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Good Growth Plan has placed the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss at the core of agriculture’s recovery from the economic and social effects of the Covid-19 restrictions
Combating climate change, Syngenta launches new Good Growth Plan Read More
Apart from the traditional spray system, CropLife India has suggested extensive use of drones for spraying recommended agrochemicals to control locust and other invasive pests
CropLife India issues advisory on locust control Read More
The company sold 35,844 tractors in June 2020, as against 31,879 tractors sold in June 2019
Mahindra’s domestic tractor sales surge 12% in June 2020 Read More
The Bell 206-B3 helicopter will have single pilot operation, has a pesticide carrying capacity of 250 litres in one trip and can cover about 25 to 50 hectare area in one flight.
Agriculture minister flags off helicopter services for locust control operations Read More
To assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global agriculture and food systems, Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition has today announced the launch of its latest policy brief
COVID-19: Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition launches policy brief for safeguarding food systems Read More
Per capita consumption in India is substantially low in fisheries compared to global levels. Therefore, development of domestic market and increasing per capita consumption needs a focused approach, the official said
Sustainable development key to enhancing competitiveness in the fisheries sector: Secretary, Fisheries Read More
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth Rs.15,000 crore
Cabinet approves setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Read More
Farmers must be urged to adopt digital and mechanised ways to grow crops. Various government schemes can be used to get financial assistance and guidance to buy or rent farm machinery and equipments. Dr. Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India writes…
COVID-19 crisis offers opportunities to upgrade Indian agriculture Read More
Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for mature dehusked coconut from Rs 2571 per quintal in 2019 season to Rs. 2700 per quintal for 2020 season
Centre makes 5% hike in coconut MSP for 2020 season Read More
Presently the control work is in full swing with the cooperation and coordination of the state agricultural departments, local administration and Border Security Force
How have been the locust control operations in India? Read More