New Delhi, December 1, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported robust rabi sowing progress with area coverage reaching 393.07 lakh hectares as on November 28, 2025. The seasonal update shows a broad-based increase in sown area over 2024–25, with wheat recording the highest growth at 16.91% year-on-year….
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RFP Issued for Study on Post-Harvest Losses of Agri Produce in India
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has invited proposals from reputed consulting firms and expert institutions to undertake a comprehensive study on post-harvest losses of agricultural produce in India. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to quantify losses, identify causal bottlenecks across the value chain and recommend actionable interventions…
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Amit Shah: NCDC Disburses ₹95,200 Cr to Strengthen Cooperatives
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed the 92nd General Council Meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi, saying the cooperative sector has seen “unprecedented progress” and that NCDC has become a principal instrument in empowering cooperative societies nationwide. Record funding and…
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Prime Minister at South India Natural Farming Summit 2025
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared highlights from the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, praising the city’s “warmth, affection and blessings” and underlining the rapid growth of natural farming across India. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister welcomed the strong…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Surges Past 208 Lakh Hectares in India
Rabi Crop Sowing Surges Past 208 Lakh Hectares in India India’s rabi crop sowing for the 2025–26 season has recorded strong momentum, crossing 208.19 lakh hectares as of 11 November 2025. According to fresh data released by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the country has witnessed significant increases…
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Shivraj Singh Orders Probe into ₹1 Crop Insurance Claims
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken strong exception to reports of farmers receiving meagre crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). In a high-level meeting held in Delhi, he directed immediate investigations into cases where claims as low as…
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FPO Samagam 2025 Highlights India’s Farmer Empowerment
New Delhi, October 30, 2025: In a significant step towards empowering rural entrepreneurship and collective farming, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is organizing the National FPO Samagam 2025 from October 30–31 at the NCDC and NCUI Complex, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The event celebrates the remarkable achievements made…
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Shivraj Chouhan Thanks PM Modi for ₹38,000 Cr Fertiliser Aid
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: Union Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving a ₹38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy aimed at easing the financial burden on farmers and ensuring affordable access to essential agricultural inputs across India. Government’s…
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Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy for Rabi 2025-26
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The decision aims to ensure smooth availability of essential fertilizers to farmers at affordable prices. The approval,…
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India’s Mandis Must Go Digital for Farmer Prosperity
India’s agricultural markets, or mandis, are at a crossroads. Over 7,000 regulated mandis across the country continue to operate under outdated, opaque systems dominated by commission agents, creating uncertainty for farmers and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Experts argue that modernizing these markets through digital platforms, transparent auctions, and professional…