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Punjab Govt orders transfer of two IFS officers with immediate effect on a
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel (IAS Branch) under the orders of the Governor of Punjab, Shailender Kaur, IFS (2000 batch), who was serving as Director, Horticulture on deputation with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, has been placed
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Texas warns of rising unsolicited seed mailings; China-linked parcels rais
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Texas agricultural authorities issued alerts after residents reported receiving unsolicited seed packages. Officials collected 126 bags in early January and over 1,100 last year, warning the seeds may carry invasive species or pests. Investigators suspect links to a global "brushing scam," a
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Department of Fertilizers coordinated major crackdown on black marketing,
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) in active coordination with Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare ( DA & FW ), GOI undertook a comprehensive drive during Kharif and ongoing Rabi season 2025-26 (April to November) to protect farmer interests and secure the national fertili
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"UP accounts for 21 per cent of national food production": CM Yogi Adityan
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday stated at the two-day Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Conclave (October 5-7) organized at the International Rice Research Institute (ISARC) to discuss the 150th anniversary of the Department of Agriculture, that Uttar Pradesh alone contribut
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Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare undertakes extensive prepara
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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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FSSAI and Australia's DAFF sign MoU on food safety
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area of Food Safety on September, 24, at FSSAI Headquarters, New Delhi.
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Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to observe Special Campaign 5.
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the statement by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the special activities under the Special Campaign 5.0 will aim at institutionalising Swacchata, minimising pendency in Government offices and enhancing the experience of the common public with these offices.
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Cabinet approves establishment of International Potato Centre in Agra
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to an official release, the major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers' income, and job creation by improving potato and sweetpotato productivity, post-harvest management and value-addition.
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J-K: Around 200 farmers get hands-on training in Doda under 'Viksit Krishi
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Department of Agriculture, Doda, organised a comprehensive farmer awareness programme at Bhalara Bhaderwah as part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025, where around 200 participating farmers discussed the latest technologies and different Agricultural schemes.
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Second Al Dhaid Agriculture Exhibition concludes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, this one-of-a-kind event brought together over 40 major agriculture and livestock companies, alongside farmers and relevant loc
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Building Regenerative Foodscapes in Northwest India Outlines Key Strategie
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], December 12: Nature Conservancy India Solutions (NCIS) conducted a two-day workshop in Chandigarh on 'Transitioning Towards Regenerative Foodscapes in Northwest India' on December 4th and 5th, as part of its PRANA (Promoting Regenerative and No-Burn Agriculture) project.
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Building Regenerative Foodscapes in Northwest India Outlines Key Strategie
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], December 6: Nature Conservancy India Solutions (NCIS) conducted a two-day workshop in Chandigarh on 'Transitioning Towards Regenerative Foodscapes in Northwest India' on December 4th and 5th, as part of its PRANA (Promoting Regenerative and No-Burn Agriculture) project. C
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