THRISSUR: For three friends in Varavoor, farming is more than a livelihood — it is a way to serve society by producing safe and chemical-free food. Led by the Varavoor Consumer-Farmer Coordination Committee, Shankaran, Sethumadhavan and Nandakumar are cultivating around 13 acres of land, with banana, fodder grass and flowers as the major crops. The Read More…
Agriculture
PM-DDKY implementation reviewed; focus on farmer benefits
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), with a focus on improving implementation across 100 identified districts and ensuring measurable benefits for farmers. The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation and storage facilities, expand access to Read More…
30-Year Wait for Road Triggers Paddy-Planting Protest in Madhya Pradesh Village
Angered by a three-decade wait for a proper motorable road, residents of a remote village in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district staged an unusual protest by planting paddy saplings along a muddy stretch they use for daily travel. The protest took place in Karigadhari village under Manikpuri gram panchayat in the Bandhavgarh Assembly constituency. A video Read More…
Love for Farming Brings Peace and Income: Thomas and Roshni Set an Example in Diverse Farming
Thrissur: For Thomas and his wife Roshni, farming is more than a means of livelihood. It has become a way of life that provides both income and satisfaction. Their farm at Poomala in Thrissur stands out for its diverse range of farming activities, combining livestock, poultry and multiple crops. A visit to their farm reveals Read More…
India’s first non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid seed launched in Andhra Pradesh
ELURU: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district, calling it a major step towards self-reliance in agriculture. He said the indigenous hybrid would help reduce India’s dependence on imported hybrid technology for high-quality popcorn maize and conserve foreign exchange, while Read More…
Not a Symbol of Ridicule, But a Source of Income
With 35 donkeys, Father Davis Chakkalakkal is building a unique farming model in Thrissur, with a goal of expanding to 100 For generations, the donkey has often been portrayed in popular culture as a symbol of foolishness, neglect and ridicule. At Farm Park Thichoor in Kuttimukku, Thrissur, however, the animal has a completely different identity. Read More…
Vice President to Launch India’s First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
AMARAVATI: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district on August 24, officials said. During his visit, the Vice President will attend a programme at the Gourmet Popcornica Factory in Musunuru, where he will launch India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed. Radhakrishnan will also felicitate farmers and address Read More…
Government Strengthens MSP Support Through PM AASHA
New Delhi: The government has taken several measures to ensure that farmers, including small and marginal farmers, receive the benefits of the Minimum Support Price (MSP), with the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM AASHA) being a key initiative. Launched in September 2018, PM AASHA aims to provide remunerative prices to farmers while maintaining Read More…
Developed India Dream Cannot Be Realised Without Developed Agriculture: Shivraj Chouhan
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the vision of a developed India cannot be achieved without transforming the agriculture sector and improving farmers’ incomes. Addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society at the National Agricultural Science Read More…
Shivraj Chouhan Leads Commitment Programme to Advance PM Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday led a commitment programme in New Delhi to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision into action. The programme, held at the C. Subramaniam Auditorium in Pusa, brought together officials, scientists, farmers, Lakhpati Didis, food processors, exporters and Farmer Producer Read More…