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India's 2023 Horticulture Data: Final & 1st Advance Estimates
10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the Final Estimates of 2022-23 and First Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops compiled on the basis of information received from States/ UTs and other governmental source agencies.
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Rozana, rural commerce startup gets US $22.5 MN from Bertelsmann India Investments, Fireside Ventures
06-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Rozana, a rural commerce startup announced its latest funding round of USD 22.5 Mn. The round was led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) with participation from Fireside Ventures and existing investors. Rozana's mission is to leverage tech and data science to cater to unique local demands of 1 billion Indians outside the scope of online commerce.
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NABARD, National Rural Livelihood Mission MoU to benefit women SHGs
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marking a strategic alliance to benefit rural women SHGs, NABARD and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI inked a landmark MoU on 27 February 2024 in NABARD’s Head Office, Mumbai.
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BASF, MSD Animal Health become associate members of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership
06-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) announces the incorporation of BASF and MSD Animal Health (Merck) joining the initiative as Associate Members, in a collaborative mission of transforming the aquaculture industry into one more responsible for both people and the environment.
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Fasal cultivates future of horticulture value chain with INR 100 Cr Series-A funding
15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's full-stack horticulture pioneer Fasal announced that it has raised INR 100 crores in its Series-A funding round led by TDK Ventures and British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom's development finance institution and impact investor, with contribution from ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Navam Capital and Aureolis Ventures.
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Bayer, GenZero, and Shell join hands to reduce methane emissions in rice cultivation
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Bayer, GenZero, and Shell Energy India Private Limited, alongside other experts, have embarked on a mission to combat methane emissions in rice cultivation.
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Fasal SBI partnership to financially empower farmers, accelerate the transformation of India's horticulture ecosystem
29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fasal, India's leading horticulture-first, full-stack Agri-tech company, today announced its partnership with State Bank of India (SBI), aimed to provide farmers with easy access to capital.
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Fasal introduces national procurement network to revamp horticulture value chain
01-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Fasal, India's earliest sustainable horticulture farm network company and the one-stop-shop for horticulturalists, today announced expansion into the farming output business with the launch of 'Fasal Fresh'.
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Cluster development programme can transform horticulture and farmers' lives
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Horticulture Cluster Development Programme is going to have a big positive impact on Indian agriculture as it would address the long-pending issues of small-land holdings.
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Polymatech unveils next-gen horticulture LED grow light
13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Polymatech Electronics, India's first semiconductor chip manufacturer specialising in Opto-semiconductors, announced the launch of its new horticulture LED products: Ravaye full-spectrum packages and modules, as well as monochromatic LEDs.
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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.
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Farmers Fresh Zone acquires milk chain platform AM Needs
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Farm produce online retailer Farmers Fresh Zone (FFZ), incubated in Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has acquired milk delivery platform AM Needs for $2 million (INR 15.95 crore) in cash and stock deal.
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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.
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Promotion of crop diversification by government
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
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Promotion of crop diversification by government
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to encourage diversified production of crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton & oilseeds under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
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Agriculture should be connected to technology digital agriculture mission
23-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Department has constituted a High Level Task Force, which is in the process of finalizing “India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA) report. Task Force invited comments from subject experts, farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and general public and considered them.
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Ananthapur banana cluster and horticulture cluster development programme reviewed
18-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, visited the Karnapudiki Village of Narpala Mandal in Ananthapur District to review the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (HCDP) of National Horticulture Board.
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GoI to provide financial assistance under MIDH for setting up cold storages facility
02-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government does not provide loans for the setting up of cold storage under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). However, Government is implementing the following schemes under which financial assistance is provided for setting up cold storage throughout the country.
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India showcases export potential of organic & horticulture produce at EXPO2020 Dubai
22-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
To project the strength of India’s organic agriculture and horticulture products in the global market, India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai hosted a seminar “Indian Organic and Horticulture Sector–Moving Up the Value Chain’ as part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight.
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Har Medh Par Ped promoting tree plantation on farmlands
15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive.
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India's horticulture crops production estimated 331.05 MT during 2020-21
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released 2020-21 (Third Advance Estimates) of area and production of various horticultural crops which estimated 331.05 million tones.
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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.
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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).
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Govt promotes plantation of trees scheme for land holding farmers
12-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
To tap the potential of agroforestry, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme since 2016-17.
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India using modern technology for crop production forecasting, says agri minister
09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare ministry is funding various projects for Crop Production Forecasting, which includes FASAL Scheme (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology and Land based observations) and CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment and Management using geo-iNformatics).
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APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmers’ income via unique agricultural produce
23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give a boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce, and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions.
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Bayer committed to increase fruit, vegetable consumption
22-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bayer reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased worldwide consumption of fruits and vegetables with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business strategy for horticulture.
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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.
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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.
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Biotech KISAN Programme gets special call from DBT to improve agriculture productivity in NE Region
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for the North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme “Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)”, with the aim to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems.
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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).
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Govt empowering farmers through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
To empower the farmers through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme, central government has released funds for various activities of Farm Mechanization like Establishment of Custom Hiring Centres, Farm Machinery Bank, High-tech Hubs and distribution of various agricultural machinery etc to different states.
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Parshottam Rupala launches bamboo market page on GeM portal
06-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) have been working together for having a dedicated window on the GeM portal for marketing of Bamboo Goods (Bamboo based products & Quality Planting Materials).
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J&K govt signs MoU with GoAir for agri produce transportation
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a significant decision, the Jammu and Kashmir government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Mumbai based private airliner, GoAir for the transportation of perishable horticulture and agricultural produce to various destinations across the country.
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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)
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Agri ministry signs MoU with Central Silk Board for promotion of agroforestry in silk sector
10-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Silk Board under the Ministry of Textiles on a convergence model for the implementation of Agroforestry in the silk sector under the ongoing Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme.
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Govt focused on providing quality seeds to farmers, states get funding for setting up seed processing-cum-storage godown units
09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and productivity in the country through various components namely Seed Village Programme, Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchyat Level, National Seed Reserve, Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.
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Total horticulture production pegged at 326.58 MT in the first advance estimates of 2020-21
08-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates of 2019-20 and First Advance Estimates of 2020-21 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops.
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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.
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Agriculture ministry organizes virtual meet on value chain creation for Kiwi fruit
11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture along with Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland organized a virtual meeting on ‘Value Chain Creation for Kiwi fruit – Farm to Fork’ keeping in mind the popularity of the fruit due to its tremendous commercial potential.
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India's Kharif crops sowing acreage touches 1116.88 lakh ha area during current season
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture ministry have put all efforts in successful implementation of mission programs and flagship schemes. Progress of area coverage reported is 1116.88 lakh ha area compared to corresponding period of last year 1066.06 lakh ha.
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India has 8186 cold storages facilities with a capacity of 37.42 million tonnes
27-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
As per available information, there are 8186 numbers of cold storages with capacity of 374.25 Lakh MT (37.44 million tonnes) is available in the country for storing perishable horticulture produce like fruits and vegetables.
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Government statement on cropping patterns
20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Food Security Mission, NFSM, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, MIDH, State Agricultural Universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR, ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram, Agro Climatic Zonal Conferences, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, cropping systems, AICRP-Integrated Farming Systems, farmers
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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.
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Chennai based aquaculture company launches direct to farmer Aquaconnect HUBS
08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a mission to shrimp and fish aquaculture farmers to improve their farm productivity, Chennai based Aquaconnect announced the launch of Aquaconnect HUBS, a first of its kind Direct to Farmer initiative.
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India 2nd advance estimates 320 MT of horticulture crops during 2019-20
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the 2nd Advance Estimates of 2019-20 that said that during the period, 320.48 million tonnes of horticulture crops will be produced in 25.66 million hectares of land.
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India releases horticulture crops 1st advance estimates for 2019-20
27-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
India's Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates of 2018-19 and 1st Advance Estimates of 2019-20 of Area and Production of various Horticulture Crops.
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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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Bayer showcases Root2Success for healthy soils and roots
30-Aug-2018 - 0 Comments.
At the 30th International Horticultural Congress (IHC2018), which will take place from August 12 to 16 in Istanbul, Turkey, Bayer introduces its latest innovations and novel approaches for sustainable horticulture production.
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India release second advance estimates of various horticulture crops
28-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the 2017-18(2nd Advance Est.) of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops
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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
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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.
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India's horticulture production during 2016-17 estimated to be around 300 million tonnes
31-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops for 2016-17.
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Over 8.8 MN milk producing animals identified under bovine scheme
21-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.
Under the Pashu Sanjivni component under National Mission on Bovine Productivity scheme, over 88 million milk producing animals out of 300 million cattle and buffaloes are being identified using polyurethane tags with 12 digit unique identification (UID) number.
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India releases final estimate of 2015-16, first advance estimates for 2016-17 horticulture crops
21-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Final Estimates: 2015-16 and First Advance Estimates of 2016-17, of area and production of horticulture crops.
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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.
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Haryana to develop 340 villages as horticulture villages
10-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Haryana state government has decided to develop 340 villages as Horticulture Villages at a cost of $13.94 million (Rs 93 crore) during the Golden Jubilee year of the State. It has also decided to establish 140 clusters in these villages.
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Telangana to set up horticulture university
09-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
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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.
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India’s horticulture output records marginal growth to 283.36 MT
10-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India’s horticulture production has recorded a marginal growth in horticulture production at 283.36 million tonnes during 2015-16, which is 0.8 per cent higher than the previous year.
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Jharkhand to grow as agri state, says CM
27-Dec-2015 - 0 Comments.
Pointing that Jharkhand has full potential to grow as agriculture state, state chief minister, Raghuvar Das said that mineral-richstate has enough potential to grow in sectors like horticulture.