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February 18, 2025 10:45 AM

Govt extends PM-AASHA scheme until 2025-26 to support farmers

The Centre has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme through the 15th Finance Commission cycle, extending its implementation until 2025-26. The scheme aims to enhance procurement operations,...

February 17, 2025 8:21 PM

India showcases food industry strength at Gulfood 2025

Gulfood 2025, one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, has commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries. Spanning 24 halls and 1.3 million square feet, the event highlights mor...

February 14, 2025 5:11 PM

IIT Kanpur develops solar dehydration technology to boost farmers’ income and reduce post-harvest losses

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra has introduced an innovative solar dehydration technique aimed at preserving agricultural produce using sustainable energy. This pioneering method allows farmers to d...

February 12, 2025 2:01 PM

Over 68,000 ponds completed under mission Amrit Sarovar to combat water scarcity

Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched in April 2022, has achieved remarkable progress in addressing the country’s water scarcity issue by constructing or rejuvenating over 68,000 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) as of January. The mission, aimed at building 75 pon...

February 3, 2025 10:43 PM

Philippines declares food security emergency to curb soaring rice prices

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency concerning rice on Sunday to stabilize the extraordinarily high prices of the staple grain. "This emergency declaration allows us to release rice buffer stocks ...

February 1, 2025 12:22 PM

FM announces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, to benefit 1.7 crore farmers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the launch of the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, aimed at benefiting 1.7 crore farmers across the country. The scheme is designed to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diver...

January 31, 2025 5:34 PM

Kisan credit cards reach 7.75 crore as of March 2024: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reports that 7.75 crore Kisan Credit Card (KCC) accounts were operational as of March 2024, with an outstanding loan amount of ₹9.81 lakh crore. Among these, 1.24 ...

January 27, 2025 7:19 PM

Rabi crop coverage expands to 655.88 lakh hectares

The area under rabi crops in India has seen a notable increase, with a total of 655.88 lakh hectares being sown this season, compared to 643.72 lakh hectares during the same period last year, as per the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture an...

January 27, 2025 5:21 PM

Hariman Sharma, ‘The Apple Man of India,’ honoured with Padma Shri for Transforming Apple Cultivation in India

Hariman Sharma, a visionary farmer from Himachal Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for his ground-breaking contribution to Indian agriculture. Sharma developed a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety called HRMN-99, wh...

January 22, 2025 4:41 PM

Government approves Rs 315 hike in raw jute MSP for 2025-26

The Centre has approved a Rs. 315 increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute for the marketing season of 2025-26. The new MSP for raw jute will be set at Rs. 5,650 per quintal, up from Rs. 5,335 per quintal for the previous season. This...

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