Agriculture & Rural Development
In Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, farmers have resorted to wearing bear costumes as a novel strategy to deter monkeys that are damaging their crops. This creative measure was adopted by agricultural workers in Firozpur village, where...
On March 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the release of the 22nd installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, directly benefiting more than 9.3 crore farmers nationwide. During an event in Guwahati, Assam, he confirmed that eligible...
Gujarat Farmer Enhances Dairy Industry through Scientific Breeding
A 63-year-old artificial insemination specialist from Vaheval village in Gujarat is making significant strides in the dairy sector, impacting the livelihoods of local dairy...
Agroforestry as a Career: Cultivating Opportunities and Sustainable Futures
As India moves towards the goal of Viksit Bharat, discussions surrounding agriculture are evolving. These conversations now encompass not just productivity but also career...
Gujarat Allocates Rs 650 Crore for Rural Sanitation Improvement
The Gujarat Panchayat Department has initiated the Mukhyamantri Nirmal Gram Yojana, aimed at enhancing sanitation and public health within rural regions. This program is...
Gujarat Distributes Over 2.19 Crore Soil Health Cards to Farmers
The Government of Gujarat has issued over 2.19 crore Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at promoting...
Agriculture Ministry Launches Bharat-VISTAAR: A Multilingual AI Tool for Farmers
In a significant development for the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), an AI-enabled...
केंचुआ बचाओ, मिट्टी बचाओ खेती की असली ताकत जमीन के नीचे
धरती की उपजाऊ शक्ति को बनाए रखने में केंचुआ सबसे अहम भूमिका निभाता है। रासायनिक खेती और कीटनाशकों के अंधाधुंध इस्तेमाल से केंचुओं की...
India Prepares to Halt Ravi River Waters Flowing to Pakistan as Shahpur Kandi Dam Nears Completion
India is gearing up to prevent surplus water from the Ravi River from flowing into Pakistan with the expected operationalization of the Shahpur Kandi...
Idukki’s Bison Valley now hosts a 40-acre sunflower farm, attracting tourists and reviving previously unused land
The Bison Valley in Idukki, Kerala, has undergone a vibrant transformation as a newly cultivated sunflower farm has replaced previously fallow paddy fields. Spanning...
Rahul Gandhi Engages with 17 Farmer Unions on India-US Trade Agreement
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, convened a significant meeting at his office in Parliament, welcoming a diverse group of representatives from 17 prominent...
Tomato Cultivation Faces Threat from Blight Disease Amid Changing Weather Conditions
Blight Disease Concerns Farmers
Tomato cultivation is under threat as various diseases rapidly spread due to changing weather patterns, leading to significant concerns among farmers....
Shivraj Singh Chouhan: New Trade Agreement to Benefit Farmers
NEW DELHI: In a press conference on Sunday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed optimism about the newly announced interim trade deal between...
Farmers will protest on February 12 against the India-US trade deal, citing threats to local agriculture and policy concerns.
In a recent announcement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) indicated that farmers will take to the streets on February 12 to protest against the...