Gangtok, Sikkim – The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with the Government of Sikkim and IFOAM-Asia, successfully organised the Sikkim Organic Conclave-cum-International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Gangtok. The event aimed to strengthen Sikkim’s organic export ecosystem…
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Youth Engagement Key to Sustainable Fertilizer Use in India
In a significant step to strengthen participatory governance, the Department of Fertilizers has actively engaged youth professionals to address the critical challenge of soil degradation across India. Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary (Fertilizers), held a virtual interaction with nearly 100 agriculture graduates serving at Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)…
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Padma Awardee Farmers Lead Soil Health Fertilizer Dialogue
In a significant step toward strengthening soil health and promoting sustainable agriculture, the Department of Fertilizers convened a high-level brainstorming session in New Delhi, bringing together eight Padma award-winning progressive farmers and agricultural experts. The initiative aims to transform balanced fertilizer use into a nationwide movement and aligns with the…
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India Named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 Germany
India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food and agriculture, scheduled to be held from February 10 to 13, 2026, at Nuremberg, Germany. The recognition places India at the global centre of discussions on organic farming, sustainability…
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Smart Agro-Food Systems Drive India’s Climate Strategy
The Government of India has intensified efforts to transform the country’s agricultural landscape by promoting smart agro-food systems and sustainable production practices aimed at tackling climate change, resource degradation, and food security challenges. This strategic shift focuses on climate-resilient, carbon-neutral, and regenerative agriculture, supported by policy reforms, scientific research, and…
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Chhattisgarh to Boost Farmers’ Income with Modern Agriculture
Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Agriculture Ministry Forms FPO Panel in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has formed a high-level committee to assess and enhance their operations. The move follows the intervention of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan after his recent visit to…
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Chouhan Felicitates Lakhpati Didis on Republic Day 2026
Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders at the “Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026” in New Delhi. The event, held at Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium,…
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APEDA Organic Conclave Boosts Assam’s Agri-Export Potential
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Tuesday organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati, aiming to strengthen agri-export linkages and expand global market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food products. The event was held in collaboration with the Government of Assam and brought…
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Amit Shah Stresses Cooperation for Farm Prosperity
Panchkula, Haryana: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday underscored the transformative role of cooperatives in driving sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity. Addressing a national conference organized by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), Shah emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Prosperity through Cooperation,” linking agriculture, animal husbandry,…