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Bureau Veritas Uganda secures GAFTA accreditation
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major milestone for Uganda’s agricultural trade ecosystem, Bureau Veritas Uganda has achieved GAFTA accreditation, becoming an Approved Superintendent by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA).
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Kashmir agriculture university get INR 42 Crore push from MEITY
21-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a landmark initiative to modernize agriculture in the Himalayan region, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India, has approved a ₹42 crore project titled “Application of Electronics and ICT in Himalayan Region Crop Management.”
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UP govt sanctions INR 1.5 Crore for model agro-tourism centre at Ayodhya Agriculture University
15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a pioneering move to integrate agriculture with tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the establishment of a model agro-tourism centre at Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya.
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Govt targets 11 Crore digital farmer IDs by 2026-27
07-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major push towards digitizing India’s agriculture ecosystem, the Government has set a target of generating 11 crore Digital Farmer IDs by 2026-27 under its ₹2817 crore Digital Agriculture Mission, approved in September 2024.
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AfDF invest $99 million for development of rice cultivation value chains in West Africa
27-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved initial funding of $99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project. Â
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AfDB grants $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector and value chains to Congo
20-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $260.4 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help finance the Project to Support the Development of Value Chains as part of its backing for the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PADCV-PTA).
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African Development Fund approves $10 million to scale up nutrition project
22-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $10 million from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to implement activities and scale up the impact of the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security project in Liberia.
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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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Mitsubishi Corporation's rice-paddy methane reduction project approved under J-Credit scheme
29-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has announced that its application for the registration of its Rice-paddy methane-reduction project under Japan's J-Credit Scheme has been approved by the certification committee.
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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.Â
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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.
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SSP Shrimp enters Chile market
06-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) announced today it has officially expanded its presence to the Chilean market with retail giant Jumbo, where SSP-approved premium shrimp will be available under Cuisine & Co brand.
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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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Samunnati crosses cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 crores for its pre-approved loan
02-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, an agri-value chain enabler, and India’s largest agri enterprise announced recently that its Instant Pre-approved Loans (Sam IPL), the digital lending solution to nascent Farmer collectives (FPCs/FPOs), has crossed the cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 Crores across 600 loans since its launch last year in July 21.
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Morocco receives USD 180m loan from World Bank to support sustainable agriculture
28-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The World Bank recently approved a USD 180m Investment Project Financing (IPF) loan to support resilient and sustainable agriculture in Morocco.
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Uzbekistan gets USD 200m financial support from World Bank
26-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a USD 200m financing package for the Second Rural Enterprise Development Project (REDP) aimed at supporting the establishment and expansion of farms and rural enterprises in 10 regions of Uzbekistan.
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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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ADB approves grant of USD $3.9 mn to boost rice production in Cambodia
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved grant of USD 3.9m to boost the country’s rice quality and production, and repair the rice supply chain damaged by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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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.
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Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation sanctions credit scheme for Agri projects
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved USD 967,643.50 in seven agricultural loans for projects across the commonwealth at its board meeting last month.
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CCI approves acquisition of Zuari Agro Chemicals Goa plant by Paradeep Phosphates
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the Zuarinagar plant of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited by Paradeep Phosphates Limited.
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Santa Fe Irrigation adopts water reduction program for agriculture
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board approved the adoption of a program that will benefit the district’s agricultural water users.
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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).
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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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National Commodity Clearing Limited board reconstituted
07-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity Clearing Limited (NCCL) is pleased to announce the reconstitution of its Governing Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Public Interest Directors and the reappointment of two existing Public Interest Directors for a term of 3 years, as approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
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NCDEX appoints Arun Raste as new MD & CEO
25-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Arun Raste as the new MD & CEO of India’s leading agri commodity exchange National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) for a period of 5 years.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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Bt cotton only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by govt, agri minister
16-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the government of India.
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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.
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Cabinet approves historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act; Farmers are free to sell their produce
03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a historic decision, the union cabinet today approved historic amendment to the Essential Commodities Act. This is a visionary step towards transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income.
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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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India approves new antibiotics for crops
25-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
India has recently approved Aureofungin, Kasugamycin, Validamycin and Streptomycin+ Tetracycline combination as new antibiotics under the Insecticide Act 1968 for use as pesticides to combat certain fungal and bacterial diseases in plants.
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India release details of National Bamboo Mission
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was approved in April, 2018 for implementation till the end of 14th Finance Commission i.e. 2019-20
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Indian Commerce Ministry holds first national workshop on Agri Export Policy
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The first national workshop on the agri export policy, approved by Cabinet recently, was held in New Delhi toda
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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PM Modi clears agriculture agreement with Kyrgyzstan
15-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for Signing of an Agreement between India and Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in the field of agriculture and food related industry.
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Monsanto shareholders approve merger with Bayer
13-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) has announced that todat at a special meeting, shareholders of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft.
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Indian agri ministry accepts Gujarat govt groundnut procurement rates
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture ministry has approved Gujarat government's proposal on price support scheme for procurement of groundnut during the current Kharif season.
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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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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.
