India Rabi crop sowing exceeds 614 lakh hectares
AMN The government said that Rabi crops have been sown across over 614 lakh hectare area so far. Ministry of Agriculture in a statement said that over 319 lakh hectare…
Govt increases MSP of Copra for 2025 season to ensure better returns to farmers
STAFF REPORTER / NEW DELHI The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Copra for the 2025 season. Briefing media in New Delhi after…
Annual fund flow to farm sector jumps nearly 6-fold in 10 years
AMN The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has witnessed a six-fold increase in budget allocation from nearly 21 thousand crore rupees during 2013-14 to 1 lakh, 22 thousand crore…
Sanctions ₹4,388 Crore Under PM-KUSUM Scheme to Solarize Agriculture
AMN The Government has informed that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme so far 4388 crore rupees have been sanctioned for the states. In…
99.9% Cane Dues Cleared for Sugar Seasons Up to 2022-23: Govt
The Centre has informed that about 99.9 percent of cane dues up to sugar seasons 2022-23 of farmers have been cleared. In a written reply to a question in Lok…
RBI Increases Collateral-Free Agricultural Loan Limit from ₹1.6 to ₹2 Lakh
BIZ DESK In a significant move to support the agricultural sector and address rising input costs, the Reserve Bank of India has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free…
Over 77% of Earth’s land has become significantly drier in past 30 years: UN
The United Nations revealed that over 77 percent of the Earth’s land has become significantly drier in the past 30 years. According to a study by the UN Science-Policy Interface,…
India’s overall development not possible without agrarian growth: President Murmu
The overall development of the country is not possible without the development of agriculture and farmers. The nation’s economy can be strengthened by the development of agriculture, fishery production, and…
Government promoting organic farming for improving soil health
AMN / NEW DELHI Government is promoting organic farming for improving soil health and water retention through the schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in all the States/UTs and…
India, ADB sign $98 million loan to promote plant health management in horticulture
Plant health management promoted through the project will also help farmers adapt to climate change, as rising temperatures not only cause extreme weather events but also affect pest and disease…