Pakistan's cotton production dropped 30% this year, mainly due to a 47% decline in Sindh, according to the PCGA. Punjab saw a slight rise, but rains hurt cotton quality, causing losses for ginners. A new moisture policy was introduced to support farmers, Dawn reported.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday once again echoed the Prime Minister's appeal by urging citizens to purchase products made within the country.
Farmers in Rajouri are reaping the benefits of ultra-high-density apple farming, a transformative initiative that is empowering local youth and enhancing their livelihoods.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has slammed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for "once again betraying" farmers by dismantling the Rythu Bharosa scheme and going back on his pre-election promises.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of deceiving the public with false promises and betraying the farming community after returning to power.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for releasing the 20th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, under which over Rs 20,500 crore was transferred to more than 9.7 crore farmers across the country.
Addressing the gathering of farmers, officials and dignitaries in Patna, Agriculture Minister Chouhan said that with the help of the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, the government is ensuring that the assistance reaches directly into the accounts of the farmers.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday highlighted the significant contribution of Makhana production in Bihar and the continuous efforts to connect agricultural science with the farms.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's role in the world is becoming quite significant in this changing era. India, once called the 'Golden-Bird' is now roaring like a 'Golden-Tiger'. With the spirit of 'India First', PM Mod
The Assam Forest department has provided a compensation amount of Rs 2.17 lakh to 29 farmers of Mayong adjoining to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district for crop damage caused by wild animals for the period of 2024-25.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously working to double the income of the farmers and raise their standard of living. With the release of the 20th installment of the scheme, an amount of more than Rs 3300 crore has been provided to the farmers of Uttarakha