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2 weeks, 2 days ago

ITC scales up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants

Sehore, Dec 8 ITC Agri Business Division is encouraging the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants to expand the conglomerate's presence in the fast-growing health and wellness products market in the food, personal care and other categories. In line with the larger ITC NextGen Agriculture vision, we are focusing on promoting the cultivation of value-added crops such as medicinal and …

Madhya Pradesh Kumar Tulsi Itc Agri

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Will buy farm produce at MSP, says agri minister amid farmers’ protest

Hindustan Times

The Narendra Modi government has fixed minimum support prices of crops to give at least 50% returns and will purchase all farm produce at these rates, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday as farmers were taking part in a march to the Capital to demand legally guaranteed prices. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh …

Congress Price Minister Msp Agri Produce Chouhan

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Minister Agri. officials to be alert for coastal regions

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has directed agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries departments to remain on high alert ahead of Cyclone Fengal. TTD closes Papa Vinasanam, Srivari Padalu routes The minister warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flash floods in Tirupati, Kadapa, Nellore, and Prakasam. Nagabhushanam Hoskote | DC Anantapur, November 30: Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rains to …

Tirupati Rayalaseema Winds

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana to revive 600 libraries, says agri minister

Deccan Chronicle

Bhadradri-Kothagduem: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced ambitious plans on Monday to revive 600 libraries across the state by supplying them with books and essential furniture. Speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed library building in Kothagudem, funded with ₹1.5 crore, he said the government was committed to transform libraries into vibrant knowledge centres. Rao highlighted that the government is enhancing …

Rao Kothagudem

1 month ago

Punjab: Agri officials on alert after pink stem borer pest attack on wheat

Hindustan Times

The state agriculture authorities have increased field surveillance after the detection of pink stem borer pest in wheat fields in some districts, including Mansa and Patiala, causing fear of crop damage. Officials led by Mansa chief agriculture officer Harpreet Pal Kaur inspect a wheat field for pink stem borer on Friday. Mansa chief agriculture officer Harpreet Pal Kaur said in …

Agriculture Stem Mansa Agri Pest Pest Attack Wheat Fields

1 month ago

Govt schemes, tech and pvt sector key to agri growth: Yogi

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday emphasised on the need for a pivotal role of technology, government schemes, and private sector collaboration in driving sustainable development and advancing the agriculture sector. Adityanath highlighted the state’s challenges and accomplishments and underscored ongoing efforts to integrate farmers and the agriculture sector with cutting-edge technologies and modern resources. He showcased the state …

Tech Farmers State Sector Agri

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Global dialogue on climate change to begin from Nov 12 at agri varsity

Hindustan Times

The Punjab Agricultural University in collaboration with the Indian Ecological Society will organise an international conference on “Transforming Agrifood Systems in the Face of Climate Changes and Energy Transitions.” The workshop will begin on November 12 and conclude on November 15. At the conference, the scientists from international organisations will discuss the pressing issues of climate change and its impact …

Climate Change Agri Nov

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Agri varsity releases brochure on sustainable beekeeping

Hindustan Times

The vice-chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University Satbir Singh Gosal on Friday released a new honey brochure aimed at educating farmers, entrepreneurs, and consumers about the benefits of various types of honey. The success stories will encourage others to embark on their journey in honey production.” Ramandeep Singh, principal investigator of NIDHI-TBI and director of the School of Business Studies, PAU, …

Success Stories Punjab Honey Pau Honey Production Brochure Varsity Releases

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning. The meeting was attended by Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav and agriculture ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The government plans to monitor hotspots across Delhi through drones and will take concrete steps to control the pollution caused by stubble burning.

Environment Government Law Pollution Delhi

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav and agriculture ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The government plans to monitor the incidents of stubble burning and take concrete steps to control the pollution caused by firecrackers. The …

Environment Government Law Pollution Delhi

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana assembly polls: INLD promises dedicated agri budget for farmers

Hindustan Times

In a move aimed at reaching out to the agricultural community, former chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal supremo Om Prakash Chautala on Tuesday announced a dedicated agricultural budget if the INLD-BSP alliance forms the government in Haryana. Highlighting the pioneering role played by his father Chaudhary Devi Lal and claiming that former deputy Prime Minister was the first …

Budget Farmers Inld Chautala Msp Agricultural Agri

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launches AgriSure Scheme to fund Agri startups

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched the AgriSure Scheme, a fund to empower agriculture startups, in New Delhi on Tuesday. At the launch of the AgriSure Fund and Krishi Nivesh Portal the minister revealed that over Rs 78,000 crore has been invested in the agriculture infrastructure fund and more than 65,000 infrastructure projects have been completed. Chouhan, the …

Infrastructure Fund Agri Chouhan

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Agri ministry official arrested while obtaining bribe of ₹1 lakh

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Mumbai unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a senior official of the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, for allegedly demanding and obtaining a bribe of ₹1 lakh for issuance of an AGMARK license. CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch began its investigation on the receipt of a complaint from a Thane-based businessman …

Official Cbi Complaint Talwadkar

3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P: Agri dept orders thorough crop e-surveys to optimise production estimates

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW: In a bid to improve the accuracy of crop area and production estimates, the agriculture department has directed district-level officials to conduct thorough inspections of crop e-surveys and crop-cutting experiments. The agriculture department aims to ensure the smooth implementation of agricultural schemes and improve productivity across the state. A government order issued by principal secretary of agriculture, Ravinder Kumar, …

Agriculture Crop Department Agri Production Estimates Crop E Crop Area

4 months, 1 week ago

Now agri minister Chouhan launches monthly radio programme Kisan Se Baat

Live Mint

New Delhi: In an attempt to connect with farmers and address their concerns, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has on Thursday launched a monthly radio programme called "Kisan Se Baat". The programme, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular radio programme "Mann Ki Baat", aims to provide a platform for farmers to engage with the minister, agriculture scientists, and officials …

Farmers Minister Programme Chouhan

4 months, 1 week ago

Develop tech that reduces human intervention in agri: Brajesh Pathak

Hindustan Times

Scientists and students associated with Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants were felicitated for conducting research in six fields, at the 46th Annual Day celebrations of the institute on Wednesday. HT Image The research activities were carried out in the fields of phytochemistry, bioprospection and product development, plant biotechnology, crop production and protection, plant breeding and genetic resource conservation, …

Tech Develop Csir Pathak Cimap

4 months, 1 week ago

Work on ₹59-crore KABCO Agri Park in Thiruvananthapuram to be inaugurated on August 17, says Agriculture Minister P. Prasad

The Hindu

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad on Wednesday described the KABCO Expo Centre and Agri Park proposed at the World Market at Anayara here as essential for showcasing the state’s farm products and improving marketing and competitiveness. Mr. Prasad announced the ₹59-crore project – under the Kerala Agro Business Company – which comprises a 65,000 sq ft exhibition centre, a seven-storey office …

State Kabco Prasad Agri

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers’ issue to be resolved with dialogue: Agri minister Chouhan

Hindustan Times

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that there are problems in the sector and he will discuss the issues with the farmers and their associations. Union minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Monday. He further said, “We will resolve it through dialogue and will move …

Farmers Congress Rajya Sabha State House Minister Singh

4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s agri transformation a lesson for others: Modi

The Hindu

Inaugurating the triennial conference organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists here on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s experience is valuable for discussions on transforming the food system and is sure to benefit the Global South. The Prime Minister said from a newly independent nation facing challenges to ensure food security 65 years ago, India has now …

Food India Agriculture Modi Conference Agri

4 months, 3 weeks ago

ITC June quarter profit flat at ₹4,917 cr, revenue rises 7.2% to ₹18,220 cr

Live Mint

New Delhi: ITC Ltd on Thursday missed Street estimates, with a mere 0.30% rise in standalone net profit in the June quarter, on account of higher expenses. Cigarette business and FMCG business faired well with 6-7% revenue growth and better margins, while agri and paperboard, paper & packaging saw dip in the profitability, impacting overall margins of the company. Meanwhile, …

Business India Revenue Profit Crore Quarter Agri

5 months, 1 week ago

Private sector urged to collaborate with government to develop solutions for agriculture at Agri Intex 2024

The Hindu

The private industry should join hands with the government to develop technologies for farmers, said Himanshu Pathak, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, and V. Geethalakshmi, Director General of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research. Inaugurating a five-day agricultural trade fair Agri Intex 2024, organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association, on Thursday, Mr. Pathak said …

Agri Codissia Develop Solutions

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Agri Intex to be held in Coimbatore from July 11 to 15

The Hindu

The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association will organise Agri Intex, an agricultural fair, in Coimbatore from July 11 to 15. Dhinesh Kumar, chairman of the event, told the media in Coimbatore on Friday that the exhibition with about 490 exhibitors, including 220 new exhibitors, will be spread across four lakh sq.ft. With increasing use of technology in agriculture, the exhibits …

Coimbatore Agri

5 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Prez speech signals govt's focus on agri, rural reform

Deccan Chronicle

In her first address to the newly-elected 18th Lok Sabha, President Droupadi Murmu appears to have given a sneak peek into the policy focus of the third term of the Narendra Modi government. The government’s focus will be on four “castes” that Mr Modi had enunciated in one of his election speeches in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha …

India Constitution Focus Lok Sabha President Lok Sabha

10 months ago

TN agri budget 2024: Shoestring fund upsets Ramnad farmers

New Indian Express

MADURAI: After the agriculture budget was tabled on Tuesday, there was discontent among a section of farmers and agricultural exporters from Madurai. The Minimum Support Price of Rs 25 for paddy, which was one of the poll promises of the DMK, did not feature in the budget, leaving farmers disappointed. To boost the agriculture sector in the state, the budget …

Agri Rs Madurai

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ITC scales up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants

Will buy farm produce at MSP, says agri minister amid farmers’ protest

Minister Agri. officials to be alert for coastal regions

Telangana to revive 600 libraries, says agri minister

Punjab: Agri officials on alert after pink stem borer pest attack on wheat

Govt schemes, tech and pvt sector key to agri growth: Yogi

Ludhiana: Global dialogue on climate change to begin from Nov 12 at agri varsity

Ludhiana: Agri varsity releases brochure on sustainable beekeeping

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Haryana assembly polls: INLD promises dedicated agri budget for farmers

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launches AgriSure Scheme to fund Agri startups

Agri ministry official arrested while obtaining bribe of ₹1 lakh

U.P: Agri dept orders thorough crop e-surveys to optimise production estimates

Now agri minister Chouhan launches monthly radio programme Kisan Se Baat

Develop tech that reduces human intervention in agri: Brajesh Pathak

Work on ₹59-crore KABCO Agri Park in Thiruvananthapuram to be inaugurated on August 17, says Agriculture Minister P. Prasad

Farmers’ issue to be resolved with dialogue: Agri minister Chouhan

India’s agri transformation a lesson for others: Modi

ITC June quarter profit flat at ₹4,917 cr, revenue rises 7.2% to ₹18,220 cr

Private sector urged to collaborate with government to develop solutions for agriculture at Agri Intex 2024

Agri Intex to be held in Coimbatore from July 11 to 15

DC Edit | Prez speech signals govt's focus on agri, rural reform

TN agri budget 2024: Shoestring fund upsets Ramnad farmers