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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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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India Boosts Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The Government of India is actively working to increase exports of agricultural and allied products, enhancing the country’s share in the global market. During 2024-25, India’s agricultural exports reached a total of US$ 51.9 billion, reflecting consistent growth driven by policy support and infrastructure development. APEDA Initiatives to Boost Agri…
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Shivraj Chouhan Launches Modern Farming Drive in Chhattisgarh
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a major push for modern farming and rural development in Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a state-level review meeting in Raipur, the Minister highlighted the formation of a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team to develop strategies for crop diversification,…
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DCPC Trains Farmers at SKUAST-K on Safe Pesticide Use, IPM
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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PRAGATI Drives Irrigation Push Under Jal Shakti Ministry
New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti is leveraging the PRAGATI platform to fast-track major irrigation and water-resource projects, resolving long-standing bottlenecks and strengthening India’s water security framework. Water remains one of India’s most critical resources, directly influencing agriculture, food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. With climate variability, rapid urbanisation,…
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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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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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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,…