Hitting back at Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over his remarks on the failure of the Congress government in the agriculture sector, Congress leader Rajeev Shukla accused Chouhan of lacking historical knowledge, particularly about the Green Revolution which started in the C
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the Narendra Modi government's efforts over the past decade to support farmers, promising to ensure the availability of affordable fertilizers.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 2: US Northwest Cherries, renowned for their premium quality and delicious cherries, recently hosted an exquisite food-tasting event at the city's most sought-after venue, Torii by Gauri Khan. The distinguished gathering was further honored by the presenc
Commodity-wise, paddy, pulses, oilseeds, millets, and sugarcane sowing have been higher year-on-year. Sowing for cotton and jute/mesta has, on the other side, declined.
Mohali (Punjab) [India], August 2: To prevent excessive illegal extraction and smuggling of the endangered medicinal herb -- Nag Chhatri (Trillium govanianum) to quench the never-ending thirst of the pharmaceutical industry, a Chandigarh University researcher, as part of a joint study, has d
The triennial conference, organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists will be held from 2 to 7 August 2024. The ICAE is being held in India after 65 years.
Food and fertilizer subsidies account for more than 50 percent of the Union Budget for the rural and agrarian sector in FY 25, highlighted a report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) by agriculture economist Ashok Gulati and Purvi Thangraj.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 1: BharatRohan, a pioneering agritech company, in collaboration with Kosher Climate, announces the launch of a groundbreaking Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) project. Spanning across 12,000 acres and benefiting over 6,000 local farmers in Barabanki, Utta
Noting that the government has brought the Agniveer scheme with a great sense of committment, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that it will help keep armed forces battle-ready and young. She also National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) doesn't disadvantage anyone and exp
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will support investments in "aquaculture" (the breeding, raising, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants) in the amount of approximately 10 million Shekels (USD 2.65 million). The support will be given proportionally to the ma
While reviewing the Cooperative Department in the Secretariat on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the officials to work towards corrective efforts in the direction for the successful implementation of long-running schemes.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on Wednesday announced the successful conclusion of another exceptional mango export season, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the agricultural export industry.