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The minister assured full support to ensure supply of critical farm inputs and facilitate the adoption of innovative technologies with a view to enhance production and productivity of the crops
Acreage under Zaid crops grown from 29 to 80 lakh hectares in 3 years: Agriculture Minister Read More
Gene editing due to its precision, ease of application and potential can contribute towards increased crop productivity, food and nutritional security and achieving SDGs, Dr Ratna Kumria, Director – Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation writes
Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket Read More
The initiative is aimed at delivering maximum value of the GI-tagged fruits to the farmers, while also raising consumer awareness about authentic Konkan Alphonso mango
Innoterra partners with farmer collectives to deliver authentic and traceable Alphonso mangoes to consumers worldwide Read More
Agriculture has shown tremendous resilience during the Covid-19 crisis, needs further impetus as a minimum annual growth of 4% is necessary to sustain the momentum and make a significant dent on poverty
Union Budget 2022: Agriculture Sector Seeks Rational Reforms Read More
There are many stakeholders in the agriculture value chain who are reliant on this sector, and we need to bring in clarity to empower them, Palat Vijayaraghavan, Founder & CEO, LEAF writes
Budget 2022: Govt has to proactively encourage ideas for agricultural development Read More
Mike Frank brings deep industry knowledge and extraordinary ‘end-to-end’ expertise, gleaned from his years at Monsanto and most recently at Nutrien, where he served as Executive Vice President and CEO
UPL appoints Mike Frank as President and COO, to advance ‘OpenAg: Reimagining Sustainability’ goal Read More
The collaboration will enable more than 300 farmers to directly supply their coffee produce to the brand and enhance the quality of their produce through technology, training and quality control support
SLAY Coffee collaborates with farmer producer organisation for coffee sourcing Read More
FAO’s preliminary estimates indicate that 60-70 percent of livestock-raising households have had their livestock affected in some way. The expected impact on fisheries is also a cause for concern
Tonga volcanic eruption: What do FAO estimates say on impact on agriculture and fisheries? Read More
The amended guidelines of SMAM envisages granting upto 100% of the cost of agricultural drones or Rs. 10 lakh, whichever is less, as a grant for the purchase of drones by FMTTIs, ICAR institutes, KVKs and SAUs
Govt to provide financial support for use of drones in agriculture under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’ Read More
Cultivated meat, produced by ‘farming animal cells’ rather than the tremendously inefficient process of raising and slaughtering animals, is considered better for human and planetary health
India can lead the upcoming $25b ‘cultivated meat’ sunrise industry: Study Read More