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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes on promoting export of soya in India at BRICS Agriculture Ministers meeting
New Delhi, April 20: Union Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a visit to Brazil to attend 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers meeting where he stressed on promoting production and export of soya in India.
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.
Gujarat: Home Minister Amit Shah lays foundation stone of IFFCO's upcoming 'Seed Research Centre'
Gandhinagar, April 6: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Indian Farmers Fertilisers Cooperative Ltd(IFFCO) upcoming "Seed Research Centre" at a grand function held at IFFCO, Kalol.
We need to utilise full agricultural potential of the country to reach bigger targets: PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that we need to utilise the full agricultural potential of the country to reach even bigger targets.
Agri sector growth and prosperity of villages: PM Modi lists key goals in post-Budget webinar
New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday outlined the government's commitment and resolve to achieve the goal of developed India and said that building a country with empowered and prosperous farmers remains the key focus of his governance.
30 lakh farmers come on board Centre's FPO scheme to boost earnings
New Delhi, Feb 28: The number of farmers on board the Centre's scheme for the formation and promotion of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) has touched the 30 lakh mark in the country, with around 40 per cent of them being women, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Friday.
Gujarat government implements Soil Health Card Yojana to empower farmers
Gandhinagar, February 18: The Gujarat government on Tuesday implemented farmer-centric schemes aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing their income.
Over 2.15 crore farmers in Gujarat received soil health cards: Govt
Gandhinagar, Feb 18: The Gujarat government has implemented several farmer-centric schemes to boost agricultural productivity and enhance farmers' income, with more than 2.15 crore farmers in the state having received Soil Health Cards, according to government data on Tuesday.
J-K Sericulture Development Department organises Mela to handhold farmers
Udhampur, February 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Sericulture Development Department has organised 'Resham Kisan Mela' in Udhampur to promote value addition and diversification in the sericulture sector among cocoon farmers.
Over 7,700 Gujarat farmers embrace solar pumps, leading to significant energy savings
Gandhinagar, January 27: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, the Gujarat government is actively providing financial assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the scheme has been implemented extensively, resulting in the installation of over 7,700 off-grid solar pumps by farmers in the state by December 2024. The government has disbursed subsidies exceeding Rs 218 crore, covering approximately 70 per cent of the cost. These off-grid solar pumps are not only helping farmers save electricity but are also contributing to environmental sustainability, said a release from Gujarat CMO on Monday.
Maharashtra: Amit Shah addresses 'Cooperative Conference' in Nashik; Launches various works related to cooperatives
Nashik, January 24: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Friday participated as the Chief Guest at the 'Cooperative Conference' held in Nashik, Maharashtra. During the event, Shah inaugurated multiple initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperative sector, an official statement from the Ministry of Cooperation said.
BoB sanctions over Rs 3,300 crore in agri loans after conclusion of 7th Edition of 'Baroda Kisan Pakhwada'
New Delhi, January 23: Bank of Baroda (BoB), a major public sector bank, concluded the 7th edition of its flagship rural outreach programme, 'Baroda Kisan Pakhwada', sanctioning agriculture loans worth more than Rs 3,300 crore, the Bank said in a release on Thursday.
Amul Dairy's farmers produce 16,000 kg of honey: Gujarat govt
Gandhinagar, January 4: The Gujarat Government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the 'Mission Bee' program and various initiatives to support farmers in this venture and boost their income after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the 'sweet revolution' in his 'Mann ki Baat' address last week.