New Delhi [India], August 13: India, with its vast agricultural landscape, stands as a global agricultural powerhouse. Despite employing over half of the country's workforce, the agricultural sector contributes only 20.2 per cent to India's GDP, according to the Indian Economic Survey 202
According to a press release by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as of June 30, 2024, a total of 8,875 FPOs have been registered across the country, marking a major milestone in the initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape.
The data also highlights that paddy crop has the highest sown area, reaching 166.06 lakh hectares this season, up from 155.65 lakh hectares last year. This increase shows the continued prominence of paddy in India's agricultural landscape.
New Delhi [India], June 18: JR Farms, a prominent advocate for organic farming and sustainability in India, continues to lead initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between small holding organic farmers and fair markets. With a steadfast commitment to quality, transparency, and community, JR
On May 5, a severe hailstorm hit large swathes of Manipur, causing extensive damage to more than 48,000 houses, a number of infrastructures, and agricultural lands and crops across 16 districts.
"The attached assets are in the form of immovable properties consisting of various flats worth Rs 33 Crore located in Mumbai, various agricultural lands worth Rs.15 Crore located across Maharashtra and plots worth Rs.60 lakh belonging to Jitendra Jain and his family members along with variou
India's diverse agricultural landscape is constantly evolving, with farmers embracing innovative techniques and pushing boundaries to reap impressive rewards.
New Delhi [India], January 29: From ancient practices relying on man and animal power to the modern era, where technology has become an indispensable ally in our quest for sustainable, efficient farming, our agricultural practices have covered a long journey. This progression, often termed t
New Delhi [India], January 9: The agriculture industry is experiencing a revolutionary transformation thanks to the emergence of polyhalite fertilizers. Spearheaded by the visionary PS Gahlaut, the Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited (IPL), sheds light on how this natural gem is resha
According to a study published in Current Biology, frequent trips to oil palm farms are significantly increasing mortality rates among baby southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) in the wild.
Five wild elephants entered the agricultural lands in the Aranmanai Pallam area in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu on Friday and damaged various standing crops.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 22: The agricultural landscape is undergoing a revolutionary metamorphosis led by the transformative wave of Agri-tech. This amalgamation of technology and farming, often referred to as ag-tech or digital agriculture, intricately weaves together automat