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…
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Curtain Raiser Held for International Agronomy Congress 2025
New Delhi: The Sixth International Agronomy Congress 2025 will focus on smart agri-food systems, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The curtain raiser for the Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC) 2025 was held on Saturday at Agni Hall, NASC Complex, New Delhi. The event brought together top leadership from the Indian Council…
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Agri Minister Meets Punjab Farmers During Krishi Abhiyan
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Crosses Halfway Mark, Empowers Millions of Farmers Punjab, June 5, 2025 – The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide campaign for agricultural transformation, has successfully reached its halfway milestone. On Day 8 of the campaign, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted…