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The minister said that while our requirement was 280 lakh tonnes of sugar this year, the production was more than 360 lakh tonnes; this could be utilised due to the situation in Brazil
Gadkari emphasises on reducing sugar production by diversifying agriculture towards energy sector Read More
This increase in interest subvention support requires additional budgetary provisions of Rs 34,856 crore for the period of 2022-23 to 2024-25 under the scheme
Cabinet approves interest subvention of 1.5% on short-term agri loan Read More
The project is expected to turn a new chapter in India’s waste-to-wealth endeavours by utilising about 2 lakh tonnes of rice straw annually to generate around 3 crore litres of ethanol annually
PM to dedicate 2G ethanol plant in Panipat tomorrow Read More
Three per cent interest subvention and credit guarantee coverage is available for eligible borrowers from this financing facility for loans up to ₹2 crores with a maximum period of seven years
Centre runs NOBOL special campaign for banks on Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Read More
India has decided to provide market access for grapes, plums and sweet cherries from Uzbekistan while India will export mangoes, banana and soybean oilcakes to the Transoxianan country
India, Uzbekistan agree to deepen cooperation in agriculture Read More
Millets are the rich source of protein, fibre, minerals, iron, and calcium and have a low glycemic index. India is a major producer of millets, accounting for 80% of Asia’s and 20% of global production
Govt to roll out programs popularising millets and other nutri-cereals Read More
Ministry of Agriculture organised a Digital Agriculture-Stakeholder Consultation meet recently to create a vision for PPP for the delivery of digital and tech-enabled services to the farmers
Centre promotes digital ecosystem in agriculture through PPP mode Read More
Bt cotton is the only GM crop India has approved for commercial cultivation. ICAR has done feeding studies of Bt cotton on various animals which were found to be safe
GEAC clearance mandatory for environmental release of GM crops, Centre reiterates Read More
Drone is also used for variable rate technology for pesticide and liquid fertiliser applications, mapping of water spread area, and water sampling among various uses in agriculture
Things you need to know about Govt initiatives for application of drones in agriculture Read More
The Government of India is working on ‘Good Agriculture Practices’ to benefit the Indian agriculture sector. The Government would have a policy on this and would work together with the industry on this
Govt to introduce ‘Good Agriculture Practices’ policy soon: Agri Secretary, GoI Read More