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PM inaugurates College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi through video conferencing
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University,…
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Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar holds discussion with Chief Ministers and State Agriculture Ministers on recent agriculture reforms and implementation of Agri Infrastructure Fund
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, today held a detailed…
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No locust adults or hoppers spotted in any of the affected areas
Starting from 11th April, 2020 till 25thAugust, 2020, control operations have been done in 2,79,066 hectares area in States of…
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Webinar on Assessing R&D Needs & Development of Import Substitute in Farm Machineries for MSMEs
Prof.(Dr.) Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, Shri R.K. Parmar, Deputy Director, MSME-DI, Ludhiana and Shri Baldev Singh, Chairman, Punjab State…
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Harisharaan Devgan Pushing Limits Towards Sustainable Development, Agriculture With a New Dimension
New Delhi, Delhi, India: Harisharaan Devgan, a man who turned a million dreams into the reality of engaging Organic farming into…
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FACT’s imported second MOP shipment (27000 MT) for the kharif season has reaches Tuticorin Port
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) a PSU under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has turned out encouraging…
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Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar holds meeting with industry representatives on initiatives and reforms for rapid agricultural development and increasing farmers’ incomes
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting through Video Conference today with industry…
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49 innovations in 5 focus areas receive Millennium Alliance Round 6 & COVID19 Innovation Challenge-Awards
The Millennium Alliance Round 6 & COVID19 Innovation Challenge-Award Ceremony, which recognized 49 innovative solutions in 5 focus sectors of…
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Locust control operations carried out at 10 places in 5 districts of Rajasthan and 2 places in Kutch district of Gujarat yesterday
Starting from 11th April 2020 till 18th August 2020, locust control operations have been done in 2,76,267 hectares area in States…
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MoU to provide certified good quality seeds to jute farmers in the year 2021-22 signed between Jute Corporation of India and National Seeds Corporation
In an effort to improve production and productivity of raw Jute in the country, the Ministry of Textiles will make…
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Workshop held on Leveraging SHG platform for rural economic growth through the convergence of schemes of Ministries of Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Tribal Affairs and Food Processing Industries
Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the State Rural Livelihoods Missions…
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Shri Mandaviya holds meeting with State Agriculture Ministers on availability of fertilizers in the country; asserts no shortage
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviaya held a virtual meeting with State Agriculture Ministers and…
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English rendering of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the Nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 74th Independence Day- August 15, 2020
My dear countrymen, Congratulations and many best wishes to all the countrymen on this auspicious occasion of independence. Today, we…
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India ranks first in number of organic farmers and ninth in terms of area under organic farming; Major organic exports from India are flax seeds, sesame, soybean, tea, medicinal plants, rice and pulses
The growth story of organic farming is unfolding with increasing demand not only in India but also globally. In a…
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Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches Krishi Megh
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research…
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NDA Government has taken various initiatives to boost fertilizer Sector- Shri Gowda
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda has said NDA Government has taken various initiatives to boost…
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Agriculture is the foundation of the Indian economy and Modi government has been striving to strengthen it for the last six years
Union Home Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for launching the ₹1,00,000 Cr ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’…
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Text of PM’s address at the launch of Financing Facility under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund via VC
आज हलषष्टी है, भगवान बलराम की जयंति है। सभी देशवासियों को, विशेषतौर पर किसान साथियों को हलछठ की, दाऊ जन्मोत्सव…
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Agriculture Mechanization and Technology Division takes various initiatives for farmers’ welfare under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan/Krishi
Agricultural Mechanization is one of the key drivers for sustainable development of agriculture sector which helps in increasing production by…
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PM to launch financing facility under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and release benefits under PM-KISAN tomorrow
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the financing facility of Rs. 1 lakh crore under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund…
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Area covered under rice 47.60 lakh ha more and under oilseeds 24.33 lakh ha more in comparison to last year
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and…
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Ministry of Agriculture funding start-ups under the innovation and agripreneurship component of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in 2020-21
The Union Government accords very high priority to the agriculture sector. In order to contribute directly and indirectly to enhancing…
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Amid pandemic, New York farmers feel intrusion on markets, sales, new health concerns
A farm in the Mohawk Valley of New York. debra millet / Shutterstock.com By Sarah Downey (The Center Square) – A…
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Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar expresses satisfaction at good harvest and kharif crop sowing operations despite the coronavirus pandemic
A three-day zonal workshop of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh was organized from 29th – 31st July…
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Illinois horticulturists warn about mystery seed shipments
Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – As if 2020 couldn’t get any…
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Government of India encouraging start-ups in the field of agriculture for enhancing income of farmers and providing employment opportunities to youth – Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
The Union Government accords very high priority to the agriculture sector. In order to contribute directly and indirectly to enhancing…
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Op-Ed: HEALS Act replete with wasteful spending
The Pentagon in Washington D.C., home of the U.S. Department of Defense Keith J Finks / Shutterstock.com By Ross Marchand…
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Wisconsin AG Department: Do not plant mystery seeds
People in Wisconsin and across the country are reporting packages of mystery seeds showing-up in their mailboxes. The Center Square/Benjamin…
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