Agriculture News, Farming News, Research, Horticulture
Hydroponics is a new concept in India and gaining popularity among entrepreneurs and innovative farmers, who are looking for sustainable and efficient ways to grow crops
What is the status of adoption of hydroponic farming in India? Read here… Read More
Assistance is provided for various inputs such as the distribution of improved climate-resilient seeds and hybrids, improved farm equipment, water-saving devices, plant protection chemicals and soil ameliorants
Steps India is taking towards modification of agricultural practices to combat climate change; read here… Read More
During an inter-ministerial meeting, the states were advised to utilise the funds provided for crop residue management, make machinery available before harvesting season and carry out IEC activities
Govt aims to work towards achieving zero paddy stubble burning in the current season, says Tomar Read More
ICAR has developed improved and efficient strains of bio-fertilisers specific to different crops and soil types under the Network project on ‘Soil Biodiversity-Bio-fertilizers’
What are the Government initiatives on research and development in organic fertilisers? Read here… Read More
To encourage innovations in agriculture, 40 selected technologies will also be released and the developers will also get recognition. This year, it has been decided to observe it as the ‘Foundation and Technology Day
ICAR to celebrate its 95th Foundation and Technology Day with a mega exhibition in New Delhi Read More
There was an exchange of ideas, insights and experiences in two days, in which the remarkable progress of the agriculture sector and the challenges of the present and future were discussed
Always focus on welfare of small farmers; Tomar says at ‘Chintan Shivir’ on overall development of agriculture Read More
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
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 laboratory will give hands on experience on production methodologies for bio-pesticides, biocontrol agents like predators and parasitoids, entomopathogenic fungi, bio-fertilisers, NPV, pheromone and botanicals
Agriculture minister inaugurates integrated biological control laboratory in Hyderabad Read More
SATHI portal will ensure a quality assurance system, and identify the source of seed in the seed production chain. The system will consist of integrated seven verticals of the seed chain
Agriculture minister launches SATHI portal and mobile app for seed traceability Read More