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June 25, 2025 3:44 PM

Cabinet approves establishment of International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre in Agra

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish the South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) of the International Potato Centre (CIP) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. This significant move ai...

June 23, 2025 10:41 PM

Kharif crop sowing shows strong start in 2025: Agriculture Ministry Report

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released its latest update on the progress of kharif crop sowing across the country as of June 20. The figures indicate a promising start to the kharif season, with the total area sown reaching 13...

June 22, 2025 11:28 AM

Centre, Karnataka government announce relief for mango farmers amid falling prices

In a major relief to mango growers in Karnataka, the Central and State governments have agreed to jointly compensate farmers for losses due to plummeting mango prices, particularly of the Totapuri variety. The decision was made during a video confer...

June 17, 2025 6:21 PM

Kharif sowing rises to 89.29 lakh hectares in 2025, up by 1.48 lakh hectares from 2024

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare released data on Monday on the progress of area coverage under kharif crops as of June 13, 2025, indicating a slight increase compared to the previous year. The total area sown for kharif crops in ...

June 12, 2025 12:00 PM

Delhi farmers to play a key role in building Atmanirbhar Bharat: Shivraj Singh

As part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Tigipur village on the outskirts of Delhi on Wednesday. The visit aimed to engage directly with farmers, promote the...

June 11, 2025 8:27 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to engage with farmers in Bardoli as Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan concludes

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhanon Thursday will interact with farmers in Bardoli, Gujarat, marking the culmination of the 15-day Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel w...

June 11, 2025 9:27 AM

Centre reaches out to farmers across 700 districts under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan is spearheading the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a national campaign launched on May 29 from Puri, Odisha. The 15-day initiative, which concludes on June 12,...

June 9, 2025 2:06 PM

11 years of PM Modi: Soil Health Scheme marks decade of impact with 30 crore Soil Health Cards issued

As the central government marks over a decade of sustained efforts under the Soil Health and Fertility Scheme, the initiative continues to play a transformative role in improving soil productivity and promoting sustainable agricultural practices acro...

June 5, 2025 8:40 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with Punjab farmers as ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ reaches halfway milestone

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday marked the halfway milestone of the nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ by engaging directly with farmers in Punjab. The campaign, now in its eighth day...

June 3, 2025 10:47 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Pune, announces tough measures against fake agro inputs

On the sixth day of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Narayangaon, Pune, where he engaged directly with far...

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