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Fertilizers are source of several diseases; switch to organic farming, says Amit Shah

Fertilizers are source of several diseases; switch to organic farming, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the signing of an MoU between National Co-operative Organic Limited and Uttarakhand Organic Commodity…
For the first time, officers will use mobile app for livestock census.

For the first time, officers will use mobile app for livestock census.

Officers attend a training workshop for the 21st National Livestock Census 2024 in Belagavi, in Karnataka, on August 29, 2024.…
Paradigms addressed by direct purchase of rice from FCI for States: Explained

Paradigms addressed by direct purchase of rice from FCI for States: Explained

Image for representational purposes only. , Photo Credit: SRINATH M The story so far: Union Minister for Food and Consumer…
Should India focus on natural farming?

Should India focus on natural farming?

Farm workers sow paddy saplings at an agricultural field in Ranchi on July 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI The…
Union Budget 2024-25: Big push for agriculture to improve productivity, revolutionize agricultural research

Union Budget 2024-25: Big push for agriculture to improve productivity, revolutionize agricultural research

“In the next two years, 1 crore farmers will be initiated into natural farming supported by certification and branding,” Union…
Shivraj Chouhan asks scientists to visit fields, help farmers to use technology

Shivraj Chouhan asks scientists to visit fields, help farmers to use technology

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv…
Explained | Why did the government impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?

Explained | Why did the government impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?

A labourer piles up wheat grain at a grain market, in Gurugram on April 23. | Photo Credit: PTI The…
Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation

Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation

Under the scheme, the Karnataka Government has promised to provide 10 kg of food grains/rice to every member of a…
Food Corporation of India not to consider request by States for more foodgrains under open market scheme

Food Corporation of India not to consider request by States for more foodgrains under open market scheme

A Food Corporation of India warehouse. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu As Opposition-ruled State governments such as Karnataka and…
Walmart helps link 8 lakh producers to markets; skeptical farm groups

Walmart helps link 8 lakh producers to markets; skeptical farm groups

TechnoServe, a non-profit organisation that operates in 30 countries, began its association with coffee farmers in the Araku Valley in…