Tuesday, 17 February 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has implemented a major amendment to the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, with the goal of boosting crop productivity and…
Theses paddy varieties have been officially approved by both state and national varietal release committees for cultivation in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal…
India’s foodgrain production is expected to hit a record high of 353.95 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year, boosted by excellent harvests of wheat, rice, and maize. The Agriculture…
The updated MSPs are designed to guarantee fair farmer incomes, offering profit margins of up to 63 per cent above production costs. The initiative also encourages the farming of pulses,…
With the introduction of stingless bees as pollinators in different crops under greenhouse conditions, the yield and quality of produce increased several times in different crops. Nagaland University researchers have…
Maharashtra is expecting a reduction of around two lakh hectares in soybean cultivation this year, largely due to farmer dissatisfaction stemming from poor returns last season and unfavorable government policies.…
The campaign will include participation from 731 KVKs, 113 ICAR institutes, state-level departments, and officials from agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, as well as innovative farmers. Under the leadership of Union Minister…
The workshop aimed to build the technical capacity of mango growers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) on scientific post-harvest management (PHM) practices. In a concerted effort…
The Spices Board of India, operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has unveiled financial support for the 2025–26 fiscal year through its flagship SPICED scheme, aimed at promoting…
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the cutting-edge e-RUPI system at the Secretariat on Saturday. Alongside this, he unveiled four ambitious agricultural policies: the Kiwi Policy, Dragon Fruit Policy, Apple…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized the need to modernize India’s fisheries sector by developing smart harbours and markets, and leveraging technologies like drones for the transportation and marketing…
This intelligent robotic system aims to address the recurring challenges faced by farmers in identifying plant diseases and ensuring appropriate and safe pesticide application. Revolutionising Smart Farming, a ground-breaking innovation…
This will help the tractor manufacturers in Northern India to get their tractors tested for CMVR compliance in near vicinity at this institute. Northern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing…
India’s agricultural exports have seen a rise, though Australia’s gains—particularly in lentil exports—have been more pronounced. While the full potential of the trade pact is still unfolding for India, the…
