Farmers in despair as rates of tomato drop to Rs.1/kg.
The abrupt drop in tomato prices in Anantapur wholesale marketplaces has surprised farmers. Because tomatoes are so inexpensive, some farmers…
Agriculture Export Policy launched by Govt of Maharashtra
The Indian government issued its Agriculture Export Policy in December 2018, instructing state governments to create their own. As a…
India-Sri Lanka Fishing Conflict: 22 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested
Fishermen from Tamil Nadu are increasingly being detained in Sri Lankan territorial seas for “poaching.” However, the parties concerned have…
ICAR organised a symposium on “Role of Phytopathology in achieving Food Security”
From February 21st to 22nd, 2022, the ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan in Almora, Uttarakhand, hosted the National Symposium on…
PM Kisan Yojana Completes 3 Years
On February 24, 2019, PM-KISAN was launched to provide financial assistance to farmers. Under this scheme, a yearly financial benefit…
Power Ministry inaugurates concreting works for 2nd unit of powerhouse of Arun-III hydro project
The construction of the second unit of the Arun-III hydropower project’s powerhouse, which is being developed by state-owned SJVN, has…
Intl. Project on livelihood Security in the Sundarbans launched by ICAR-CRIJAF
The Multinational (India, Australia, Bangladesh and Indonesia) Project of ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on “Protecting Ecosystems and Livelihoods of The Sundarbans- a…
Budget 2022 focuses on making agriculture smart, modern
According to recent reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he is focused on total modernization of the area and…
Modi urges farmers to use AI, Drones & marketing tools to boost income
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged farmers to use scientific advancements such as artificial intelligence to boost output, aggressively sell domestic…
Skill training programme in Sericulture farming held in JK to encourage farmers to adopt new technology
The Regional Sericulture Research Centre of the Central Silk Board of Jammu conducted a five-day Farmer Skill Training Programme as…