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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AI-Based Monsoon Forecasts Reach 3.8 Crore Indian Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) has pioneered a first-of-its-kind AI-based weather forecasting program, delivering early monsoon predictions directly to 3.8 crore farmers across 13 Indian states. By providing forecasts up to four weeks in advance, the initiative aims to help farmers make informed decisions about Kharif crop…