New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has reported encouraging results from its nationwide natural farming studies, showing improvements in soil health, crop productivity, and farmers’ profitability. The research, conducted since 2020-21 under the All India Network Programme on Natural Farming, covers 20 centres across 16 states and evaluates eight major cropping systems. Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Kharif crop sowing, monsoon conditions, rainfall deficit, and the availability of seeds and fertilisers, directing officials to closely monitor drought-prone areas and coordinate with state governments. As of July 17, Kharif crops have been sown across 658.19 lakh hectares. While the Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a series of initiatives to strengthen India’s agricultural sector while addressing the 98th Foundation Day celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi. The minister unveiled a roadmap for ‘Viksit Krishi and Samruddh Kisan’ under the vision Read More…
The Kerala Agriculture Department has invited applications for the 2025 Agriculture Awards to honour outstanding contributions in the agricultural sector. Awards will be presented to the best farmers, the best paddy field committee, the best terrace farmer, the best flower gardener, the best farming group, primary agricultural credit cooperative societies, and students who have demonstrated Read More…
New Delhi: Kharif crop sowing across the country has declined by 21 per cent this season due to below-normal rainfall and the delayed advancement of the southwest monsoon, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry on Monday. The total area under kharif cultivation stood at 350.85 lakh hectares as of July 6, compared to Read More…
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…