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Cotton is one of the most important cash crops and plays a major role in sustaining livelihood of around 58 lakh cotton farmers and 400 to 500 lakh people engaged in related activities such as cotton processing and trade
Cabinet approves price MSP support of Rs 17,408.85 Cr for cotton seasons from 2014-15 to 2020-21 Read More
The combination of severe drought, Covid-19 related economic impacts and widespread displacement have hit Afghanistan’s rural communities hard, particularly its farmers and herders, who are the backbone of its economy
Severe drought threatens livelihoods of 7 million farmers in Afghanistan, FAO calls for urgent humanitarian assistance Read More
The grant will help meet the immediate hunger needs of 12,000 displaced people in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by providing food ration kits along with preventative healthcare supplies
AGCO Agriculture Foundation donates $25,000 to Sehgal Foundation for Covid-19 response in India Read More
On the occasion of World Bee Day, FAO DG highlighted the important role that bees and other pollinators play in ensuring ecosystems services, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods
Bees are fundamental to global food security and biodiversity: FAO Read More
Three out of four food crop types across the globe depend on pollinators to some degree. However, today bees, pollinators and many other insects are declining in abundance
FAO to host World Bee Day on May 20 with the theme ‘Bee Engaged: Build Back Better for Bees’ Read More
Union Agriculture Minister held a detailed discussion with chief ministers and state agriculture ministers on recent agriculture market reforms and the new Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
Agriculture minister discusses with CMs and state agri ministers on reforms and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund 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
Fall Armyworm is an insect, which causes considerable yield losses in cultivated maize, rice, sorghum, millet, and other crops as it is capable of attacking over 80 species of crops, if not under good management and control
FAO scales up fight against Fall Armyworm Read More
With support from Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Khargone, Mohan Singh Sisodiya, a farmer has helped generating livelihoods for 2000 farmers through seeds production
Agri Entrepreneurship: Earning livelihood through seeds production Read More
Soil, water and socio-economic impact of the scheme to be assessed by scientists of ICRISAT
Telangana, ICRISAT sign MoU to assess Mission Kakatiya Read More