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Survey finds India free of locusts ahead of Kharif crop season
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
During the routine survey conducted by the Locust Warning Organisation-Jodhpur, which is under the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the country was found free from desert locust activities during the first fortnight of April.
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PM Modi's initiative, International Year of Millets comes to a close
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) organised the closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 on Friday to take stock of the accomplishments of, and lessons learned from, IYM 2023 and identify priorities for future investments, particularly to address identifi
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Indian mango exports reach new heights, surging 19 per cent to USA in 2023
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Efforts of the Indian agricultural sector, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and APEDA, have resulted in a substantial growth in mango exports during the first five months of the current fiscal year, according to a press release issued by Ministry of Comme
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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare excels in public grievance res
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In September 2023, the DA&FW received a remarkable 11,198 public grievances, making it the department with the highest number of public complaints in the month, read the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare press release.
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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare engages in Special Campaign 3.
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The department, along with its attached offices and autonomous bodies, is actively engaged in this campaign, aligning with the government's vision for a cleaner and more efficient workplace, read the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare press release.
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NCCD's innovative cold chain conclave paves the way for Jammu and Kashmir'
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The event was graced by esteemed figures including Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and Advisor to Governor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. The conclave provided a platform for constructive discussions and knowledge sharing, read the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare press release.
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Kharif crop sowing surpasses 1095 lakh hectares: Ministry of Agriculture a
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The area sown with rice has reached 409.41 lakh hectares in 2023, compared to 398.58 lakh hectares in 2022, read the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare press release.
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Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights inaugurated by President Droupadi Murm
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
This significant event brought together over 700 delegates from 59 countries, including farmer bodies, policymakers, scientists, researchers, industry representatives, and government officials, to discuss and promote the crucial rights of farmers worldwide, read the Ministry of Agriculture a
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Kharif crop sowing exceeds 1088 lakh hectares, rice dominates planting
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare released the latest figures, showcasing the planting status of various crops for the current Kharif season, alongside comparisons to the previous year.
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G20 technical workshop on climate resilient agriculture kicks off in Hyder
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
This three-day workshop aims to facilitate discussions on climate change challenges and foster international cooperation to enhance countries' abilities to address these climate-related agricultural issues.
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Mega oil palm plantation drive organized in 49 districts of 11 states
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"This will further assist in achieving the target of bringing an additional area of 6.5 lakh hectares under oil palm production by 2025-26," Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said in an official statement.
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Agri ministry asks banks to promote Agriculture Infrastructure Funds
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to an official statement from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, this one month-long Campaign (from July 15, 2023 to August 15, 2023) with a target of Rs 7200 crore was launched through Video Conference attended by more than 100 Banking Executives that included MDs/Chairm
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