Muthuvara: A farmers’ meet on scientific Nendran banana cultivation was organised at the K R Narayanan Memorial Hall in Adat Grama Panchayat, focusing on improving productivity through modern agricultural practices. Around 200 farmers attended the programme, which was inaugurated by Dr C Narayanan Kutty. Unnikrishnan Vadakkumcheri presided over the function, while Pramod Madhavan delivered the Read More…
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National Agriculture Conference for Rabi Campaign 2026 to begin in Delhi
New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare will organise the National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2026 on September 28-29 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will bring together State Agriculture Ministers, senior officials, Read More…
From the Desert to Black Gold: Raju Scripts a Success Story with Pepper Cultivation
Returning to farming after years of expatriate life is a dream for many. But for Raju, a farmer from Vattayi village near Poomala in Thrissur district, that dream has turned into a successful reality. After years of hard work in the Gulf, Raju returned home and chose pepper cultivation as his livelihood. Today, his decision Read More…
AAP Leader Pannu Raises Concerns Over Centre’s Proposed Stubble-Burning Rules
Chandigarh: AAP leader Baltej Pannu has raised concerns over the Centre’s proposed 2026 rules aimed at curbing stubble burning, particularly the provisions involving financial penalties and entries in land records. Pannu said the proposed rules could impose environmental compensation of ₹5,000 on farmers owning less than two acres, ₹10,000 on those with two to less Read More…
Agriculture Ministry Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery Demands in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate suspension of Anurag, a Marketing Officer in the Agriculture Ministry, following allegations that he sought bribes from two warehouses in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district. The action followed a complaint alleging that the officer demanded money during an inspection in return Read More…
570 Rice Varieties: A Living Showcase of Paddy Diversity in Peringottukara
From the world’s smallest rice grain to varieties producing two grains of rice from a single paddy grain, Avanayanganatt Kalari’s unique farming initiative is preserving and promoting the rich diversity of traditional rice varieties. THRISSUR: Peringottukara in Thrissur district is witnessing a remarkable agricultural experiment amid its lush green paddy fields. Around 570 different varieties Read More…
Three Friends in Varavoor Show the Way with 13-Acre Organic Farming Model
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…
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…
Government steps up sustainable farming measures; foodgrain output rises to record 357.73 MT
New Delhi: The government is promoting sustainable agriculture through schemes focusing on balanced nutrient management, efficient water use, conservation farming, agroforestry, natural and organic farming, and climate-resilient technologies, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Under the Soil Health and Read More…
ICAR to Develop 100 Climate-Smart Villages, Reach 100 Million Farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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…