sustainable agriculture

SAMBA, MARCH 18: A seven-day scientific beekeeping training program, under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), was inaugurated at the DC office, Nandini Hills, Samba, by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ajay Bharti, in the presence of Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Rakesh Khajuria and...

Chandigarh, March 18 Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat emphasized the need to adopt natural farming to preserve the environment and ensure a sustainable future for coming generations.He was delivering a special lecture on natural farming on the concluding day of the budget session of the...

The three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, which concluded yesterday in New Delhi, has laid the groundwork for developing gender-sensitive policies and inclusive innovations in agriculture. The conference, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, focused on promoting...

Itanagar, March 14 Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu emphasized the need to strengthen market linkages for large cardamom growers to ensure transparent trade and better price realization for farmers.The minister made this statement while inaugurating the large cardamom...

March 12, New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday.Organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and its partners, the conference, GCWAS–2026, will bring together over 700 global...

New Delhi, March 10 Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technology is showing "encouraging results" across several states and could potentially cover up to 60 per cent of India's rice cultivation area, senior government officials and agricultural scientists said, calling for urgent adoption of...

A training program on "Promoting Low-Cost Fish Feed for Fishery Farmers" was organized by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samba to enhance the knowledge and skills of local fish farmers on affordable and efficient feeding practices. Approximately 40 fish farmers from different areas of the Samba...

Kohima, March 9 Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio presented the Nagaland Agriculture Policy 2025 in the assembly on Monday, outlining a detailed roadmap to strengthen the sector, enhance farmers' income, and promote climate-resilient farming practices.The policy aims to address long-standing...

Shillong, March 9 The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released ₹67.41 crore to support development initiatives across the region, including infrastructure and cultural projects in Meghalaya, according to an official statement.The funds will be used for infrastructure development, livelihood...

Mumbai, March 5 UPL Ltd announced on Thursday that after restructuring, it will continue to generate revenue from its specialty chemical arm, Superform, and formulations, ensuring that it remains a strategic operating holding entity with significant scale and size.The company added that UPL...

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...

Gandhinagar, February 27 – Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat inaugurated an exhibition of natural farming produce at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly complex on Friday, aimed at raising awareness among farmers and the general public about agriculture free from chemicals.A total of nine stalls...

A state-of-the-art pesticide testing laboratory, built at a cost of ₹4.71 crore, has been completed and inaugurated in the Kathua district, strengthening quality control mechanisms in the region.With the establishment of this new facility, pesticide samples from across the area can now be...

On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu strongly advocated for the cultivation of medicinal plants, emphasizing that this not only improves the financial situation of farmers but also enhances soil health.Speaking after inaugurating the 2026 National Arogya Fair in Shegaon, Maharashtra, she...

Gurugram, February 21 A seminar held here on Saturday discussed sustainable palm oil cultivation and ways to strengthen India's edible oil security, according to a press statement.The seminar, 'Nutritional and Functional Aspects of Palm Oil,' was organized by FARE Labs and was attended by...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: The Department of Horticulture, Jammu, concluded a training program on Fruit Tree Management under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project at Udheywalla.Organized under the guidance of Chief Horticulture Officer R.K. Kotwal, the program was attended by...

A two-day Human Resource Development programme on Integrated Pest Management was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Centre of Excellence, Zawoora, Srinagar.February 19, Srinagar: A two-day Human Resource Development programme on Integrated Pest Management began on Wednesday at the Centre of...

Chandigarh, February 18 – In a major step towards sustainable agriculture and scientific water management, the State-Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC), chaired by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, approved four community-based, solar-powered integrated micro irrigation projects on...

New Delhi, February 18 Climate change is adversely impacting the world's major coffee-growing regions with high temperatures reducing harvests and contributing to higher prices of the popular beverage, according to a new report.Coffee is one of the most sought-after non-alcoholic beverages in...

London, February 17 British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, announced on Tuesday a significant Indian milestone: exceeding its commitment to invest USD 1 billion in climate finance during its 2022-2026 strategy period.At the start...