Rajasthan surpasses target for millet outlets in rural areas
Rajasthan Government exceeds target, establishes 152 millet outlets to promote nutritious and sustainable food options in rural areas
Foodgrain, fruit and vegetable yield rose this year, says Agriculture Minister
Centre, States discuss rabi preparations, seed and fertilizer supply
House panel members raise questions on non-tariff barriers for Indian agricultural exports to EU
The meeting with Commerce Secretary comes a day before EU negotiators sit down with the Indian government to discuss EU-India Free Trade Agreement
Pre-cocoon support rejuvenates Bodoland silk industry
Three years after the launch of a sericulture mission, the annual income of each silkworm rearer has touched 100,000
GST cuts to benefit 10 crore dairy farmers: Ministry of Cooperation
The GST rate cuts on dairy products, farm inputs, and food processing items are set to positively impact over 10 crore dairy farmers and bolster the cooperative sector, according to the Ministry of Cooperation. This restructuring addresses inverted duties in fertilizer manufacturing, aiming to stabilize prices for farmers and ensure timely input availability.
YSRCP to organise Annadata Poru in Andhra Pradesh on September 9
Terming Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus claim that there is no shortage of urea as false, YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy alleges that farmers raising their voice are being intimidated
Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi drive coconut prices to new highs
Across South India, coconut prices have surged from Rs 15-25 to Rs 80-100 due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, climate change impacts, and pest infestations. Neglect of plantations and reduced yields have exacerbated the shortage, impacting copra, oil, and fresh nut availability. Despite being the largest producer, India faces a global crisis affecting prices and supply.
Agriculture Minister asks Collectors to closely monitor urea supply, availability and distribution
Atchannaidu also instructs officials to divert stocks from the surplus areas to the regions facing shortage
Niti Aayog suggests ways for India to become self-reliant in pulses. The goal is to double pulse production by 2047. Production may reach 34.45 million tonnes by 2030. By 2047, it may further rise to 51.57 million tonnes. The plan includes better farming methods and technology. Focus is on high-quality seeds and climate-smart practices.
The State government has been able to get higher allocation of urea from the Centre due to the initiative taken by the Chief Minister, he says
NITI Aayog recommends multiple strategies to enhance pulses production
The role of pulses in ensuring food security, nutritional well-being, and sustainable agriculture with significant environmental benefits is very critical, says report
The stocks exceed the demand this season, the Chief Minister asserts, and orders officials to curb black marketing of urea and ensure its uninterrupted supply to the farmers
Procurement target of rice grown in Kharif at 463.5 lakh tonnes
The Centre has set a rice procurement target of 463.50 lakh tonnes for the Kharif season. In a meeting chaired by Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, the Department of Food and Public Distribution discussed procurement arrangements with States/UTs and FCI for the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, also setting a target of 19.19 lakh tonnes for coarse grains/millets.
Make urea available for Odisha farmers, demands former CM Naveen Patnaik
Delay in the Talcher fertiliser plant, whose foundation stone was laid in 2018, is also a concern, said Mr. Patnaik in a letter to J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu releases Krishna waters into Kuppam tank
It marks the completion of the final stretch of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project in Chittoor district; farmers now hope to galvanise agricultural activity as the waters will help fill 110 tanks and irrigate about 6,300 acres of ayacut
Palaniswami slamsDMK government over clearance for hydrocarbon exploration
The permission toONGC for drilling onshore exploratory wells at 20 places inRamanathapuramdistrict was granted with the governments knowledge; this is against the interests of farmers, says the AIADMK general secretary
Farmers and entrepreneurs will showcase a range of products at Mannarangile Gramachantha at Bharat Bhavan every Friday
While demand has shot up, supply during the Kharif season is limited
Farmers urged to apply for Annadata Sukhibhava through grievance module by August 20
Applications can be submitted at Rythu Seva Kendras, says Dilli Rao, Director of Agriculture
PM Modi vows to stand like a wall to protect interests of farmers from any unfriendly policies
PM Modi on Friday declared from Red Fort that he will stand like a wall to protect farmers and fishermen from any unfriendly policies, ensuring their rights and interests remain secure.
PM Modi to launch National Natural Farming Mission on August 23: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Natural Farming Mission in New Delhi. Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the news after a meeting with state agriculture ministers. The mission aims to improve soil health and reduce costs for farmers. The government approved the scheme with a significant financial outlay. India has seen record production in wheat and paddy.
Andhra Pradesh records 52% kharif sowing amid rainfall deficit
Principal crop paddy sees sowing in 8.11 lakh hectares reaching 55% of seasonal target, maize, ragi, bajra performing well with sowing percentages of 88, 89, and 72 respectively; Chittoor district leads State with 167% of its seasonal normal area sown
When the group of women were at work in the farm near the foothills of the Western Ghats at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, a sloth bear, which had entered the farm, reportedly attacked them
Ready to pay personal price to protect farmers' interest: PM Modi on Trump tariff
His remarks come against the backdrop of the U.S. announcing a further increase in the tariff on Indian goods, including agricultural products, to 50%.
Address concerns of Virginia tobacco, oil palm farmers, Eluru MP urges Centre
Putta Mahesh Kumar urges Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lift ceiling on sale of tobacco to clear additional stocks held by farmers and maintain crude palm oil price at 1.25 lakh per tonne
