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Skylark Drones unveils India's first software for spray management

17-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.

As India's agricultural drone sector prepares for exponential growth, Skylark Drones, a leading startup providing drone solutions unveiled DMO-AG at the Krishi Darshan Expo 2025 in Hisar - a first-of-its-kind software platform set to transform how agricultural drones are managed and operated across the country.
ICAR DG new agricultural facilities at KVK Cuttack to boost farming innovation

13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a significant push for agricultural advancement, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), inaugurated several crucial facilities at the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Cuttack.
Minister Saji Cheriyan launches demonstration of hatchery-produced giant trevally farming

08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) has started a demonstration of giant trevally (vatta) farming, using hatchery-produced seeds from the Vizhinjam centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
KVK Ernakulam to conduct PMKVY skill development programme

29-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ernakulam of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will conduct a comprehensive skill development programme under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
Karnataka receives INR 235 Crore as third installment under RKVY Scheme

28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector in Karnataka, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW) has released Rs. 235.14 crore to the state government as the third installment under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme for the financial year 2023-24.
Ernakulam KVK drives Kerala's millet market growth, promotes healthy millet-fish fusion flavors

25-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to facilitate market value chain for millets within Kerala and popularise fusion flavours of millet-fish combo as a balanced diet.
KVK’s millet-fish fest to host recipe contest

23-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will organise a recipe contest at the upcoming ‘Millet-Fish’ fest to be held on December 28-30 at CMFRI.
Balwaan Krishi unveils ISI-Certified agricultural equipment in India to help farmers improve yields, sustainability

20-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Balwaan Krishi, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, has launched its ISI-certified range of agricultural equipment.
Cisco and Social Alpha Unveil Krishi Mangal Second Cohort to Accelerate Innovations for Small and Marginal Farmers

25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Cisco and Social Alpha have announced the second cohort of the Krishi Mangal accelerator program, which aims to accelerate innovations for small and marginal farmers in India.
NCAER releases report on how to make India a global powerhouse in farm machinery

27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is one of India’s premier economic policy research think tanks latest report on the “Making India a Global Powerhouse in Farm Machinery Industry” was released by Mrs. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at Krishi Bhawan on recently.
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.
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.
Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari campaign under azadi ka amrit mahotsav launched by union agriculture minister

27-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

While launching the “Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (25th- 30th April 2022) Union Agriculture Minister interacted with farmers across the country who were present in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in towns and cities in various states across India.
The government has made provision for opening of krishi vigyan kendra in the rural districts

20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government has made provision for opening of KrishiVigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts keeping in view the rationale that new agricultural technologies and best practices are assessed and demonstrated at farmers’ fields.
Over 6000 farmers shift to organic farming in Punjab

19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Over 6000 farmers in Punjab moved to organic farming in the state of Punjab under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) during the last three years.
Govt giving incentives to farmers for green farming

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government is promoting non chemical farming under the names of organic and natural farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and Bharitya Prakratik Krishi Padhati along the river Ganga .
Innovative farmers awarded during Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022

14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, organised by IARI, New Delhi, on the theme “Self-reliant farmer with technical knowledge” during March 9-11, 2022, has been concluded recently.
Farmers purchased more than 1100 quintals of Pusa seeds

14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

On the second day of the Krishi Vigyan Mela organized by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, thousands of farmers from all over the country took benefit of the Mela.
From seed to market govt overnment is providing all facilities to the farmers, says Kailash Choudhary

14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary inaugurated Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022 in New Delhi recently.
Govt promoting organic food under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

16-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Organic foods are safe, healthy and free from chemical and pesticides. There has been shift in demand for organic products, especially fruit and vegetables in the cities due to increased awareness about organic food in consumers including younger generation.
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.
NBHC enters into digital auctioning, trading of agri-commodities with Krishi Setu App

09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) has announced the launch of its electronic application ‘Krishi Setu’, a one-stop solution in post-harvest agri value chain offering seamless user-experience & reduced operational inconveniences in trade execution, through end-to-end digitized processes.
Maha's Palghar university DBSKKV signs MoU with ISKCON to revolutionize farming

26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidhyapeeth (DBSKKV) of Dapoli in Ratnagiri district have joined hands to bring about Agricultural reforms and change patterns of farming in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, considered to be a backward area of the state in Agricultural farming.
KVK organized national webinar to enhance farmers’ income on vegetable nutrition security

24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab under the aegis of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized a National Webinar on “Vegetables for Nutrition Security and Enhancing Farmers’ Income.”
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.
Digital India Corporation sign MoU with ICAR for providing demand based tele agriculture advisories to farmers

09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to facilitate farmers by providing location specific ‘Demand Based Tele Agriculture Advisories’, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology have signed an MoU on 9 June 2021 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Findoc Commodities bags NCDEX's Krishi Award 2021

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), the only commodity exchange in the country promoted by national level institutions, has awarded Findoc Commodities with Krishi Pragati Awards 2021.
Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga exports 1.2MT jackfruits to London

21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major step towards harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London.
ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Institutions (ICAR) along with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) jointly organized a Webshop to discuss about the strategies for speeding-up and setting-up of Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in 116 blocks in the country under the recently launched Central Scheme.
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.
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.
SBI integrates YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar

07-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

With an aim to digitally empower its farmer customers and make them future-ready, the country’s largest lender State Bank of India has facilitated the integration of YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar under its Mandi section.
ICAR organises online vocational training on 'Scientific management of goats'

22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

A three days online vocational training programme was conducted on “Scientific management of Goats'' by Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, ICAR –CCARI, Goa during 19 to 21 October 2020.
4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020 webinar inaugurated by Parshottam Rupala

15-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The two-day ‘4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ webinar started in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Parshottam Rupala in his special address appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture for organizing the ‘4th Indian Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ at this crucial time.
State Bank of India launches new feature on YONO Krishi Platform for farmers

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

India largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has introduced a new feature known as Kisan Credit Card Review on YONO Krishi.
‘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).
ICAR, KVKs should develop area-wise models, guide farmers on best and diverse agricultural practices, says agri minister

06-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

A three-day zonal workshop of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh was organized from 29 – 31 July 2020.
Securing farmers with technology: How Agritech can be a solution to farmers’ produce-related woes

30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), e-NAM, and Soil Health Management (SHM) can bring significant relief to the farming sector.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
India offers assistance for organic farming

18-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

Realizing the potential and benefits of organic farming and to improve the economic condition of farmers in the country, Government of India is promoting organic farming through the dedicated schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Ernakulam KVK launches farm service centre to support farmers

11-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.

In an effort to combat shortage of skilled labour for farming activities in the district, the Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a farm service centre equipped with a wide range of farm machineries and equipments to offer paid services in all kinds of farm initiatives
Ernakulam KVK launches drip irrigation kit for vegetable growers

12-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

The drip irrigation kit—IrrigateEasy— developed by Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is ready for sale at its sales counter at CMFRI
CMFRI expands to Lakshadweep

08-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) expanded its wings to Lakshadweep islands with the institute taking over administrative control of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) situated at Kavarathi Island
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
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.
India to open agri science centre in all districts

20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

With a view to provide advance agricultural technical assistance, Indian agriculture ministry has announced at least one agriculture science centre-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) in all 687 districts of the country.
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.
Drip irrigation promoted under Per Drop More Crop Agri Irrigation Scheme

12-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of state for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala in the lower house of parliament said that drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted under “Per Drop More Crop” component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) {erstwhile scheme on Micro Irrigation has been subsumed under PMKSY since 1st July, 2015}.
AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN

05-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

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

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