India News Network: Agriculture

India to showcase its agriculture and food processing prowess at EXPO2020 Dubai

India will exhibit investment opportunities in organic farming, horticulture to investors worldwide at the EXPO
India News Network | Thu, Feb 17

India signs $100 million loan with ADB for agribusiness development in Maharashtra

The loan will aid on-farm improvement in productivity and up-gradation of post-harvest facilities
India News Network | Thu, Oct 28

CCEA approves nutrient based subsidy rates for fertilisers

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the prices of Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers
India News Network Infographics Desk | Thu, Oct 14

Science & technology being used on priority basis to solve challenges related to agriculture: PM Modi

35 new crop varieties with special traits were dedicated to the nation by PM Modi
India News Network | Tue, Sep 28

India's agri production contributed to global food security amid Covid-19: Union Minister Tomar

India is determined to attain sustainable development goal to end hunger, the Union Agriculture Minister said
India News Network | Fri, Aug 13

Farm laws provide freedom of choice to farmers on sale of produce: Agri Minister Tomar

Farm laws provide additional marketing opportunities outside the APMC market yards
India News Network | Tue, Jul 20

To help farmers, Indian government announces 140% jump in fertilizer subsidy as global prices rise

The subsidy on chemical fertilizers has been increased from Rs 500 to Rs 1,200 per bag
India News Network | Wed, May 19

Over 95 million farmers to benefit from 8th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme

Farmers of West Bengal will benefit from this scheme for the first time
India News Network | Fri, May 14

India is committed to procure wheat at MSP: Food Secretary

The Food Secretary said FCI and State agencies will be operating more than 19,000 centers across the country during ongoing Rabi season
India News Network | Fri, Apr 16

UK Minister says farmers’ issue ‘absolutely, totally’ a matter for India: Report

UK’s relationship with India was also about how the two were working together, UK Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad said
India News Network, | Sat, Mar 13

ICAR receives King Bhumibol World Soil Day 2020 Award

The award was announced by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) on the eve of World Soil Day 2020
India News Network | Thu, Mar 11

India needs a 'Food Processing Revolution': PM Modi

There was a need to develop processing in every agriculture-related sector, PM Narendra Modi said
India News Network | Mon, Mar 1

NRIs of San Francisco Bay Area come out in support of India's Farm Laws

The United States had earlier come out in support of India's new farm laws, saying it welcomes steps that would "improve the efficiency" of Indian markets
India News Network | Mon, Feb 22

Comply with Indian laws, Government tells Twitter

The government drew attention to Twitter’s differential treatment in the Red Fort and Capitol Hill incidents
India News Network | Thu, Feb 11

'Working for small farmers', says PM Modi; hits out at those who have hijacked farmers' agitation

There was a need to provide farmers with a level playing field, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
India News Network | Wed, Feb 10

'Don't be on the wrong side of history': 20 ex-IFS officers back farm laws in open letter to WTO

The balance between market forces and food security/farmers’ welfare is a delicate one, they said
India News Network | Fri, Feb 5

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