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Retired Armyman inspires youth, earns good money through fish farming in Saharsa
Saharsa, April 22 : Life after the Army took a transformative turn for Vikas Kumar Mishra, a retired soldier from Saharsa, who is now scripting a remarkable success story in fish farming. With an annual income exceeding Rs 5 lakh, Mishra has become an inspiration for countless youths in Bihar seeking self-reliance through agriculture.
Jackky Bhagnani: Have been growing my own vegetables, nurturing a personal kitchen garden
Mumbai, April 22: On the occasion of Earth Day on Tuesday, actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani revealed that he has been growing his own vegetables and nurturing a personal kitchen garden.
Top agronomist takes over as secretary of DARE and DG of ICAR
New Delhi, April 21: A distinguished agronomist, Dr Mangi Lal Jat, on Monday assumed charge as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
India's tractor sales to touch all-time high of 9.75 lakh units in FY26
New Delhi, April 21: Domestic sales volume of tractors is set to hit an all-time high of 9.75 lakh units in fiscal 2026, increasing 3-5 per cent (year-on-year), a Crisil report said on Monday.
India highlights role of small farmers for global food security at BRICS meet
Brasilia, April 20: India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday, highlighted the need for global food security, empowerment of small farmers, and technological cooperation in advancing the partnership among BRICS countries at the conference held in Brazil.
Israeli researchers harness warm winters to transform cherry farming
Tel Aviv, April 20: Israeli researchers have successfully advanced the flowering and ripening of the 'Royal Dawn' cherry variety by about a month, offering a significant economic and agricultural edge to Israeli cherry growers. The development comes amid a broader study aimed at enhancing cherry fruiting and yields in the face of global climate challenges.
Punjab govt forms plan to provide CRM machinery to manage paddy straw
Chandigarh, April 20: Aiming to bring the stubble burning to zero in the state, the Punjab government on Sunday formulated an action plan of Rs 500 crore to provide farmers with crop residue management (CRM) machinery on subsidy and implement other strategies to manage the paddy straw efficiently.
Odisha farmers, officials to visit Malaysia on 7-day international exposure tour
Bhubaneswar, April 18: The officials of Odisha's Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment (DA & FE) department, along with farmers, will embark on a 7-day international exposure visit to Malaysia.
IIT Guwahati, HDFC Parivartan launch tech-based rural development initiatives in Assam, Meghalaya
Guwahati, April 17: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with HDFC Parivartan, on Thursday, launched a series of technology-based rural development initiatives aimed at improving food and energy security, increasing farmer income, and building capacity among agricultural communities in the northeastern states of Assam and Meghalaya.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan observes agricultural techniques, farming practices during Brazil visit
New Delhi, April 17: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (AMM) being held in Brasilia, Brazil on Thursday and ahead of the meeting, he observed new agricultural techniques and farming practices during his visit there.
India's organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25
New Delhi, April 16: India’s export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.
Himachal Pradesh CM declares remote Pangi as first natural farming subdivision
Chamba, April 15: In a first, the state-level Himachal Day celebrations were held on Tuesday in the remote and picturesque Killar region of Pangi Valley in Chamba district, where Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared it the state's first natural farming subdivision.
Madhya Pradesh aims to boost milk production by 20%, says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, April 13: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said the State has great potential in milk production and plans to increase its current 9 per cent milk production rate by at least 20 per cent.
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.
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.
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.
Extra support announced for drought-affected farmers in South Australia
Canberra, April 8: The government of South Australia (SA) has announced new support measures for communities and farmers affected by widespread drought.
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.
Himachal Chief Minister unveils MSP for turmeric, encourages natural farming
Shimla, April 7: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the registration form for the farmers to sell raw turmeric grown through natural farming practices at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 90 per kilogram.
Himachal to procure organic turmeric at Rs 90 per kg
Shimla, April 7: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday launched the registration form for the farmers to sell raw turmeric grown through natural farming practices at a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 90 per kg.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, urging support for aqua farmers amid US duty hike
Amaravati, April 7: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Centre to stand by the aqua sector or fish farming products, which are facing loss due to heavy duty being levied by the United States, a release said on Monday.
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.
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.
Agri startups blending traditional farming with tech to boost rural health, jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in agriculture are intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with technology to drive livelihood opportunities in rural areas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
Agri Startups fast emerging as lucrative avenue of livelihood, says Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in the agriculture sector are emerging as a lucrative avenue of livelihood by intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with cutting-edge scientific technologies, said Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
India poised to lead South Asia in AI adoption with 1.25 mn professionals: Report
Mumbai, April 3: India is emerging as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in South Asia, with a talent pool of 1.25 million professionals in the emerging technology, a report said on Thursday.
Amit Shah to attend IFFCO's 50th anniversary celebration in Gujarat on April 6
Gandhinagar, April 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Gujarat on Sunday, to participate in a series of significant events, with the highlight being the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) plant in Kalol, near Gandhinagar.
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.
Over 510 pigs killed due to African Swine Fever in Mizoram
Aizawl, March 29: A fresh outbreak of African Swine Fever (AFS) has killed over 510 pigs in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday.
Residents airlifted to safety amid record-breaking flooding in Australian outback
Sydney, March 29: Residents have been airlifted to safety amid record-breaking flooding in remote northern Australia.
Odisha's green papaya finds global markets; tribal women setting examples of self-reliance
Dhenkanal, March 28: Green Papaya (Amrut Bhanda), the indigenously grown produce in the city has experienced a big surge in international demand, with exports reaching to destinations as far as London and Ireland. Behind this drastic change in fortunes for Odisha's Dhenkanal is the women residents of the tribal hamlet Majhisahi.
Reimagining Chai, Brewing for the Future: HUL's 'Tea Next' initiative to empower small tea growers
Guwahati, March 28: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) launched a new initiative, Tea Next, dedicated to training and capacity building for small holder farmers in the tea industry. Recognizing their pivotal role, HUL brought together small tea growers, industry leaders and key stakeholders together for this transformative initiative.
J-K: Local farmer in Katra turns flower farming into business venture, earns Rs 10 Lakh annually
Katra, March 28: Shokat Ali, a local farmer from Katra has transformed his flower farming venture into a profitable business, earning approximately Rs 10 lakh annually.
Five-day residential training on Natural Farming concludes at Udhampur
Udhampur, March 26: A five-day residential training programme on Natural Farming, organised under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), successfully concluded in Udhampur on Wednesday. The training aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of 'Krishi Sakhis' in sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices.
Haryana farmer earns in lakhs from mushroom farming after leaving lucrative teaching career
Charkhi Dadri, March 26: Praveen Sangwan, a farmer from the village of Mirch in Charkhi Dadri of Haryana, has proven that with determination and hard work, any path can lead to success.
Gujarat: Banaskantha residents benefit from solar pumps, installed under PM-KUSUM scheme
Banaskantha, March 24: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) was launched in 2019 with an objective of providing energy security to farmers while also honouring the country’s commitment to increasing its share of electric power to about 49 per cent by 2030.
15,000 kg of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly exported from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands: Centre
New Delhi, March 24: In a boost for farmers in the northeastern region, the government on Monday said it has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.
South Korea confirms 14 cases of foot-and-mouth disease
Seoul, March 24: South Korea reported an additional foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case at a local cattle farm, raising the number of cases this year to 14, the agriculture ministry said on Monday.
Rejuvenated reservoir changes livelihood & rural economy of Jharkhand's Jitkundi panchayat
Giridih, March 23: Approximately 25 kilometres from Giridih district headquarters, there is a large rejuvenated reservoir in Jitkundi panchayat. This reservoir has brought new hope to livelihood and new dimensions to the rural economy, which heavily relies on agriculture and groundwater resources.
'Solar panels very helpful in irrigating fields': Rajkot farmer shares 'life-changing' story
Rajkot, March 23: Ashok Makwana, a farmer of Khambhala village in Paddhari taluka of the city, faced immense hardships in irrigating his fields due to erratic power supply, but a very welcome change has happened in his life, thanks to solar panels.