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Mahindra launches new groundnut thresher for four major growing states
29-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced a new groundnut thresher, expanding its farm machinery portfolio to more than 30 models across crops and regions. The tractor-powered machine is targeted at farmers in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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IN-SPACe commences short term skill development course on space technology in agriculture
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with ISRO, NCVET and Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, commenced a short-term skill development course titled "Essentials of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector", on 27th July 2025 aimed at introducing non-governmental entities and academia to the applications of space technology in agriculture.
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Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub Inaugurated at SVPUAT, Meerut
10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major push to transform Indian agriculture through cutting-edge technology, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Education and Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary jointly inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub and Startup Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT) in Meerut.
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Gaurav Tyagi embarks on 4,000-km padyatra to promote organic farming
07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a determined effort to raise awareness about organic food and sustainable agriculture, Gaurav Tyagi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, has set out on a 4,000-kilometre foot march from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.
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No shortage of fertilisers in UP, says Agriculture Minister
05-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister assures ample fertiliser stocks, strong measures to curb black marketing ahead of Kharif season 2025.
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UP CM urges farmers to grow third crop for higher income
04-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urges farmers to adopt a third crop to boost income, highlights modern farming practices, irrigation schemes, and commercial horticulture at the Lucknow Mango Festival.
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NDDB to run 3 UP dairy plants, Yogi backs rural gains
01-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath inks MoU with NDDB to manage 3 dairy plants, boosting farmers’ incomes, rural economy, and milk quality across Uttar Pradesh.
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UP boosts farm tech; 450 harvesters deployed
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh advances mechanized farming by distributing 450 combine harvesters across 62 districts, empowering farmers and reducing crop loss, with a special focus on women operators.
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Top 5 Rainy Season Crops to Grow in Uttar Pradesh in 2025
25-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Explore the best 5 rainy season crops for Uttar Pradesh in 2025 to boost farm income, improve yield, and ensure climate resilience.
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Govt approves procurement of Moong, Urad in MP and UP
24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan greenlights procurement of moong and urad in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh under PSS to support farmers.
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UP boosts cane farming with 243 new sugarcane varieties
23-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh develops 243 new high-yield sugarcane varieties to boost farmer income, strengthen agriculture, and promote climate-resilient cultivation.
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UP sees surge in livestock, fisheries, and forestry output
02-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh's livestock, fisheries, and forestry sectors reported sharp growth in FY24, strengthening rural livelihoods and contributing significantly to GSDP.
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UP clears 85% dues, sugar yield hits record high
31-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh clears 85% of ₹34,892 crore cane dues. Minister Shahi announces new sugar mill and highlights boost in sugarcane yield.
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Uttar Pradesh backs gene editing for crop yield growth
22-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant push toward agricultural modernization, Uttar Pradesh has voiced strong support for biotechnology and gene editing to transform its farm sector.
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UP, World Bank launch agri, AI projects for 10 lakh farmers
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and digital skill development, the Uttar Pradesh government and the World Bank jointly launched two ambitious programmes on Friday—'UP AGREES' and 'AI Pragya'.
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Krishi Sakhis to boost cow-based natural farming in Prayagraj
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to promote sustainable and chemical-free agriculture, the Uttar Pradesh government has enlisted Krishi Sakhis to mobilize farmers for cow-based natural farming across all 23 blocks of Prayagraj district.
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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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On Kisan Divas, FAIFA felicitates farmers for phenomenal contribution to agriculture
20-Dec-2024 - 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 across the States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. celebrated Kisan Divas 2024 which falls on 23rd December by felicitating five farmers for their outstanding performance and pioneering contribution to the field of agriculture at a stellar ceremony.
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Uttar Pradesh unveils biogas technology program for small and marginal farmers
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Environment, Uttar Pradesh, has initiated a program to promote modern biogas technology among small and marginal farmers.
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Report on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Schemes
31-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Uttar Pradesh, a crucial contributor to India's agricultural output, faces challenges in ensuring consistent irrigation due to factors like variable rainfall and a growing population. To address these concerns, the state government implements various irrigation schemes.
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The Repealed Farm Laws: A Chapter Closed, But What's Next for Indian Agriculture?
29-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
In November 2021, after a year of intense protests, the Indian government repealed three controversial farm laws. These laws, intended to modernize the agricultural sector, sparked widespread discontent among farmers, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
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Farmer Associations' report reveals 300 % surge in agriculture budget allocation over past 9 years
27-May-2024 - 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 across the States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. convened a seminar today at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi - Ensuring Farmer Livelihoods: Enhancing Farmer Incomes Through Sustainable Farming Practices.
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Aqua Schools are revolutionising fish farming in Uttar Pradesh
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Shail Kumari, a farmer associated with Urra Shobha Purva SHG in the Mihinpurva block of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, faced challenges in supplying sufficient food grains for her family due to seasonal flooding.
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Top 10 Wheat Producing States in India
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Explore the top 10 wheat producing states in India, from the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh to the diverse agricultural landscapes of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Discover their contributions to national food security, the challenges they face, and the future of wheat production in India.
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WRMS's crop advisory service to Mentha Crop farmers in Uttar Pradesh showed significant positive outcomes
05-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh, farmers toiling to cultivate Mentha, a high-value crop, encountered numerous challenges. From nutrient deficiencies and unseasonal rainfall to persistent pest issues, their path to success in farming was covered with obstacles.
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ICAR to standardize Plasma-ized Water Tech, partners with Indian subsidiary
20-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
A path-defining memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, Uttar Pradesh and Plasma Water Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of a fast emerging US Ag Tech company, Plasma Water Solutions Inc.
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Corteva Agriscience, 2030 Water Resources Group to transform 40,000 acres to direct seeded rice technique in Uttar Pradesh
25-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, and the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), hosted by the World Bank Group, signed a project to promote sustainable rice production in Uttar Pradesh.
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Bijak launches new logistics service for agri commodities in Maharashtra, UP
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
With an aim to provide easy trading of agri commodities across the country, agritech B2B marketplace startup, Bijak has launched its logistics services in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
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Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
As on 27 May 2021, during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22, over 40 million tonnes of wheat has been procured from over 4.23 million farmers across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.
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ICAR-IVRI transfers technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccine through Agrinnovate
16-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh transferred the Technology - CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccines to Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited in a ceremony held recently.
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Paras Dairy empowering dairy farmers with digital payment system
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
VRS Foods Ltd., one of the leading dairies in India with end to end focus on Farmers and Customers and market preferred dairy products under the brand of Paras, has collaborated with a tech startup, Stellapps for their first of its kind fully automated user friendly Digital Direct Farmers Payment Application "mooPay" in two different milk shed zones of VRS Foods Ltd. - Kanpur Dehat District of Uttar Pradesh, and Malanpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Managing Director/Director – Operation(s), Narender Nagar, under whose visionary leadership this project has been executed.
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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.
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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.
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Bayer expands Better Life Farming initiative in India
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
After the successful implementation of its ‘Better Life Farming’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Bayer has expanded the initiative to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurates organic food processing unit worth INR 50 crore in Uttar Pradesh
09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
With the inauguration of this food processing unit, 5000 farmers will be benefitted and it is expected to leverage an investment of INR 50.33 crores, said Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.
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Kellogg expands its partnership with Technoserve, to improve livelihoods of wheat farmers in Uttar Pradesh
08-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kellogg Company and TechnoServe have announced the ‘Improving Livelihoods for Smallholder Farming Households in Uttar Pradesh’ program for the economic empowerment of smallholder wheat farmers in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, a state that contributes significantly to India’s total agricultural output.
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No locust adults or hoppers spotted in any of the affected areas, agri ministry
02-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April, 2020 till 25 August, 2020, control operations have been done in 279,066 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Locust control operations carried out at 10 places in Rajasthan, 2 places in Gujarat
19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 18 August 2020, locust control operations have been done in 2,76,267 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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Over 4 lakh hectares area in 10 states under locust control operations as on July 23
25-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 23 July 2020, control operations have been done in 202,565 hectares area in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs). Till 23 July 2020, control operations have been done in 198,657 hectares area in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Bihar by State Governments.
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Aerial spraying capacity strengthened for anti-locust operations, says agri ministry
08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Starting from 11 April 2020 till 6 July 2020, control operations have been done in 1,43,422hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs).
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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.
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Locust swarm from Rajasthan has moved towards Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Locust swarm was noticed in Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) in the morning of 26th June 2020 and control teams were deployed to eliminate the locusts. The leftover locusts regrouped and reached Rewari in Haryana yesterday evening where control operations were undertaken from yesterday till early today morning.
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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
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Freshman Valley initiate CSR in Bahjoi
14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Understanding its responsibility towards the society, Uttar Pradesh based dairy plant, Freshmen Valley has organized CSR activity near its plant in Bahjoi, Sambhal district.
