crop production

Bhopal/Raisen, April 11 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan struck a deeply personal chord at the three-day ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival’ in Raisen (45 km from Bhopal), declaring that his purpose was not merely to "occupy the seat" and become a "burden," but to genuinely transform...

New Delhi, April 11 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the grand national-level Advanced Agriculture Festival (Unnat Krishi Mahotsav) at the Dussehra Ground in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday.The festival will be held from...

Bhopal, April 10 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday that the three-day national-level Unnat Krishi Mahotsav, to be held in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen from April 11, will focus on delivering practical solutions and modern technologies directly to farmers.Addressing a...

April 9th, Serchhip: Addressing the event, DC Paul L. Khuma urged farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies, consult with experts, and work selflessly to produce healthy crops. The initiative aims to strengthen the 'Research-Extension-Farmer' linkage and boost local livelihoods.The...

REASI, April 9, 2026: Farmers in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir have expressed their gratitude to the central government for approving the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) on fertilizers. They believe this move will reduce input costs, ensure access to affordable fertilizers, and boost...

Mumbai, April 8 Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said on Wednesday that the Centre has extended the deadline for procuring maize for the Kharif 2025-26 season until April 30, providing major relief to farmers in the state.The extension will apply to maize...

Lucknow, April 8 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has significantly improved its agricultural growth rate over the past nine years, attributing it to sustained policy efforts and better resource utilization.Addressing the gathering after...

Lucknow, April 8 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has significantly improved its agricultural growth rate over the past nine years, attributing it to sustained policy efforts and better resource utilization.Addressing the gathering after...

Raipur, April 7 Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam warned on Tuesday that those involved in black marketing and hoarding of chemical fertilizers in the state will face strict legal action, including imprisonment.Addressing a review meeting of his department at the Indira Gandhi...

Jaipur, April 7 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Tuesday that the state government is continuously working for the welfare of farmers and Rajasthan is achieving new heights in agriculture.Addressing the inauguration session of a conference here, Sharma said the "double-engine"...

Jaipur, April 7 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that food security is of paramount importance and called for increasing productivity, reducing the cost of production, and ensuring remunerative prices so that farmers earn reasonable profits.Addressing the...

Jaipur, April 7 – Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Western Regional Conference organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Tuesday, outlining three key objectives.Speaking on the first objective, he emphasized ensuring...

Itanagar, April 2 In a major relief for farmers, the Centre has approved Arunachal Pradesh’s full requirement of 950 metric tonnes of urea for April, officials said on Thursday.The decision came shortly after state agriculture minister Gabriel D Wangsu raised the issue at a ministers’...

New Delhi, April 1 The Centre on Wednesday asserted that the country has an adequate supply of seeds and agro-chemicals for the upcoming Kharif season, and asked states to check hoarding, black marketing, smuggling, and diversion of fertilizers for non-farm usage.Addressing an...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 31 Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has transformed over the years – a popular tourist destination, often featured in selfies and social media.The main attraction here is the vast, all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 31 Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has become a popular tourist destination over the years, featuring prominently in selfies and social media posts.The main attraction is the large, all-white marble dumping yard, which is...

New Delhi, March 30 India's rapeseed-mustard production is estimated to rise by 3.5 per cent to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, driven by increased acreage, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Monday.Total production stood at 115.2 lakh tonnes in the...

Jaipur, March 30 India's rapeseed-mustard production is estimated to rise to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, up from 115.2 lakh tonnes in the previous year, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Monday.The initial estimate is based on a study that used field...

Bhopal, March 28 – The Madhya Pradesh government announced on Saturday that it had submitted a proposal for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for three crops – Sitahi Kutki (millet), Nagdaman Kutki, and Purple Pigeon Pea – to the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai for examination...

Amaravati, March 27 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday appealed to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan to implement the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme for maize through NAFED and AP Markfed to protect farmers from distress sales.Naidu noted that a surplus of maize has pushed...