agricultural technology

Rupnagar, March 25 Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday that the future of farming lies in innovation and technology adoption, and artificial intelligence is here to empower farmers."Given the rising climate risks, it is now essential to combine knowledge of the...

Hisar, March 23 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Kharif Krishi Mela-2026 at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University on Monday and praised the initiative to bring farmers, scientists, and innovation together on a common platform.The chief minister said...

Raipur, March 19 – Tech-enabled drones, once considered a phenomenon of urban areas, are silently revolutionizing agriculture across the country's vast rural landscapes. And, at the forefront of this transformation are the "Namo Drone Didis," who are not only changing farming methods but also...

Ranchi, March 14 Union Minister Sanjay Seth urged agricultural scientists and farmers in Jharkhand to work together to develop Ranchi as the millet capital of the country, and said that the production and consumption of this nutritious grain have been continuously increasing over the past five...

Mumbai, March 13 – Maharashtra's Minister of Agriculture, Dattatray Bharne, stated in the Assembly on Friday that the government is implementing various schemes to make agriculture in the state more capable, modern, and sustainable.In response to a discussion under Maharashtra Legislative...

Nashik, March 13: Farmers attending the Krishi Kumbh 2026 in Maharashtra's Nashik are gaining access to modern agricultural knowledge, new technologies, and government-backed digital tools aimed at improving productivity and boosting farm incomes.The large-scale agricultural event has brought...

Mumbai, March 13 Farmers in Maharashtra will be supported through measures, including loan waivers, expanded insurance coverage, and welfare schemes, said Minister Dattatreya Bharane on Friday, asserting that the government will revolutionize the sector through its 'Maha Agri-AI' policy.The...

Gandhinagar, March 12 – Gujarat has experienced unprecedented agricultural growth over the past two decades, with cotton production increasing by 696% and groundnut production by 575%, Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani stated in the state Legislative Assembly on Thursday.Vaghani...

Mumbai, March 12 Pulsar International Ltd, a supply chain management company based in Gujarat, is considering a strategic move into AI-led Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enable precision farming and advanced agricultural supply chain management.The company's board will consider the...

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 – Modern polyhouse cultivation, supported under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), is proving to be a major boost for farmers in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, helping them increase their income while creating new employment opportunities in rural...

Chandigarh, March 6 With the area under sugarcane declining in recent years, the Haryana government has asked farmers to adopt new technologies.Cooperation Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma said on Friday that farmers should adopt new technologies while cultivating sugarcane, as it will help reduce...

Mumbai, March 4 The Maharashtra government has introduced an offline photo upload facility for the e-crop sowing registration process to address issues faced by farmers due to poor network connectivity and server problems, the assembly was told on Wednesday.Responding to a question raised by...

The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme has established over 17,000 productive units in Kashmir, driving a shift towards sustainable and commercial farming.Mar 04, Srinagar: The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) is driving structural reforms in the rural economy of the...

Jerusalem, February 26 India and Israel on Thursday elevated their "time-tested" relationship to a special strategic partnership and agreed to expedite a long-awaited free trade deal, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a...

Tel Aviv, February 25. India is committed to expanding trade, strengthening investment flows, and promoting joint infrastructure development with Israel. The Bilateral Investment Treaty signed last year will provide confidence and predictability for our businesses, said Prime Minister Narendra...

February 25, New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about to land in Israel, reflections on his earlier visit highlight his long-standing engagement with Israeli agricultural technology.In May 2006, Chief Minister Modi, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, traveled to Israel to attend...

Bengaluru, February 24 Calling for stronger global collaboration in emerging technologies, Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju urged the BRICS nations to work together to accelerate the development and application of quantum technologies.Speaking at a high-level bilateral meeting at Vidhana Soudha...

Raipur, February 24 Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O P Choudhary presented the annual budget of Rs 1.72 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the state assembly, emphasizing inclusive growth, infrastructure development, and investment promotion.The government will launch the Rani Durgavati...

Bhopal/Gwalior, February 23 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday that the state government would take all necessary steps to accelerate agricultural growth and enhance farmers' prosperity, including promoting employment-oriented and agro-processing industries across the...

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, stated that the proper use of artificial intelligence can help India's agricultural sector contribute up to 70,000 crore rupees to the economy. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the AI4 Agri 2026 summit in Mumbai.Dr...