Agri

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

MSP for Rabi season 2022-23 to give farmers 50%-100% return over cost of production
MSP for Rabi season 2022-23 to give farmers 50%-100% return over cost of production
The expected returns to farmers over their cost of production is estimated to be the highest in the case of wheat and mustard
India News Network Infographics Desk | Tue, Sep 14

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

India registers robust growth in agriculture exports during 2020-21
India registers robust growth in agriculture exports during 2020-21
Export of agriculture and allied products during 2020-21 jumped to USD 41.25 billion
India News Network Infographics Desk | Fri, Jun 11

13% more wheat procured over corresponding period last year
13% more wheat procured over corresponding period last year
About 43.55 lakh farmers have benefitted from the ongoing wheat procurement
India News Network Infographics Desk | Wed, Jun 2

Record foodgrains production in 2020-21
Record foodgrains production in 2020-21
The Third Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2020-21 has been released by the central government
India News Network Infographics Desk | Wed, May 26

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

Wheat, paddy procurement at Minimum Support Price benefits lakhs of farmers
Wheat, paddy procurement at Minimum Support Price benefits lakhs of farmers
Procurement operations are progressing smoothly during the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22
India News Network Infographics Desk | Wed, May 19

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

For self-sufficiency in pulses, special Kharif strategy for 2021 season
For self-sufficiency in pulses, special Kharif strategy for 2021 season
A detailed plan has been worked out for expanding area and productivity for pulse varieties Tur, Moong and Urad
India News Network Infographics Desk | Wed, May 12

India is committed to procure wheat at MSP: Food Secretary
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

Over 700 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procured at MSP in Kharif Marketing Season so far
Over 700 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procured at MSP in Kharif Marketing Season so far
About 10.5 lakh farmers have benefitted from these procurements, according to official data till April 11
India News Network Infographics Desk | Wed, Apr 14

ICAR receives King Bhumibol World Soil Day 2020 Award
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
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

Comply with Indian laws, Government tells Twitter
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
'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

Record budgetary allocation for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Record budgetary allocation for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Since its introduction in 2016, over 20 crore farmers have applied for benefits under the the crop insurance scheme
India News Network Infographics Desk | Mon, Feb 8

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

Full text of open letter to WTO by 20 IFS officers backing India's farm laws
Full text of open letter to WTO by 20 IFS officers backing India's farm laws
The developed countries led by US, EU and the Cairns Group have an opportunity to be on the right side of history here, the letter says
India News Network | Fri, Feb 5

Agriculture in Budget 2021-22: From infrastructure to marketing and property ownership
Agriculture in Budget 2021-22: From infrastructure to marketing and property ownership
Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) will have access to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to augment facilities
India News Network | Mon, Feb 1

Country was saddened by insult to Tricolor on January 26: PM Modi
Country was saddened by insult to Tricolor on January 26: PM Modi
A group of protesting farmers had unfurled a religious flag at the Red Fort in what was seen as an insult to the national flag that flies there
India News Network | Sun, Jan 31

Videos

India's merchandise exports touch USD 40.38 billion in March 2022
India's merchandise exports touch USD 40.38 billion in March 2022
Merchandise exports from India touched USD 417.8 billion in April 2021- March 2022
India News Network Video Desk | Mon, Apr 4

Indian PM speaks to Russian and Ukrainian Presidents over security of stranded Indians
Indian PM speaks to Russian and Ukrainian Presidents over security of stranded Indians
India on Monday airlifted 1314 Indians from Ukraine’s neighbouring countries
India News Network Video Desk | Mon, Mar 7

India pours in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
India pours in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
India has provided 26 tons of humanitarian assistance to war-hit Ukraine
India News Network Video Desk | Sun, Mar 6

India Navy test fires advanced BrahMos missile version, claims "precision strike"
India Navy test fires advanced BrahMos missile version, claims "precision strike"
The test demonstrated combat & mission readiness of frontline platforms, said the Indian Navy
India News Network Video Desk | Sat, Mar 5

Ukraine war: India worries about humanitarian crisis
Ukraine war: India worries about humanitarian crisis
PM Modi reviews the situation arising from the Russian attack on Ukraine
India News Network Video Desk | Fri, Mar 4

infographics

WHO global centre for traditional medicine to come up in Gujarat
WHO global centre for traditional medicine to come up in Gujarat
The Union Cabinet has approved the first and only global outposted centre for traditional medicine
India News Network Infographics Desk | Wed, Mar 9

Wheat sent by India much better than 'rotten' lot supplied by Pakistan: Taliban
Wheat sent by India much better than 'rotten' lot supplied by Pakistan: Taliban
India has been supplying wheat as humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan
India News Network Infographics Desk | Sat, Mar 5

No, India doesn’t have strategic ambivalence over Ukrainian crisis
No, India doesn’t have strategic ambivalence over Ukrainian crisis
India is against hostilities, and wants Russia and Ukraine to return to dialogue and diplomacy
India News Network | Wed, Mar 2

India achieves highest ever merchandise export in December 2021
India achieves highest ever merchandise export in December 2021
This is considered as a historic achievement on the export front
India News Network Infographics Desk | Tue, Jan 4

Past is past, J&K now no more thrives on chaos, underdevelopment
Past is past, J&K now no more thrives on chaos, underdevelopment
Post Article 370 abrogation, J&K makes sharp move on all development fronts
India News Network Infographics Desk | Tue, Dec 21