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New FAO forecasts point to higher cereal production, utilisation, stocks,
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) released updated forecasts for global cereal production in 2025, with total output now pegged at 2 971 million tonnes, up 3.8% from last year's level and marking the largest annual growth since 2013.
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Assam CM presents cheques to 37,804 beneficiaires under Mukhya Mantri Mahi
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Among them, 32,997 beneficiaries are from rural areas and 1,623 from urban areas. The Abhiyan aims to create alternative village-based livelihoods by promoting women entrepreneurship in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, handloom, and handicrafts.
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Drone Expo & Conference 2025 Concludes on a High Note, Setting New Benchma
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New Delhi [India], October 4: The 6th edition of Drone Expo & Conference 2025, organised by Services International, wrapped up successfully at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking another milestone for India's rapidly advancing drone ecosystem. With 10,000+ visitors across three act
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"Makhana Board will leave no stone unturned to increase production": Shivr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to mediapersons in Patna, Chouhan emphasised the "need for mechanisation" to ensure easy and safe extraction of makhana.
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend Makhana Festival in Bihar
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend the Makhana Festival in Patna, Bihar, on Saturday.
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Pernod Ricard India Foundation and ISAP India Foundation Empower Farmers t
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Khairtal Tijara (Rajasthan) [India], October 4: In a major step toward strengthening rural livelihoods, Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), in partnership with ISAP India Foundation, is implementing Project Pragati--a holistic initiative designed to support small and marginal farmers in K
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UK space agency goes global with 23 new projects
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From autonomous 3D printing and lunar agriculture to orbital threat detection, biotech manufacturing, medical research and deep space radar, these collaborations span life sciences, communications, in-orbit servicing, Earth observation and advanced materials. They showcase the breadth of exp
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"20% UG seats in agricultural universities to be filled through ICAR's com
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In line with the spirit of 'One Nation-One Agriculture-One Team', the eligibility criteria and subject groups for students across the country have been made uniform. This will allow students who studied Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Agriculture in Class 12 to secure admissio
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RBI survey shows optimism in bank lending; loan demand set to rise across
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the results of the 33rd round of its quarterly Bank Lending Survey (BLS) of scheduled commercial banks on credit demand and lending conditions. The survey, conducted for the second quarter of 2025-26, reveals a continued optimism among bankers abo
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Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare undertakes extensive prepara
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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has launched Special Campaign 5.0, which is being implemented in two phases: the Preparatory Phase from September 16 to 30, followed by the Main Phase from October 2 to 31, said the release.
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"This is a historic increase": Shivraj Singh Chouhan after Cabinet approve
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given "two major gifts" to the farmers of the country before Dussehra and Diwali, as the Cabinet on Wednesday approved MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27
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Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary: Gujarat CM reviews arrangements fo
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The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada Project, regarded as the lifeline of Gujarat's Jal Kranti (Water Revolution) and Krushikranti (Agriculture Revolution), has reached its maximum level of 138.68 meters (455 feet).
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