organic farming

AIZAWL, MARCH 5, 2026: The ICFRE-Bamboo and Rattan Centre (BRC) in Aizawl, began a comprehensive two-day "Green Skills Training – Introduction to Composting and Apiculture" program today, scheduled from March 5 to 6, 2026, under the Van Vigyan Kendra (VVK) Aizawl. The training is attended by 20...

Bhopal, March 2 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav interacted with the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), including national-level players, during a ceremonial event organized under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on Monday...

The rich spices and vibrant culture of the Northeast region recently made their mark in Mumbai. Organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival concluded at Jio World Drive. Held from February 27th to March 1st, it...

SAMBA, FEBRUARY 28: Many farmers in Samba are earning a good income by practicing organic farming and cultivating crops in high-tech polyhouses under the government's Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP).District Agriculture Officer, Dr. Rakesh Khajuria, stated that 26 high-tech...

Guna, February 27 – With the aim of increasing farmers' incomes and promoting cutting-edge agricultural practices, the two-day district-level “Krishi Vigyan Sah Millet Mela” (Agricultural Science-cum-Millet Fair) concluded on Friday in Guna, Madhya Pradesh.Organized under the auspices of the...

Gandhinagar, February 27: Natural farming was described as essential for safeguarding soil, water, the environment, and public health at a state-level seminar held at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly complex in Gandhinagar under the National Mission on Natural Farming.The seminar was chaired...

Indore, February 26 Hundreds of farmers staged a protest in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, demanding the cancellation of the land acquisition process for a road project, officials said.The administration is planning to acquire approximately 2,400 acres of agricultural land belonging to...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Monday that Meghalaya has emerged as the second fastest-growing economy in the country, with a real GDP growth rate of 9.66 percent, as highlighted in the Governor's Address.Responding to the general discussion during the ongoing budget session, Sangma...

Shillong, February 23 Meghalaya has generated an estimated 3.66 lakh jobs between 2019 and 2025, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Monday.Responding to the debate on the Governor's Address, Sangma said that agriculture accounted for the largest share, with 1.90 lakh jobs...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – The Gujarat government's budget for 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Kanu Desai, allocates ₹24,022 crore to the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, emphasizing farmer empowerment and rural development.The total state budget stands at ₹4.08 lakh crore...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – The Gujarat government has allocated ₹3,472 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme in the 2026-27 state budget, covering over 2.72 crore people, with more than 68 lakh beneficiaries having received cashless treatment, Finance...

Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting of Cooperation Ministers from States and Union Territories tomorrow in Gandhinagar. The Ministry of Cooperation stated that the platform will enable a comprehensive review of key initiatives, assessment of progress, exchange of...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated SKUAST-K’s “Gangul-2026” exhibition in Srinagar, highlighting innovation to strengthen farmers’ incomes.February 14, Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the 11th Technology Exhibition “Gangul-2026” at Sher-e-Kashmir...

Beed, February 14 The trade deal between India and the United States will benefit farmers, as it will open up a vast new market in that nation, but some individuals and parties are spreading misinformation about it, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Saturday.Prime...

New Delhi, February 13 Padma Award-winning farmers and agricultural experts on Friday called for the establishment of "pesticide-free farming schools", the development of gaushalas as organic manure production units, and the ensuring of compost availability at the village level to promote...

February 12, New Delhi: India has been awarded the prestigious "Country of the Year" award at BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading trade fair for organic products, which is being held in Nuremberg, Germany.This recognition marks India's return to the forefront of global organic farming after 14...

New Delhi, February 10 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met several Union ministers on Tuesday, seeking the Centre's intervention to expedite the Polavaram irrigation project, release pending funds under various farm schemes, and expand railway infrastructure in the state...

Chandigarh, February 10 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the budget expenditure of several departments and the progress of major schemes on Tuesday.Senior officials of the concerned departments were present in the meeting.Reviewing the schemes of the energy department, the...