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Amid political instability, UN reports a rapidly spreading drought in Afgh
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
These regions, already vulnerable due to economic challenges, now experience rising agricultural devastation due to prolonged dry conditions. The people in affected regions have reported significant crop losses, and livestock deaths are increasing.
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"Kiska Saath, Kiska Vikas?": Rahul Gandhi over growing dependence on Chine
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Rahul cited a media report that claimed that India's agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is facing a severe crisis due to foreign dependence on essential fertilisers. The country imports 80% of its specialty fertilisers from China, and the recent halt in supp
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"Agriculture scientists will now work on ground, not just labs," says agri
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday held a direct interaction with farmers in Rampur through a "Chaupal Pe Charcha", where he addressed concerns related to research, fertiliser distribution, and quality of agricultural inputs.
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India strengthens agricultural position as critical US trade negotiations
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, has extended its stay in Washington, as reported by ANI earlier. The two negotiations were scheduled on Thursday and Friday, but have been extended as both nations work urgently to finalise an interim trade agreement before a cru
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"If subsidies were handed directly to farmers, it could reshape Indian agr
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday pitched for a shift in India's agricultural subsidy framework, urging that government subsidies be transferred directly to farmers, rather than routed through intermediaries or departmental mechanisms.
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Piyush Goyal meets Goa CM Pramod Sawant , discusses ways of boosting organ
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday and discussed various initiatives of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDADOC) and expanding opportunities for new exporters.
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Centre issues Model Rules to States, UTs to aid ease of doing business in
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands', with the objective of supporting States and Union Territories in simplifying regulatory frameworks and promoting agroforestry. Agroforestry offers multiple be
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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates Agri-Horti expo and Buyer-selle
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking about the conference, CM Sai said, "I want to express my gratitude to the district administration once again... PM Modi's resolve is to double the income of farmers... This two-day conference will be very beneficial for advancing our efforts. It will feature many discussions. Repres
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TV BRICS unveils strategy to boost Russian agricultural exports in BRICS+
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The agreement was formalised at the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum, with TV BRICS Chairman Ivan Polyakov and Agroexport Director Ilya Ilyushin signing the deal.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 34th Mango Festival at Delhi's Tyagraj St
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Rekha Gupta interacted with farmers, agricultural experts, and mango producers at the event venue, gathering information about their challenges, opportunities, and innovations.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan drives tractor during his Indore visi
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"I am not only an Agriculture Minister, but also a farmer and farming is in my every breath. Today I sowed soybean myself by driving a tractor at ICAR - National Soybean Research Institute, Indore. Here a serious brainstorming is going on throughout the day with scientists and agricultural e
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Indian food processing industry to see CAGR of 12.5%, to USD 700 billion b
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian food processing industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5 per cent from 2023 till 2030, to USD 700 billion from USD 389 billion in 2025, according to a report by RUBIX.
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