farmers is the main aim of the government.

Cabinet approves modifications in Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval to the following modifications in the Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’.

Fisheries minister launches the online course mobile app Matsya Setu for fish farmers

06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh has launched the online course mobile app Matsya Setu.

Modi government creates a new ministry of co-operation

06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a historic move, a separate Ministry of Co-operation has been created by the Narendra Modi government for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’.

Agri minister urges Fasal Bima Yojana expansion on crop insurance week

01-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar today launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana during the Crop Insurance Week as a part of the Government’s India@75 campaign ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence.

India sign MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors

22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, and Fiji’s Minister of Agriculture, Waterways & Environment, Dr. Mahendra Reddy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors between India and Fiji in a virtual meeting held today.

Cabinet approves subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilizers for 2021-22

21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22(till the present season).

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.

Karnataka sets up three centres of excellence under Indo-Israel Agriculture project

16-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

For taking forward the Israeli technologies in the field of Horticulture, BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India jointly inaugurated the three Centres of Excellence (COEs) established in Karnataka under Indo-Israel Agricultural Project (IIAP).

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.

RFCL gets cabinet approval to revive neem coated urea plant

10-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of the applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 read with its amendment dated 7 Oct 2014 for the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL).

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.

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)

DGCA give nod to agri ministry for usage of drone under PMFBY

29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulatory authority has given its approval to the agriculture ministry for flying drones to capture images of rice and wheat fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.

India's third advance estimates of principal crops shoot 7.94MT higher for 2020-21

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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Agri minister launches honey testing laboratory project on World Bee Day

23-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

On the occasion of World Bee Day and in the auspicious context of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched the project of setting up a honey testing laboratory at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.

PM releases 8th installment of financial benefit under PM-KISAN

14-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released 8th installment of financial benefit of Rs 2,06,67,75,66,000 to 9,50,67,601 beneficiary farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme today via video conferencing.

Foodgrains production target is set at 307 million tonnes for 2021-22, says agriculture minister

06-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated ‘The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign-2021’ on 30 April, 2021.

Govt establishes institute catering to Women in Agriculture

10-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar said in the parliament today that government has already established an institute, ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture at Bhuvneshwar, Odisha under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi to address the problems and issues of the women in agriculture.

Bamboo markets has been set up for farmers, says agriculture minister

07-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing inaugural session of ‘National Consultation on Opportunities and Challenges for Bamboo in India’ said that so far under the National Bamboo Mission close to 79 bamboo markets has been set up.

Cabinet approves MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors

06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of the Republic of India and Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Fiji for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sectors.

Agri minister distributes awards to top-performing states, districts under the PM-KISAN scheme

25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

India minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar awarded the top-performing States and Districts for their exemplary work with respect to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme recently.

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.

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.

Tomar inagurates virtual Agri-hackathon Atmanirbhar Krishi

01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Virtual Agri-hackathon 2020 organised by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare in association with IARI, Pusa, New Delhi recently.

Next round of govt, farmers dialogue to be held on 4 January 2021

30-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Som Prakash participated in the 6th round of talks with the representatives of farmers’ Unions at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today.

Over 9 crore farmer get INR 18000 Cr deposited via direct benefit transfer

27-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently released the 7th instalment of financial benefit under PM KisanSammanNidhi through video conference.PM also interacted with farmers from Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Farmers narrated their experiences about how they have benefitted since the introduction of the Farm Acts.

Confederation of NGOs of Rural India supports of the new agricultural laws

24-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Delegation of Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI) handed over the letter to Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at Krisw23hi Bhavan on Wednesday extending their support to the new agricultural farm laws.

NAFED to set up 50 e-Kisan Mandi for farmer producer organisations

19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar met members of Farmer Producer Organisations of Federation of Indian FPOs and Aggregators (FIFA) representing 15 states and around 500 FPOs at Krishi Bhawan recently. They expressed their support for the recent Agricultural Reforms by the Government of India.

UP's farmers union supports Farm Acts, bills welcomed across the country, says Narendra Singh Tomar

19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from Uttar Pradesh met the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, at Krishi Bhavan recently.

Cabinet approves INR 3500 Cr assistance for sugarcane farmers

16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved assistance of about INR 3,500 crore for sugarcane farmers (Ganna Kisan).

Farmers protests are state centric, says agri minister addressing ASSOCHAM meeting

16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Describing the on-going farmers' protests as an ''exception'' and ''one state''- centric, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at an ASSOCHAM meeting that there is an atmosphere of excitement about the new farm laws with lakhs of farmers supporting the 'historic reforms' in India's agriculture sector.

Talks between farmers unions, government to continue on December 9

06-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The fifth round of talks with representatives of 40 Farmer Unions was held at Vigyan Bhawan with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Railways & Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce Som Prakash. The next round of talks will take place on 9 December 2020.

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.

Government committed to the welfare of farmers, always ready for dialogue, says Agri minister

02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Commerce and Som Prakash, Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industries interacted with the representatives of Farmers Organizations of Punjab on 1 December, 2020 in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Agri minister unveils capacity development ecosystem of primary cooperatives

27-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Ji has launched Sahakar ecosystem of capacity development of primary cooperatives.

Cabinet approves INR 2500 crore for procuring apples under market intervention scheme in J&K

21-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for the current season also i.e. 2020-21 on the same terms and condition as was done in J&K during last season i.e. 2019-20.

India's Kharif foodgrains production to touch 144.52 MT in 2020-21, agri minister

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's foodgrains production is pegged at record 144.52 million tonnes (MT) in the 2020-21 kharif season notwithstanding COVID-19 crisis, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at a CII's India - International Food & Agri Week on Friday.

India has a robust agriculture, rural economy, says Narendra Singh Tomar

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj today virtually inaugurated India - International Food & Agri Week being organized from 16th to 22nd October 2020.

Fisheries minister releases beneficiary booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian fisheries minister Giriraj Singh has released the 2nd edition of the newsletter 'Matsya Sampada' and a Beneficiary Booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) which provides a comprehensive outline of the different components/activities of the PMMSY scheme and modalities of submission of the proposals, which would be a valuable resource for fishermen and other stakeholders in the sector.

Farmers organization supports new farm bills, help liberation from trading cartels

30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc., on behalf of the entire farming community would like to thank the foresight of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in formulating and successfully passing path breaking Farmer Bills in the Parliament.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute Assam campus at Gogamukh inaugurated

28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture & farmers affairs minister recently inaugurated Narendra Singh Tomar dedicated to the nation yesterday the campus of the new Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Gogamukh, Assam, IARI Assam

Agricultural mechanization must suit the requirements of small and marginal farmers, says Tomar

27-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched in the public domain, the 'Centralized Farm Machinery Performance Testing Portal' which has been developed by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare as a further step to improve services of farm machinery testing institutions and bringing out transparency in the entire process of testing and evaluation of machines.

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.

Parliament passes farm bills, full protection to farmers, procurement at MSP will continue, says Narendra Singh Tomar

20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Parliament today passed two bills aimed at transforming agriculture in the country and raising farmers’ incomes. The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 which were passed by Lok Sabha on 17 September 2020, were passed by the Rajya Sabha also today.

Over 1.67 crore farmers registered on e-NAM platform

19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

As on 31 August 2020, a total of 1.67 crore farmers, 1.44 lakh traders and 83,958 commission agents and 1722 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been registered on e-NAM platform. A total trade value of INR 1,04,313 crore has been recorded on e-NAM platform, agriculture minister, Narendra Singh Tomar informed Rajya Sabha recently.

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.

Agri minister launches 22 bamboo clusters in nine states

15-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated by virtual mode 22 bamboo clusters in 9 States (Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Karnataka). A logo for the National Bamboo Mission was also released.

‘Goal is to double the Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years’, says Modi

10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.

India set a target of 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation in five years

10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has said that government has set the target of covering 100 lakh ha in five years under micro-irrigation.

Agri minister flags off South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi

09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The inaugural run of Anantapur – New Delhi Kisan Rail was flagged off today through video link by Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

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.

PM inaugurates college, administration buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University through video conferencing

03-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, UP through video conferencing. He interacted with the students of the University.

PM's new finance initiative of INR 100,000 Cr agriculture infra fund catalytic for agri-infra development: FAIFA

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s INR 100,000 crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund financing facility.

‘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).

PM launches financing facility of INR 100,000 crore under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

10-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of INR 100,000 crore.

India’s first Kisan Rail between Devlali-Danapur flagged off

08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar along with Railways minister Piyush Goyal has flagged off India’s first inaugural run of ‘Devlali-Danapur Kisan Rail’ through Video Conference recently.

Tomar launches the Sahakar Coop tube NCDC Channel

05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

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.

Government encouraging start-ups in agriculture for enhancing income of farmers; invest INR 11.85 Cr, says Tomar

04-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian government accords very high priority to the agriculture sector. In order to contribute directly and indirectly to enhancing the income of farmers by providing opportunities to them and to provide employment to youth, start-ups are being encouraged, Indian agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.

Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates state of the art honey testing lab in Gujarat

24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has today inaugurated the ‘World Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand (Gujarat) with support of National Bee Board (NBB), through Video Conference.

Benefits of contract farming must reach the small farmers, says Narendra Singh Tomar

16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has lauded the efforts of agricultural scientists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and said that ICAR and KVK scientists also have to ensure that the benefits of contract farming should reach the small farmers.

Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister

16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.

Fish Cryobanks to be set up in different parts of the country, says Giriraj Singh

11-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh announced that government has decided to set up many fish cryobanks in the country.

Bamboo to propel Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in the North Eastern Region, says Dr Jitendra Singh

10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state (Independent Charge) development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh said that bamboo will propel the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in the North Eastern Region.

Agri minister releases operational guidelines for formation, promotion of 10,000 FPOs

10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar in a meeting with the states through Video Conferencing released a booklet on new operational guidelines for formation and promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

Cabinet approves financing facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'

09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.

After recent farm act amendments, farmers can be assured of barrier-free trading, remunerative prices, says Tomar

07-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, rural development & panchayati raj Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government is taking all possible measures to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their produce.

‘FPOs will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues of development’, says Narendra Singh Tomar

06-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar today said that Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues for the development of the country.

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.

Narendra Singh Tomar appeals farmers to adopt best agricultural practices during Kharif season

02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has appealed to farmers to grow different varieties of crops keeping in view the type of farmland in order to make farming a gainful activity.

Narendra Singh Tomar flags off helicopter services for locust control

01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off a helicopter with spray equipment from a helipad facility at Gautam Buddh Nagar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Fisheries minister launches the first edition of the fisheries, aquaculture newsletter ‘Matsya Sampada’

01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh launched the first edition of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Newsletter ‘MATSYA SAMPADA'

Cabinet approves setting up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

In pursuance of ensuring growth in several sectors, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15000 crore.

‘Need to increase private investment in the agriculture sector,’ says Tomar

15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has emphasized on increasing private investment in the field of agriculture.

Agri minister asserts Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium role in formation of 10000 FPOs

15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations lies with the Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium.

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.

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.

Cabinet approves short term loans repayment for agriculture, allied activities till August 31

01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval to extend repayment date up to 31 August 2020 for Standard Short-Term loans up to INR 3 lakh advanced for agriculture and allied activities by banks.

Agri minister hold reviews meeting on locust control operations

29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture & farmers' welfare Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting here today with both the Ministers of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary and Secretary (DAC&FW) Sanjay Agarwal to review the locust control operations

Govt promoting beekeeping with an aim to double farmers’ income, says Tomar

23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said the government is promoting beekeeping as part of its aim to double farmers’ income.

Cabinet approves fisheries scheme for sustainable, responsible blue revolution

21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

With a view to give a push to fisheries sector, Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India.

Cabinet approves interest waiver for Hindustan Organic Chemicals

21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for waiver of interest of INR 7.59 crore (USD $1 million) on government of India loans of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

Agri minister parley with pesticide industry experts on desert locust control

13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to tackle locust menace in the country, Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar spoke with representatives of pesticide manufacturing industry today through video conferencing to fine tune a strategy to prevent locust attacks on agricultural fields.

Indian agri minister calls to make soil nutrient a farmers’ movement

07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers' welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for making integrated soil nutrient management a farmers’ movement.

Government accords highest priority to agriculture sector during the lockdown period, says Tomar

01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said the Government has accorded highest priority to the farming and agriculture sector even during the lockdown period

Direct marketing to de-congest farm produce from mandis during lockdown

26-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

With a view to de-congest farm produce from mandis across the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has asked the state governments to allow direct marketing of farm produce to bulk buyers/big retailers/processors etc.

New technologies much reach farmers through ICAR-KVK network, says Tomar

25-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare affairs minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said in a review meeting that new technologies much reach the farmers through the network of ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

Modi lauds working of Farmer Producers Organization scheme in Maharashtra

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi has lauded the work of Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) work in Maharashtra during the ongoing lockdown imposed due to COVID19.

Agri minister unveils mobile app for transportation of foodgrains, perishables during lockdown

17-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has today launched a farmer friendly mobile application, ‘Kisan Rath’ at Krishi Bhavan today

Tomar launches all India agri transport call centre numbers to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables during lockdown

15-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the All India Agri Transport Call Centre to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables due to the COVID-19 threat.

Agri minister reviews ICAR activities during lockdown, over 5.48 CR farmers engaged via Krishi Vigyan Kendras

14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar reviewed activities of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in helping farmers overcome the problems arising due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the pandemic

States to decide procurement of pulses, oilseeds dates under PSS, says Tomar

09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture, cooperation and farmers' welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said recently that Government has decided that start date of procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) may be decided by the respective States.

Narendra Singh Tomar chairs meeting with state agriculture ministers to review relief steps for farmers

09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting with the States through Video Conferencing (VC) here recently

Indian agri minister holds video conference, directs transport of farm products should not be hampered

08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian minister for agriculture & farmers welfare, rural development and panchayati raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a video conference here today with senior officers to review steps for facilitating farming activities during lockdown

Chaudhary Charan Agriculture University to establish Custom Hiring Centre to help farmers

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University (CCSHAU), one of Asia's biggest and leading agricultural research universities in India has recently announced plans to establish Custom Hiring Centre for farmers in the coming months.

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 agri minister inaugurates the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020

01-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for retention of talent in Agriculture. Inaugurating the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020 recently, he said India has a vast pool of agricultural scientists and specialists graduating from universities every year.

Soil Health Card Scheme helped to achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production

19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has said the Soil Health Card Scheme has helped India achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production.

Indian agri minister holds parley with Brazilian agriculture, livestock minister Ms Costa Dias

28-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Ms. Tereza Cristina Correa da Costa Dias at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral trade opportunities, interests and issues.

Indian agri minister launches two agriculture related mobile Apps

25-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.

Farmers will now have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipment at their doorstep Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said this while launching two mobile Apps

Fortum India inks MoU with Haryana Agri University to make fiber from paddy straw

08-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.

Fortum India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University with the objective to establish collaboration in research about paddy and paddy straw

Argentina agro secretary meets Indian agri minister

18-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar met Dr Luis Miguel Etchevehere, State Secretary of Agro-industry of the Argentine Republic in New Delhi

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

1000 mandis will be linked with e-NAM by 2020, says Indian agri minister

23-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a day-long conference on the theme, “How Government, Industry and Farmers can work together to Make Farming More Profitable”, in Mumbai on 23 January 2019

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

Radha Mohan Singh releases recombinant ELISA kits for livestock sector

10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh today released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious Anaemia

No shortage of urea or any other Fertilizer in the country, says minister

08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of State for Planning (IC) and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Rao Inderjit Singh, in a written reply to a question on neem coated urea, in Lok Sabha today, said that there is no shortage of urea or any other fertilizer in the country and availability is more than the sales.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research approves 14 new breeds of livestock in 2018

27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has approved the registration of record 15 new breeds of livestock and poultry this year alone taking the total to 40 during 2014-18, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at a ceremony for awarding breed registration certificates to the stakeholders said.

Technologies developed by ICAR increasing agriculture production

27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that the technologies developed by the ICAR have significantly contributed to an increase in foodgrain, horticultural crops, milk, fish and eggs production

Indian Council of Agricultural Research approves 15 new breeds of livestock, poultry in 2018

27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

ICAR has approved the registration of record 15 new breeds of livestock and poultry this year alone taking the total to 40 during 2014-18, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh at a ceremony for awarding breed registration certificates to the stakeholders said

India to create modern infrastructure for enhancing farm gate to retail outlet concept

27-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that a developed agri food value chain in the country can not only enhance the farm income of farmers but also make available quality food to the consumers.

India clears MoU with Denmark in animal husbandry, dairying

27-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The MoU was signed on 16 April 2018.

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)

Farmers Welfare plan being implemented in 25 villages between June to July

04-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Indian ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 has launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan

India, Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen partnership in agriculture sectors

24-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh recently met Ms. Carola Schouten, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Netherlands in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi and expressed his desire to further strengthen the existing partnership between the two countries in agriculture and allied sectors

Cabinet approves USD 745 MN for micro irrigation fund with NABARD

16-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved an initial Corpus of INR 5,000 crore (USD 745 million) for setting up of a dedicated “Micro Irrigation Fund” (MIF) with NABARD

Frozen semen station to come up in Purnea with an investment of USD 9.5 MN

14-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

Laying the foundation stone of the frozen semen station in Maranga, Purnea, Indian Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh said that the frozen semen station is being set up at a cost of INR 64 crore (USD 9.5 million) under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission with 100% contribution from the Central Government

India to spend USD 5 BN in agriculture sector till 2020

02-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana" in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with the Central Share of INR 33,269.976 crore (USD 5 billion).

Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue

12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi

Agriculture Minister pitches for a package of measures to boost Maize Productivity

23-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh has called for a package of measures to boost maize production and productivity and realise its potential as the future cereal crop

India unveils rapid detection kits for adulterants in fresh fish

30-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh today launched the Rapid Detection Kits for Adulterants in Fresh Fish, developed by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi

India is the second largest producer of horticultural crops and fruits in the World

18-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said research and development projects in horticulture crops have yielded encouraging results, as a result, the production of horticulture crops have been more than food grains irrespective of adverse climatic conditions.

India distributed 100 million soil health card to farmers during 2015-17

08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Singh said that the objective of soil health card (SHC) is to provide information about the Soil Health to 120 million farm holdings in the country

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.

India sends proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as International Year of Millets

23-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister Radha Mohan Singh has sent a proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as ‘International Year of Millets’

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields

10-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a MoU between India and Philippines in the field of agriculture and related fields

India brings 2.25 MN hectares under organic farming

09-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

India is one of the oldest organic agricultural nations of the world has always promoted an organic method of farming, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said at the Organic World Congress 2017

Indian agri minister addresses farmers issues at 50th CLFMA meet

15-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a gathering at a seminar on Role of Animal Husbandry in Doubling Farmers’ Income, organised by Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) on September 15, 2017, in Mumbai.

India allocates $1.70 BN for Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund

12-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a 'Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund' (DIDF) with an outlay of USD $1.70 billion (INR 10,881 crore)

India approves MoU with Brazil on Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies

01-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Brazil for cooperation in the fields of Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Our Country is the largest producer of milk in the world, declares Indian agri minister

01-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that the Government of India has undertaken several new initiatives in the field of animal husbandry in Gujarat.

Cabinet approves agreement with Poland in agriculture, allied sectors

24-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.

Good potential for cooperation with Norway in the field of dairying: Singh

20-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh met Jon Georg Dale, Norwegian Minister for Agriculture in New Delhi recently.

ICARDA to set up Food Legumes Research Platform in Madhya Pradesh

17-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the Establishment of Food Legumes Research Platform (FLRP) at Amlaha, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh

India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan

29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently

India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan

29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently.

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.

Indian cabinet approves MoU with UAE for cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors

18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates in the field of agriculture and allied sectors

Central government give nod for new Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Jharkhand

18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the 12th Plan Proposal of the DARE/ICAR Plan Scheme of the 'Establishment of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI)-Jharkhand'.

India sign MoU with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries & dairy sector

16-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, Soomilduth Bholah signed on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas recently.

India, Israel committed to strengthen agriculture relations

12-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh met Israeli delegation led by the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister of Israel, Uri Ariel to discuss issues relating to bilateral cooperation in agriculture between India and Israel.

Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh

06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.

PM Modi clears MoU on agriculture, allied sectors with Kenya

06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kenya on bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.

India approves MoU with Portugal in the field of agriculture, allied sectors

04-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Indian union cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors between India and Portugal.

Government to support price of farmers’ products, if market price of pulses drops below support price

27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that for the first time, Government has made provision to ascertain the sale of pulses on support price for the farmers.

Necessary to promote hybrid seeds of improved varieties to cope with global climate change

26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

It is imperative to develop hybrid seeds of improved variety for the areas of varied agricultural climate so as to sort out the problems emerging due to global climate change, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said

Singh visits Mother Dairy, Safal outlets to promote cashless transaction

26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh recently visited some outlets of Mother Dairy Milk and Safal to see the digitalization drive to promote cashless transaction.

Change in climate is key factor for new races of pathogen, says Indian agri minister

17-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that change in environment is key factor for emergence of new races of pathogen, minor diseases of insect-pests become major biotic stresses.

India committed to promote organic farming, says Radha Mohan Singh

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said that central government is committed to promote organic farming in view of the importance of organic farming, with emphasis on sustainable production, food security and soil health.

Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs

10-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Scientists should develop techniques adaptable to the needs of huge number of marginal farmers in the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh

Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs

10-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Scientists should develop techniques adaptable to the needs of huge number of marginal farmers in the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said.

Govt doing every efforts to keep soil healthy, says Indian agri minister

05-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to achieve its target of doubling farmers income, Indian government is taking all efforts that will help farmers achieve this goal, Indian minister for agriculture & famers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said in Roorkee recently.

India's milk availability to go up 500 gram per day by 2022, says Singh

15-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

With growing demand for milk in the country, milk production has grown by 6.7 per cent during 2015-16, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said

Huge challenges ahead to deliver finer technology to farmers

20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

If we desire to change the destiny of India we will have to change the rural scenario, Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh said today in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Traditional, organic farming answer for sustainable agriculture, says Singh

13-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

To fight growing climate change, India will focus on traditional and organic farming, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said recently.

Need for organic farming rises with higher CO2, says Singh

07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The importance of organic farming has increased manifolds while keeping in view the immediate menace of climate change. That is why, the Government of India has launched a Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) and Organic Value Added Development (OVCDNER) schemes under National Sustained Agriculture Mission to promote organic farming in the country.

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.

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.

PM Narendra Modi launches National Agriculture Market

14-Apr-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to double farmers’ income by 2022, Indian prime minister today launched the pilot of e-NAM, the e-trading platform for the National Agriculture Market (NAM) and connected 21 mandis in eight states.

India sign MoU with Lithuania on agri cooperation

25-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Lithuania for cooperation in the field of agriculture

India to set up Organic Farming Research Institute in Sikkim

01-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote organic farming in the country, Indian Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh has announced the establishment of National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) at Gangtok, Sikkim.

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.