18-December-2023: Animal Health Conclave, Dist Level Krushi Mahotsav and Farm Mechanisation Mela, Somani Seedz Organises Crop Show 2023, Bayer Foundation & Arya.ag,

18 December 2023

• Subsidy on Tractors Provided by Odisha Government at Dist Level Krushi Mahotsav and Farm Mechanisation Mela

  District Level Krushi Mahotsav and Farm Mechanisation Mela successfully reached the third day on Monday, December 18. The chief guest of the day was Mahesh Patnaik, Chairman of Raigad Municipal Council. Manoj Kumar Pradhan, President, District Agriculture Officer Raigad and Guest of Honor Dhabaleshwar Naik, District Council Member, Kolnara attended the event among other senior dignitaries.

• Somani Seedz Organises Crop Show 2023 in Haryana

  Somani Seedz, a pioneer in providing quality seeds to experienced professionals, on Sunday, December 17, organized a crop show 2023 at its farm located in village Kamaspur, District Sonipat, Haryana. The aim of organizing this event was to provide information about improved varieties of vegetables to dealers.

• Bayer Foundation & Arya.ag Organise RITH- Climate Summit '23 to Discuss Climate-Resilient Agricultural Strategies

  In a significant move to empower small farmers for a sustainable future, the RITH- Climate Summit '23 unfolded at the India Habitat Centre on December 18, 2023. A collaborative effort by Arya.ag and Bayer Foundation India, the summit spotlighted the indispensable role of small stakeholders and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Indian agriculture, underlining their journey towards adopting climate-resilient practices.

• Union Minister Inaugurates Animal Health Conclave, Emphasizes "One Health" Concept

  Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, inaugurated the ‘Animal Health Conclave’ (Pashu Swasthya Sammelan) today in New Delhi. The event marked a pioneering exploration of cutting-edge vaccines and precision diagnostics in the animal health sector, organized jointly by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Indian Immunological Limited (IIL).

• Govt Directs Rice Industry Associations to Take Swift Action for Immediate Reduction in Retail Rice Prices These measures are part of the government's ongoing commitment to maintaining food affordability and accessibility for the citizens of India. The collaborative efforts between the government and industry stakeholders aim to create a balanced and sustainable pricing structure for one of the nation's primary dietary staples.

  In response to the escalating prices of non-basmati rice in the domestic market, Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, chaired a meeting today with key representatives from the rice processing industry. The meeting aimed to assess the current price scenario and strategize ways to bring down the soaring prices of rice in the country.