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…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre has intensified preparations to tackle the possible impact of El Nino and below-normal monsoon conditions in 2026. During a high-level review meeting in Delhi, Chouhan directed states and districts likely to face low rainfall to ensure special monitoring and quick action. He stressed that Read More…
The Centre will launch a nationwide month-long ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from June 1 to June 30 with a focus on promoting balanced use of fertilisers, improving farm productivity and providing timely guidance to farmers. Chairing a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Friday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the campaign Read More…
The Kerala government has granted a special concession for farmers who were unable to complete registration for the 2025-26 second crop paddy procurement within the stipulated deadline of March 31, 2026. The decision was taken on the direction of the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies to facilitate eligible farmers who missed the registration process Read More…
India is expected to receive 90 per cent of its long period average (LPA) rainfall during the Southwest monsoon season this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its second forecast for the Southwest monsoon, released on Friday, the IMD said rainfall across the country is likely to remain below normal overall. However, Read More…