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Recognising the need to make e-KYC mandatory, the government has extended the ability of farmers to perform e-KYC to officers of states so that each officer can complete the e-KYC process for 500 farmers
Agriculture minister launches PM Kisan mobile app with face authentication feature Read More
Responsibilities of an agriculture minister are not only limited to handling one sector of the economy but extend towards securing the future of humanity, the PM said
PM highlights India’s policy of ‘march to future’ with ‘back to basics’ at G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meet Read More
Senior officers from Central and state governments of Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Delhi, ICAR, PAU, KVKs, pollution control boards, various stakeholders and farmers participated in the workshop
Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for achieving target of zero stubble burning Read More
Meghalaya government has decided to provide free premium support amounting to Rs. 4.4 crores, covering both Kharif and Rabi seasons during 2023-24
Meghalaya extends 100% subsidy in premium for crop insurance to farmers Read More
In recent years, the government has been promoting the cultivation of crops, other than cereals such as pulses, oilseeds, and nutri-cereals/millets, by offering a higher MSP for these crops
Cabinet approves minimum support prices (MSP) for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24 Read More
According to agriculture ministry, the assessment of foodgrain production is based on the feedback received from states and validated with information available from other sources
India’s foodgrain production is estimated at 330.5 million tonnes in 2022-23: Third Advance Estimates Read More
The industry informed that the global prices of different edible oils have fallen by US$ 200-250 per tonne in the last two months, but it takes time to reflect in the retail markets
Decline in edible oil prices should be passed on to consumers expeditiously: Secretary, DFPD Read More
Maharashtra agriculture minister said that maize is a safe and secure crop since it is less perishable as compared to other crops. We must work to motivate farmers to move towards maize production
Maize Summit: Maharashtra Govt invites private sector to set up ethanol blending units in the state Read More
During the first phase of the implementation, one KVK under each of the 11 ATARIs will be involved, providing technology backstopping and facilitating knowledge-sharing and skill-building exercises
MoA&FW, Atal Innovation Mission partner to link Atal Tinkering Labs with Krishi Vigyan Kendras & ATMAs Read More
About 105 LMT of fortified rice was lifted by Phase II targeted 27 states and UTs for PDS distribution. About 29 LMT was lifted by the states and UTs under ICDS and PM POSHAN in Phase II
269 districts in 27 states distributing fortified rice under Public Distribution System Read More