The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has reinforced the importance of safe and judicious pesticide use to protect agricultural sustainability and food safety through a one-day farmer training programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Srinagar. The programme, organised on January 12, 2026,…
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Record Fertilizer Supply Secured for Farmers 2024–25
The Government of India has ensured record availability of fertilizers for farmers during the agricultural year 2024–25, providing a major boost to uninterrupted farming operations across the country. Through coordinated planning, efficient logistics, and continuous monitoring, fertilizer supplies remained well above the estimated national requirement, ensuring that no region faced…
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Historic Seed Act 2026 to End Fake Seeds, Protect Farmers
The Union Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to India’s seed sector through the proposed Seed Act 2026, aiming to eliminate fake and substandard seeds while ensuring transparency, accountability and stronger protection for farmers. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the legislation as a historic step…
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India Boosts Fertilizer Security with 73% Domestic Supply
India marked a major milestone in agricultural self-reliance in 2025 as domestic fertilizer production met nearly 73 percent of the country’s total requirement, significantly reducing dependence on imports. The achievement reflects the steady progress of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and underscores the government’s sustained efforts to strengthen fertilizer security for…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Holds Talks with Global Agencies on Farmers’ Welfare
In a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in the agriculture sector, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with representatives of leading international and multilateral development organizations at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The discussions focused on aligning long-term…
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Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 Released
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India, has released the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 for public consultation. This new legislation is set to replace the existing Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971, bringing the legal framework in line with modern requirements. The draft bill…
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Farmers’ Welfare Top Priority: J.P. Nadda at Fertilizer Chintan Shivir
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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Rabi Crop Sowing Rises to 614.30 Lakh Hectare in 2025
India’s rabi crop sowing has recorded steady and encouraging progress during the ongoing 2025–26 season, with total area coverage reaching 614.30 lakh hectare as of December 26, 2025. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, this represents an increase of 6.87 lakh hectare…
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Nuclear Science Enhances Indian Agriculture
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is harnessing nuclear science to revolutionize agriculture and food preservation in India. Through radiation-induced mutagenesis combined with cross-breeding techniques, BARC has developed 72 improved crop varieties across oilseeds, pulses, rice, jute, and banana, now released for commercial…
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DAE’s Radiation-Bred Crop Varieties: 23 Released (2020–25)
New Delhi, December 11, 2025: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) informed Parliament that, between 2020 and 2025, radiation-based breeding techniques led to the development and release of 23 new crop varieties for farmers across India. Variety Breakdown and BARC’s Wider Contribution According to the parliamentary response, the 23 varieties…