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The primary purpose of India’s participation at Expo2020 is to benefit the small and marginal farmers who need economies of scale, collectivisation, and more forums to come together
India Invites startups and FPOs to capitalise on agri and food processing policies at EXPO2020 Dubai Read More
According to Second Advance Estimates, India is estimated to produce 316.06 million tonnes of foodgrains in the year 2021-22 which is 5.32 million tonnes higher than the foodgrain production in the year 2020-21
India’s foodgrain production is estimated to be 316 million tonnes in 2021-22 Read More
PMKSY was launched in 2015-16, with an aim to enhance access of water on farms and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency and introduce sustainable water conservation practices
Everything you need to know about the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Read More
Agriculture experts believe that the government’s dedicated focus on increasing investment in the agriculture and agritech sector will allow for all-inclusive development that will benefit farmers as well as agribusinesses
Innovations, Investments and Incentives: Would Budget 2022 Create a New Agriculture Economy? Read More
While highlighting the use of new technology, Finance Minister said that the use of ‘Kisan Drones’ would be promoted for crop assessment, digitisation of land records, spraying of insecticides, and nutrients
Budget 2022: All things you need to know about budget provisions for agriculture sector Read More
Agriculture grows at 3.9% and 3.6% in 2021-22 and 2020-21 respectively. The share of the agriculture and allied sector in total GVA of the economy has settled at around 18 per cent in the long term
How has been the agri growth and what does Economic Survey 2021-22 say on various areas of agriculture? See in numbers… Read More
India expressed satisfaction at the functioning of the centres-of-excellence which are producing more than 25 million vegetable plants, over 387,000 quality fruit plants and can train more than 1.2 lakh farmers every year
India, Israel to further enhance cooperation in agriculture sector Read More
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
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
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