Rewari: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for sustainable farming practices, balanced fertiliser use, and conservation of natural resources while addressing the concluding ceremony of the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Farm Campaign) in Haryana. The event, held at the College of Agriculture in Bawal, Rewari district, also marked Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Dr. T. Sajitha Rani has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). The appointment was notified by the Secretariat of the Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of the University, through an official order issued on June 27. Dr. Sajitha Rani is currently serving as the Dean of the Read More…
Indore: Banana cultivated in Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, joining the growing list of food products from the state to receive the recognition, officials said on Tuesday. Burhanpur bananas are widely known for their distinctive flavour, appealing colour, and superior quality. According to officials, the district’s Read More…
A free training programme on the conservation of indigenous cattle and income-generation opportunities from cow-based products will be held at Kodakara in Thrissur district on June 21, 2026 (Sunday). The training session, titled “Indigenous Cow Conservation and Income Opportunities,” will be led by K. K. Shaju, Managing Council Member of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighting the government’s efforts towards the welfare and empowerment of farmers over the past 12 years. The article outlines various initiatives aimed at improving the lives of farmers and transforming the agriculture sector. According to the Prime Minister’s Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector through modern facilities, financial support and technological advancements. In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said that farmers are the backbone of the country’s food security, nutrition and Read More…
Thrissur: The district-level inauguration of the nationwide “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” campaign and the District Extension Advisory Seminar (DAESI-2026) was held in Thrissur under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The month-long campaign is being conducted across the country from June 1 to 30, 2026. The programme, held at the Sree Read More…
Khet Bachao Abhiyan, a month-long nationwide intensive awareness campaign launched by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is being conducted across the country from June 1 to June 30, 2026. The campaign aims to protect soil health, promote balanced fertilizer use, encourage soil test-based nutrient management, and popularize sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative Read More…
Thrissur: On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, the Mahatma Gandhi University of Third A Movement (MGU3A) launched the ‘Haritha Muttam’ project aimed at promoting pesticide-free vegetable cultivation in households across Kerala. The initiative was formally inaugurated in Thrissur district as part of efforts to encourage every household in the state to Read More…
Thrissur: Following requests from paddy farmers in the district, Thrissur MLA Rajan J Pallan submitted a memorandum to Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob seeking the urgent allocation of funds for paddy procurement. The memorandum highlighted the need for immediate financial support to ensure smooth procurement and storage of paddy in the district. Responding Read More…