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July 13, 2025 4:34 PM

Centre asks states to crack down on fake, substandard fertilizers

In a move to protect farmers and ensure the integrity of agricultural inputs, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, calling for immediate and st...

July 10, 2025 12:48 PM

Agri exports can rise to ₹20 lakh crore with focus on processing and branding: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday addressing the ICC: Krishi Vikram thematic session in New Delhi, said that India's agriculture and fisheries exports have reached ₹4.5 lakh crore and hold the potential to scale up t...

July 9, 2025 5:07 PM

Union Minister J.P. Nadda assures Telangana of adequate urea supply for Kharif season

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday met with a delegation led by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss the availability of fertilizers in the state, particularly the supply of urea during the p...

July 7, 2025 5:08 PM

AI, IoT to drive India as a global leader in food processing: Report

The food processing sector in India gearing up for a sustainable future driven by technology and digital innovation, positioning the country as a global leader, according to a report on Monday. The joint knowledge report by ASSOCHAM-PwC, launched at...

July 2, 2025 5:26 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit J&K for key meetings, convocation and rural engagements

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3 and 4. The visit is aimed at reinforcing the Centre’s initiatives in agriculture, natural farming, and rural de...

June 30, 2025 10:08 AM

Amit Shah inaugurates National Turmeric Board headquarters in Telangana, promises major boost to farmers and exports

In a major boost to India’s turmeric farming sector, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana. The inauguration ceremony was attended by...

June 26, 2025 9:22 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses farmer-centric research and modernization for agricultural growth

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday emphasized that a developed agriculture sector and prosperous farmers are crucial for a developed India. Speaking at a press conference in ...

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...

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