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Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan discussed with Bihar Agriculture Minister Pandey about the various schemes and programmes of the agriculture ministry
Union agriculture minister meets Bihar minister to review progress of Kharif season in the state Read More
The minister complimented the states for their efforts in increasing pulse production by 50 per cent since 2015-16 but called for more efforts in increasing the yield per hectare and motivating farmers to grow pulses
Agriculture minister assures 100% procurement from farmers producing Tur, Urad and Masoor Read More
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the MSP for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2024-25
Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for marketing season 2024-25 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
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
For increasing the production of Nutri-cereals under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) programme, the NFSM-Nutri Cereals is being implemented in 212 districts of 14 states
India sets target of 205 lakh tonnes of Nutri-cereals production for the year 2022-23 Read More
Assistance is being provided to the farmers through state governments on the latest crop production technologies, distribution and production of new varieties of pulses and oilseeds, among other related supports
Facts you need to know about the growth of production of pulses and oilseeds in India Read More
Centre is implementing Crop Diversification Programme in original green revolution states to divert the area of water intensive paddy crop to alternative crops like pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals, nutri-cereals and cotton
What measures does Govt take to promote crop diversification? Read here… 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
The programme will increase production and productivity by increasing the seed replacement rate, which will help in increasing the income of the farmers
Promoting oilseed production, Govt to distribute 8.20 lakh hybrid seed mini kits to farmers Read More