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Bihar Agricultural varsity VC shares how Bihar can achieve $1 trillion economy by 2047
Bhagalpur: , April 15 (IANS) As India marches towards the vision of 'Viksit Bharat@2047,' a silent but powerful agricultural transformation is taking root in Bihar under the banner of 'Mission Purvodaya.' From the fertile plains of the Ganga to the organic farmlands of its 16 districts, Bihar is fast becoming the epicentre of the Second Green Revolution — one driven by smart farming, innovation, and empowerment.
India, Israel to strengthen cooperation in agriculture sector
New Delhi, April 8: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, on Tuesday signed an agriculture cooperation agreement and work plan aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations in key areas of agricultural development.
Union Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan discuss upcoming challenges of food security with Israeli counterpart; signs multiple agreements
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan met his Israeli counterpart, Avi Dichter, in New Delhi on Tuesday, with multiple agreements signed between the two countries in the presence of the ministers.
IFFCO has made India's cooperative sector renowned globally: Amit Shah
Gandhinagar, April 6: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday attended the Golden Jubilee celebration of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited(IFFCO's) Kalol branch in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and laid the foundation stone for the Beej Anusandhan Kendra, the Ministry of Cooperation said in a release.
IFFCO turns 50: HM Amit Shah calls it backbone of India's farm revolution
Kalol, April 6: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah visited Gujarat on Sunday and participated in the landmark event at the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) plant in Kalol.
StartUps fast emerging as lucrative avenue: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, a press release by Ministry Science and Technology said.
From Gir to Global: Gujarat's Kesar mangoes redefining India's mango trade
Ahmedabad, April 4: Gujarat’s mango industry is making waves globally, with exports of the famed Kesar mango reaching 689.5 metric tonnes in 2023-24.
MP: Burhanpur's banana & turmeric shine under ODOP, exports reach Moscow
Burhanpur, April 3: Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh is carving out a new identity thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship programme, One District, One Product (ODOP). The district is now being recognised for its banana and turmeric production, contributing to the region’s economic growth.
Gujarat farmer builds potato harvester inspired by PM Modi's Vocal for Local
Aravalli (Gujarat), March 31: In the heart of north Gujarat, known for its sprawling potato fields, a farmer's ingenuity has set a new benchmark in agricultural innovation. Anilbhai Patel, a farmer from Bhensawada village in Dhansura taluka of Aravalli district, has crafted a special harvester that promises to transform the way potatoes are harvested in the region.
Tripura achieves record growth in potato cultivation with ARC technology
Agartala, March 29: Tripura Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday attributed the "remarkable progress" in potato farming in the State to the adoption of Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) technology.
J-K: Udhampur sees surge in strawberry farming, thanks to govt schemes
Udhampur, March 22: Udhampur district is fast emerging as a strawberry producing centre, with increasing numbers of farmers opting for strawberry cultivation with astounding success. Capitalising on government schemes, farmers in the district have set up strawberry farms that are earning handsome revenues, particularly as strawberry rates have struck high this season.
Traditional farming should be promoted...to increase income of farmers: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, March 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasised the importance of promoting traditional farming practices to increase farmers' income in the state. He believed that combining traditional methods with modern knowledge and science can lead to better outcomes, as per a release.
Jharkhand farmers embrace modern agriculture techniques with Central govt schemes
Garhwa (Jharkhand), March 18: Farmers in Jharkhand's Garhwa are transforming their agricultural practices and reaping the rewards of Central government schemes aimed at improving their livelihoods. Through initiatives like the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and PM Kusum Yojana, these farmers are stepping away from traditional methods and adopting modern farming techniques, all while saving money and boosting productivity.
Maharashtra: Devgad Alphonso mangoes go digital, will carry UID codes to combat counterfeiting
Pune, March 18: Alphonso Mango Growers company based in the Konkan region in Maharashtra introduced a tamper-proof UID seal system to ensure the authenticity of Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes of Devgad. Henceforth, only mangoes bearing the TP Seal stickers can be marketed and sold as genuine Devgad Alphonso or Devgad Hapus mangoes.
Researchers demonstrate new technique for boosting plant growth with bacteria
North Carolina, March 17: Researchers have successfully demonstrated a technique for encapsulating bacteria, which can subsequently be preserved and applied to plants to promote their growth and protect them from pests and infections. The technique paves the way for a variety of crop applications that will enable farmers to use these beneficial bacteria in conjunction with agrochemicals.
TN farmers to be sent to Japan, China, Vietnam for modern paddy cultivation training: Agriculture Minister
Chennai, March 15: In a move to boost paddy production and improve farming techniques, Tamil Nadu's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, M.R.K. Panneerselvam, on Saturday announced that the state government will send 100 progressive paddy farmers to Japan, China, and Vietnam.
Punjab needs food processing parks, says RS MP Sahney
Chandigarh, March 12: The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, Vikramjit Singh Sahney, on Wednesday unveiled a report that talked about crop diversification.
Patanjali's Nagpur orange processing plant will be Asia's largest; to be inaugurated this Sunday
Nagpur, March 7: Patanjali's mega food cum herbal Park at Mihan, Nagpur will be Asia's largest orange processing plant, announced Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd.
Centre notifies scheme to help sugar mills produce more ethanol for green push
New Delhi, March 7: The Centre has notified the scheme for increasing the financial viability of cooperative sugar mills through interest subvention on bank loans for converting their existing sugarcane-based ethanol plants to multi-feedstock units, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh flags off CSIR's E-Tractor roadshow from Jammu to Kanyakumari
Jammu, March 6: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday flagged off the CSIR-developed e-Tractor roadshow from Jammu, which is headed for Kanyakumari to cover the entire country.
Tripura farmer finds success in off-season vegetable cultivation supplies to top hotels
Agartala, March 5: A farmer from Tripura, Amar Sarkar, has achieved remarkable success in off-season vegetable cultivation by supplying fresh produce to top hotels across the state.
Amit Shah to inaugurate 'workshop on sustainability, circularity in dairy sector' today at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, March 3: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the “Workshop on Sustainability and Circularity in Dairy Sector” on Monday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Did not expect to be so versatile: Former Australian PM Tony Abbott on trying millets
New Delhi, February 28: Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday discovered the versatility of millets during his visit to the Millets Experience Centre at Dilli Haat in New Delhi.
MP has huge potential in unexplored crops for food processing says Rasna Chairman
Bhopal, February 24: Madhya Pradesh has significant potential in the food processing sector, especially in unexplored crops, according to Piruz Khambatta, Chairman of the Rasna Group.
PM Modi to release 19th instalment of PM-KISAN, farmers event in Bilaspur in the spotlight
New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to release the 19th instalment of PM Kisan Saman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on February 24. An amount accounting for Rs 22,000 crore will be transferred directly to 9.8 crore farmers' accounts via the DBT (Direct Beneficiary Transfer) scheme.
Farmers can earn more profit by doing integrated farming on their lands: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, February 22: Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid emphasis on integrated farming and said that farmers can earn more profit by conducting multiple farming activities on the same land.
Our renewable energy policy aims to position state as leader in biofuel production: MP CM
Bhopal, Feb 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday that his government's renewable energy policy aims to position the state as a leader in biofuel production.
Odisha has immense potential to emerge as leader in fisheries, animal resource sectors: Guv
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Sunday that the state has immense potential to emerge as a leader in sectors like fisheries and animal resources.
Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates '23rd Global Castor Conference 2025' in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, February 15: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the "23rd Global Castor Conference-2025" in Gandhinagar on Saturday.
'Embrace organic farming': Rajasthan Guv urges farmers
Jaipur, Feb 14: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Saturday urged the farmers in Binjwadiya village to adopt organic farming practices to enhance agricultural sustainability and prosperity.
IT Kanpur develops solar dehydration technology to boost farmers' income, reduce post-harvest losses
Kanpur, February 14: In a ground-breaking step towards reducing post-harvest losses and increasing farmers' income, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra has developed an innovative solar dehydration technique to enhance the value of farm produce, officials said.
J-K: Farmers reap success from mushroom cultivation, generate over Rs 3.15 cr in Udhampur
Udhampur, February 12: The farmers in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir are involved in an agricultural revolution as they have embraced mushroom cultivation, which is providing them with some remarkable results.
Lumpy skin disease: CDSCO grants license to India's 1st vaccine for cattle, buffalo
New Delhi, Feb 10: The Central Drug Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted license to Biolumpivaxin -- the country's first vaccine against lumpy skin disease (LSD) in dairy cattle and buffaloes, Bharat Biotech group company Biovet said on Monday.
Vidarbha will see large-scale development: Piyush Goyal at Advantage Vidarbha 2025
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in the future of Vidarbha's industries, stating that with innovation, research, and support from IITs, IIMs, and farmers, the region will witness large-scale development, particularly in sectors like cotton, pulses, and agricultural products such as makhana and turmeric, under the leadership of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Centre has no proposal to bring nano fertilizers under PLI scheme: MoS Anupriya Patel
New Delhi, February 9: The government has no proposal to bring the production of nano fertilizers under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, MoS chemicals and fertilisers Anupriya Patel informed Lok Sabha this week.
Gujarat CM to host 'Millet Mahotsav - Prakrutik Farmers Market 2025' on February 8-9
Gandhinagar, February 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated for the nutritional and agricultural benefits of coarse grains, commonly known as millet, emphasising their role in a healthy diet and sustainable farming. His efforts to promote millet cultivation and consumption led to the United Nations declaring 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets', according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement.
Makhana cultivation expanded from 13,000 hectares to 35,000: MoS agriculture
New Delhi, February 4: Makhana cultivation has expanded from approximately 13,000 hectares to 35,000 hectares across multiple states, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
2,661 climate-resilient crops developed by govt during 2014-2024: MoS Bhagirath Choudhary in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 4: ICAR Institutes, State and Central agricultural universities have developed 2,900 varieties of different crops during 2014-2024, out of which 2,661 varieties are climate resilient, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
CMFRI seafood fair brings in huge crowds
Kochi, Feb 1: A three-day Matsya Mela (Seafood fair) got underway at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Saturday, drawing seafood enthusiasts and those seeking locally produced farm varieties alike.
WEF 2025: Decarbonising Rice project trials expanded in India, Laos & Indonesia
New Delhi, Jan 24: Trials on the Decarbonising Rice project, winner of the breakthrough scientific contribution award at the recently concluded World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, on Friday has been expanded in India, Laos and Indonesia.