New Delhi: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda reaffirmed that making farmers’ lives easier is the government’s top priority during a day-long Chintan Shivir organized by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi on January 3, 2026. The event focused on balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture, and…
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Boost for Dairy Farmers: NPDD, AHIDF & Rashtriya Gokul Gains
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has stepped up infrastructure and breeding support for dairy farmers across India through two major schemes the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) alongside technology-led measures under the Rashtriya…
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India Expands FPO Integration With National Agri Value Chains
The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into national agricultural value chains, with 10,000 registered FPOs now benefitting from structured financial support, digital market access, and capacity-building initiatives. The update was shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur,…
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Agricultural Education & Training: Driving India’s Farm Growth
Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s economy, supporting nearly half the population and contributing around 18% to GDP. To achieve the vision of “Viksit Krishi aur Samruddh Kisan” (Developed Agriculture and Prosperous Farmer), India is focusing on strengthening agricultural education, research, and training under the unified principle of “One Nation…
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India, Sri Lanka Hold 1st Joint Working Group on Agriculture
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: India and Sri Lanka convened their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the farm sector. The session aimed to deepen collaboration across critical areas including agricultural innovation, technology exchange,…
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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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India-Brazil Launch Maitri 2.0 for Agri-Innovation
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) today launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech, Maitri 2.0, at New Delhi. The event was attended by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), H.E. Mr. Kenneth Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India,…