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March 27, 2025 5:11 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges state govts to ensure no purchase of agricultural produce below MSP

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the Modi government's commitment to farmers' welfare, stressing that no agricultural produce will be purchased below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). In a press briefing on Thursday, Chouhan...

March 25, 2025 2:07 PM

Desert breakthrough: Sharjah revolutionizes agricultural technology with high-protein wheat farming

In a remarkable triumph of agricultural innovation, the Mleiha Wheat Farm in Sharjah has successfully demonstrated how cutting-edge technology and strategic planning can transform harsh desert landscapes into productive agricultural zones. Launched i...

March 25, 2025 9:21 AM

Trump’s 25% tariff threat on Venezuela oil imports could impact India

US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on exports from countries purchasing oil from Venezuela could have serious implications for India, which is already bracing for potential reciprocal US taxes next month. Trump announced on ...

March 19, 2025 7:57 PM

Union Cabinet approves new ammonia-urea complex in Assam

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the establishment of a new Brownfield Ammonia-Urea Complex with an annual production capacity of 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporati...

March 19, 2025 4:56 PM

Cabinet approves revised ₹2,790 crore dairy development scheme to boost infrastructure

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Revised National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), aimed at modernizing India’s dairy sector and ensuring its long-term growth. The scheme, classified as a Central Sector initiative, has been alloca...

March 19, 2025 1:07 PM

India’s agricultural and processed food exports see strong growth in FY2024

India's exports of agricultural and processed food products have experienced a significant 13 percent increase, reaching $22.67 billion during the April-February period of the current financial year. According to the Directorate General of Commercia...

March 5, 2025 7:19 PM

New gene bank to ensure food security, genetic resources for future generations: PM Modi

The new Gene Bank will help conserve the country's genetic resources and ensure food security for future generations, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. A gene bank serves as a repository of genetic material, such as seeds, pollen, or t...

February 28, 2025 5:27 PM

Government achieves milestone with launch of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organization to empower small farmers

In a significant boost to India's agricultural sector, the government has successfully launched 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The scheme, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 29, 2020, aims to empower small and margi...

February 28, 2025 1:18 PM

Farming For the Future: Modi government’s progressive outlook

Earlier this week, the 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) was released to the farmers. Over 11 Crore farmers have been registered under this programme, with over 25 per cent being female beneficiaries. The total disbu...

February 27, 2025 4:33 PM

Lulu Group Clinches Top Honors with Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award

Lulu Group, the leading retail giant, has been awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to the UAE’s agricultural sector and sustainability initiatives. The award was presented...

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