Mustard Production in Kashmir Sees 36,000 MT Surge, Reducing Dependence on Imports
AMN / WEB DESK Kashmir is all set for a major breakthrough in mustard production this year, with an estimated increase of 36,000 metric tons (MT) over last year. The…
Govt to set up second national Gene Bank to ensure future food security
A R DAS / NEW DEELHI The central government has announced the establishment of the second National Gene Bank (NGB) as part of its efforts to ensure long-term food and…
TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR EXPANSION OF RABI CROP CULTIVATION
AMN Government of India is implementing the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) in 28 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs) viz. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to increase…
Centre Lifts 20% Export Duty on Onions from April 1
The Centre has withdrawn the 20 percent duty on onion exports, effective from 1st April. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this will ensure remunerative…
More than 1100 infrastructure projects approved to benefit over 5 lakh farmers
AMN The Government has approved over 1100 infrastructure projects under its various schemes related to the food processing sector to provide benefits to over 5 lakh farmers. These schemes include…
INDIA-GERMANY discuss Agricultural issue at Joint Working Group Meeting
8th Joint Working Group Meeting between INDIA-GERMANY on Agriculture held today. SUDHIR KUMAR / New Delhi India and Germany today discussed on a wide range of areas related to agriculture,…
Centre plans to turn North-east into next saffron hub
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh today said that Northeast is a key driver for India to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat and…
Makhana Farmers exalted as PM Modi leads as brand ambassador at Global platforms
AMN In Bihar, a sense of pride is prevailing among Makhana producers, farmers and exporters as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading as a brand ambassador at Global platforms and…
India milk production witnesses growth of 63.5% in last 10 years
The country’s milk production has witnessed tremendous growth of 63.5 percent in the last 10 years, reaching over 239 million tonnes. This was stated by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying…
KVICC Chairman Manoj Kumar distributes 2,050 bee boxes & bee kits to 6 states under Honey Mission
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Chairman Manoj Kumar today distributed over two thousand and fifty bee boxes and honey colonies across six states under the Honey Mission. He also…