Department of Agriculture

Cooperation and Farmers Welfare

• Sandalwood Actor Darshan to be the face of Agriculture Department of Karnataka

  As the ambassador of the Agricultural Department of the Karnataka government, the B S Yediyurappa administration has roped in Sandalwood star Darshan. The actor will support the Agriculture Department's services and schemes.…

• What is IIHR and What it does?

  IIHR is one of the institutes of ICAR and is located in Bengaluru.…

• Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Urges Young People to Take Up Agriculture

  Assam's Minister of State for Health, Pijush Hazarika, called on young people to surpass illegal immigrants in the state's agro-economy. Under the Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Yojana (SVAYEM) scheme in North Lakhimpur on Friday, he made this appeal while distributing financial assistance to various…

• EPA Awards $11 Million Cooperative Agreement for National Environmental Education Training Program

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award approximately $11 million to the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) for a five-year cooperative agreement to develop and manage the National Environmental Education Training Program.…

• Upcoming Union Budget 2021 will be very crucial for the agriculture sector

  The three farm bills in FY2020, the focus of the government has to be on the development of Agriculture Infrastructure which is critical for the successful take-off of these marketing reforms.…

• Indigenous Crop GI Tag: Arunachal Seeks Support from Assam Agricultural University

  On Thursday, Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein requested assistance from Assam Agricultural University to receive GI registration of indigenous crops from the state.…

• Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare Year End Review 2020

  Despite economic liberalisation at the beginning of the nineties, the agriculture sector was left out. The Government, therefore, had realised that the pro farmer’s reforms were essential to uplift the sector i.e. policies to see that the sector goes from strength to strength.…

• Reducing Role of Monsoon in Farming is Important for Agrochemicals Growth: Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI

  At present, agri inputs like agrochemicals are one of the sectors that may have narrowly escaped the debilitating onslaught of the pandemic. According to the Department of Chemicals & Fertilizers, fertilizer sales in April this year was 2.06 million tonnes,…

• Students Alert! Rank List for Agriculture Courses Released by Annamalai University

  On 21st October, Wednesday the Annamalai University released the B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture and B.Sc Agriculture (Self Financing) Merit list for 2020 admissions, after the university had invited applicants for admissions earlier in the months of July 20 to August 18.…

• CSIR-CMERI Director Speaks on Development of Traditional Waste Processing Techniques & Managing Municipal Wastage

  Dr. Hirani has delivered the most important message through the live session with Krishi Jagran to its viewers amid the most crucial time when the whole globe is fighting against pandemic.…

• Read to Know about Plant Root Issues and How to Fix them

  Root problems in plants and trees is one of the routine problems faced by the growers. Root problems can happen because of water unavailability or overwatering. Another issue might be with depth of plantation. Take care of root rot by keeping the roots moist but…

• HURRY! Farmers can Register on Meri Fasal Mera Byora Scheme Portal till Tomorrow to Avail Subsidies & Other Benefits

  The Government of Haryana has given a big relief to the farmers of their state. Now, the state government has given another opportunity to the farmers to avail the Meri Fasal Mera Byora Scheme. Actually, the state government has extended the registration date of the…

• Reforms will accelerate Agricultural Growth & Create Employment Opportunities to boost Indian Economy

  The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 is now passed in both the house.…

• Utilizing Data Science to Improve Indian Agronomy

  After failing institutions, time has indeed come for technology to take over the change. With newer problems cropping up every day in the most inevitable indigenous sectors, it is high time we resort to emerging technologies for solutions.…

• G-20 Virtual Meeting: Agriculture, a High Priority Sector for India says Parshottam Rupala

  The virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture and Water Ministers was held on September 13. The meeting was attended by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare Parshottam Rupala.…

• Three Bills aimed at Transforming Agriculture & Increasing Farmers’ Income Introduced in Lok Sabha

  Legislations will enable barrier-free trade in agricultural produce and empower farmers to engage with investors of their choice says Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar…

• IIT Kharagpur announces Online course ‘Application of Digital Technologies in Agriculture’

  IIT Kharagpur declared the launch of an online course called “Application of Digital Technologies in Agriculture” to educate researchers to utilize new technologies in India's farming practices. The course aims to prepare students on the utilization of present-day advancements, for example, AI, drones, machine vision…

• Shravan Month 2020: Why the First Monday is Important for All of Us

  This year, the month of Shravan is inaugurated in Uttarashah Nakshatra, Monday and Validriti Yoga from July 6. Thus, this year is the most auspicious of five Mondays in Shravan. Several devotees (both married and unmarried women) initiate their 16 Somvar (Mondays) vrat (fast) on…

• ‘Haritha Haram’,Revival of Forest Area by Planting 230 crore Saplings in Telangana

  Telangana government launched the sixth phase of Haritha Haram program the eco-park at Narsapur, in Medak by state Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. Forest Minister A. Indrakaran Reddy and Finance Minister T Harish Rao oversaw arrangements along with Forest Department Principal Secretary Shobha.…

• First Crop of Agriculture Students from Japan Join UWA

  The University of Western Australia has welcomed a group of agriculture students from Nagoya University in Japan as part of a joint Doctor of Philosophy program in which students simultaneously enroll and complete part of their degree at both UWA and Nagoya University.…

• Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Crosses Rs. 100 Crore Mark in Cumulative Sales of Industrial Products in Current Financial Year

  Despite the current Coronavirus pandemic across the world, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd- RCF a PSU Under the Department of Fertilizers government of India has been successful in keeping its operations running and has crossed Rs. 100 Crores in sales of its Industrial Products in…

• India Struggling in Sustainable Cotton Production, says Textile Exchange Report

  The Second Annual report on 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge was released by Textile Exchange, a non-profit that works to establish industry transformation in preferred fibers, integrity and standards, and responsible supply networks. The report is part of an initiative to resolve environmental challenges and to…

• Van Dhan Kendras in Maharashtra Helping Tribal People during COVID Crisis

  Van Dhan Kendras, established under the scheme initiated by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs are leading the way in helping tribals generate their livelihood in these distressed times. One segment that has been impacted during the ongoing crisis has been the tribal population as most…

• Ease in Lockdown has Helped the Rubber Market Recover: ANRPC

  The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) released the May figures in which it said that the global rubber market is starting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic due to the positive sentiment generated by the ease in lockdown around the world. The recovery…

• World Environment Day 2020: It’s Time for Nature

  We are on the verge of a mass extinction unlike anything humankind has ever seen and we rely on nature for our energy, for our food and everything we need. We can fix this problem only if we act now. So Wake Up and It’s…

• CSIR Labs to Conduct Countrywide Summer Research Training Programme

  The North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) is working towards enriching the stagnancy created in the academic scenario of the country due to COVID-19 pandemic. Jorhat-based CSIR-NEIST got the mandate from DG, CSIR Dr Shekhar C. Mande to organize and coordinate a country-wide…

• Punjab Seed Scam: Karnal Agri Seeds Owner Arrested by SIT

  Owner of Karnal Agri Seeds, Lalhwinder Singh alias Lucky Dhillon was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Dera Baba Nanak. The arrest was in connection with the paddy seed scam, taking the number of accused in the case to three.…

• Cabinet Approves Twin Ordinances to Let Farmers Sell Produce Directly to Traders, Retailers

  The Union Cabinet on 3rd June has approved ‘The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020’ to ensure barrier-free trade for Agri products. Before this ordinance, there were strict regulations on farmers who wished to sell their products outside of the notified…

• Microsoft announced a new Programme to help Indian Agritech Startups grow

  Microsoft came out with its new programme on June 3, 2020 to help Agritech startups in India to build industry-specific solutions, scale, and grow with the help of its deep technology, business, and marketing resources.…

• Agriculture Journalism – Extension Functionaries Amid Pandemic

  India is predominantly an agrarian rural economy, with around 69% of it’s population living in rural areas and around 47% engaged in agriculture. Agricultural research, education and extension are said to be the most important components for promoting farm productivity and income. The extension system…