sustainable agriculture

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...

Gandhinagar, February 17 – As part of efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, the state of Gujarat has issued Soil Health Cards to 2.19 crore farmers under the Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme, which aims to promote scientific soil management and improve crop productivity.The scheme was first...

New Delhi, February 17 – India's shift towards a circular economy in agriculture aims to transform "waste into wealth." According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, the country's 350 million tonnes of annual agricultural residues have the potential to generate over 18,000 MW of power...

Itanagar, February 16 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched 'Rakta' rice, an organic red rice from the Tawang district, on Monday, describing it as a symbol of traditional farming wisdom, heritage preservation, and sustainable agriculture in the state."Launched Rakta Rice, a...

February 16, New Delhi – Sanjay Sethi, a National Expert at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), stated that artificial intelligence can play a crucial role in making agriculture more sustainable and resource-efficient.Speaking about the use of AI in farming, Sethi...

Raipur, February 15 – The farming community in Mohbhatta village, in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, has seen a significant improvement in agricultural productivity and livelihoods since the implementation of the Saur Sujala Yojana in the village.With the installation of...

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...

Guwahati, February 13 Capacity building for small tea growers and leaf buying factories has become essential to meet quality and sustainability expectations and improve productivity, industry experts said.Improving the quality of green leaves, reducing maximum residue limits (MRL), and...