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Delta region desilting work to end in May, says TN Minister
Chennai, April 13: With water from the Mettur Dam scheduled for release on the customary date of June 12, desilting operations across Tamil Nadu’s Delta region will be completed by the end of May to ensure smooth water flow to tail-end agricultural areas, said Water Resources Minister S. Duraimurugan on Sunday.
Assam's paddy procurement crosses 4 lakh metric tons: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the Government of Assam's paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif season has crossed 4 lakh metric tons.
In 70 days, Punjab pumps out water equal to nine lakes, says CM Mann
Ludhiana, April 12: Reiterating the commitment of the government to save the groundwater for coming generations, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to start zone-wise cultivation of the paddy from June 1.
TN farmer representatives included in PAP monitoring committees to curb water theft
Chennai, April 12: In a significant move to tackle water theft in the Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP), the Tamil Nadu Revenue Department has included farmer representatives in the Joint Monitoring Committees (JMCs).
Sukhu to preside state-level function on Himachal Day on April 15
Shimla, April 11: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside over a state-level Himachal Day function on April 15 at Pangi in Chamba district. Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania and MLA Sunder Singh Thakur will accompany the Chief Minister.
Banas Dairy changed both image and destiny of thousands of families in Kashi: PM Modi
Varanasi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the transformative impact of Banas Dairy in Kashi and said that the dairy has rewarded hard work and given wings to aspirations.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his family offer prayers at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, April 10: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is in Kathmandu for a meeting of Agriculture Ministers of BIMSTEC nations, visited Pashupatinath Temple with his family today.
Governor Lakshman Prasad attends 25th convocation of Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat, April 9: Assam Governor and Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday graced the 25th Convocation Ceremony of the university, held at Dr Madhab Chandra Das Memorial Auditorium on the AAU campus in Jorhat.
Bihar: Inspired by PM Modi, farmers in Motihari turn to millets, earning more profit than before
Motihari, April 9: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets, there has been a growing interest in millets across the country, and farmers in Bihar's Motihari district are no exception. Apart from being more nutritious, millet farming has also led to an increase in farmers' income compared to previous years.
TN govt signs pact with UNWFP for climate resilience project in Ramanathapuram
Chennai, April 9: Tamil Nadu government has signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) India to implement a climate resilience initiative titled ‘Adaptation for Resilience’ (ADAPT4R).
Centre okays modernisation of irrigation water supply network for Rs 1,600 cr in FY26
New Delhi, April 9: The government on Wednesday okayed the modernisation of command area development and water management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore in FY26.
India, Nepal strengthen agricultural ties with MoU on crop productivity and climate resilience
Kathmandu, April 9: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, participated in the third BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasises on food security at BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led a delegation to the third BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday.
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.
Centre pays Rs 37,450 crore to farmers for cotton procured at MSP
New Delhi, April 8: The Central government has, through its nodal agency, the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), successfully procured 525 lakh quintals of seed cotton, equivalent to 100 lakh bales, under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations during the current marketing season up to March 31 this year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Textiles on Tuesday.
MP approves PPP model for cow rearing ahead of HM Amit Shah's visit
Bhopal, April 8: To safeguard the welfare of bovine family members in the state and augment milk production further, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved an ambitious public-private partnership (PPP) initiative on Tuesday.
Over 25,000 govt posts approved in first Bihar Cabinet meet post-budget session
Patna, April 8: In its first cabinet meeting after the Budget Session of the Bihar Legislature, the Nitish Kumar-led government on Tuesday approved 27 major proposals including the creation of over 25,000 posts in various departments, signaling a focus on employment generation ahead of the Assembly elections to be held later this year.
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.
TN agri dept takes action as 1.9 lakh acres of coconut farms hit by whitefly infestation
Chennai, April 8: The Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department is taking urgent measures to tackle a severe whitefly infestation that has affected 1.9 lakh acres of coconut farms in the state.
Rajasthan: Kirodi Lal Meena holds marathon review meeting after nine-month hiatus; suspends joint director
Jaipur, April 7: Nine months after stepping down from his ministerial post, Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena held a marathon review meeting with department officials at Pant Krishi Bhawan on Monday.
Sikkim CM holds meeting with Union DoNER Ministry
Gangtok, April 7: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday participated high-level task force meeting on agriculture and horticulture, convened by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) over video conference, officials said.
Nagaland: IKS research centre to study water management in agriculture & ethnic culinary practices
Kohima, April 7: The Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the state, has been sanctioned an ‘Indian Knowledge Systems’ (IKS) Research Centre to study indigenous knowledge systems of water management in agriculture and ethnic culinary practices among the tribal communities of the northeastern state.
India's telecom, agriculture most affected by US tariffs; telecom has competitive edge: Report
New Delhi, April 7: India's telecom and agriculture sectors are among the worst-affected sectors by the US President Donald Trump's tariffs, highlighted the data shared by a report of EY.
Use tech to meet green fodder deficit: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh
New Delhi, April 6: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh stressed upon the need for technology-led interventions to address the prevailing national green fodder deficit, currently estimated at 11 per cent, an official said on Sunday.
Union Minister Ravneet Bittu appeals to farm leader Dalewal to end fast and join talks with centre
New Delhi, April 6: Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Ravneet Singh Bittu has fervently appealed to senior farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his fast and join talks with the central government on farmer demands.
Delta farmers in TN turn to summer paddy cultivation as interim crop
Chennai, April 5: Farmers in the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu have begun cultivating summer paddy as a short-term interim crop, utilising groundwater drawn through energised borewells.
S. Korea reports additional avian influenza cases, total at 46
Seoul, April 5: South Korea has confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, raising the total number of infections for the current season to 46, the government said on Saturday.
Punjab heading for bumper wheat crop of 124 lakh metric tons, says minister
Chandigarh, April 4: Saying Punjab is heading for a bumper wheat crop, state Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Friday stressed the government has made preparations to facilitate over eight lakh farmers during the ongoing wheat procurement season.
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.
India may not lose much in agriculture due to Trump's tariffs: Economist Ashok Gulati
New Delhi, April 4: Ashok Gulati, a well-known Indian agricultural economist and professor at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), said that India is unlikely to face major losses in its agricultural exports due to new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
Two Farmers killed by thunderstorm in Nagarkurnool
Nagarkurnool, April 4: Two farmers, Gajula Eramma (60) and Saidamma (45), tragically lost their lives after being struck by a thunderstorm while working in their fields in the limits of Padara police station, Nagarkurnool, Telangana.
NE tea planters' body urge Centre, Assam govt to allow oil palm trees planting in tea gardens
Guwahati, April 3: Leading tea planters' body, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) on Thursday urged both Central and state governments to extend the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme in the tea estates of Assam for the cultivation of oil palm trees.
Centre allows Assam tea estates to avail support under oil palm mission
New Delhi, April 3: The central government has allowed tea estates in Assam to benefit from the flagship oil palm mission, weeks after an industry body in the region made representations.
Central Europe calls for EU coordination in combating foot-and-mouth disease
Prague, April 3: Central European states are seeking European Union (EU) -wide coordination to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Czech Minister of Agriculture Marek Vyborny said.
Gujarat govt extends tur dal purchase deadline till April 30
Gandhinagar, April 2: The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for purchasing pigeon pea (tur) daal at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to April 30.
Haryana govt unnecessarily harassing farmers, says Hooda
Chandigarh, April 1: Veteran Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Tuesday said unnecessarily harassing farmers has become the ruling BJP’s policy in the state.
India-US bi-lateral trade deal may include agriculture, automobiles, and pharma: Jefferies
New Delhi, April 1: The possible trade agreement between India and the United States could include key sectors such as agriculture, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, says a report by Jefferies.
Israel to allow large increase in quotas for honey imports
Tel Aviv, April 1: In order to reduce honey prices in Israel, while maintaining local production, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is formulating an outline for distributing quotas for the import of honey exempt from customs duties.
Azerbaijan approves import of fruit from Israel
Tel Aviv, April 1: The Plant Protection and Inspection Services at Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced approval given by the State of Azerbaijan for the importation of fresh fruit from Israel.
Telangana enters global rice export market with maiden shipment to Southeast Asia
Kakinada, March 31: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state's surplus paddy, an official statement from the Telangana goverment said.