agriculture

February 3, 2025 10:41 PM

Philippines declares food security emergency to curb soaring rice prices

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency concerning rice on Sunday to stabilize the extraordinarily high prices of the staple grain. "This emergency declaration allows us to release rice buffer stocks held by the National Food Authority (NFA) to stabilize prices and ensure that rice, a staple food for millions, remains accessible to consumers," Laurel said in a statement. The declaration was made based on recommendations from the National Price C...

February 1, 2025 12:19 PM

FM announces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, to benefit 1.7 crore farmers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the launch of the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, aimed at benefiting 1.7 crore farmers across the country. The scheme is designed to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, strengthen post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation infrastructure, and increase the availability of both short and long-term credit for farmers. “PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana will benefit 1.7 crore farmer...

January 14, 2025 2:23 PM

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews key agricultural issues

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a review meeting on Monday with senior officials from the Agriculture Ministry to address key issues concerning agriculture, according to a press release issued by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The discussion focused on farm produce, marketing strategies for agricultural products, import-export dynamics, and weather conditions affecting crops. During the meeting, Chouhan emph...

November 21, 2024 8:13 AM

India and Guyana ink 10 MoUs covering agriculture, hydrocarbons, UPI, and defence

India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, covering areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the deployment of UPI in the Caribbean nation. Key agreements include an MoU on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector, focusing on joint efforts in crude sourcing, natural gas collaboration, and infrastructure development. This partnership also aims to enhance capacity building and expertise sharing across the hydroc...

September 16, 2024 3:58 PM

India and Ukraine sign agreements in agriculture, medicine, and cultural cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have formalized several agreements during Modi's visit to Kyiv, focusing on agriculture, medical products regulation, and cultural cooperation. The leaders oversaw the signing of four key documents that are set to enhance bilateral relations in these areas. The agreements include a cooperation framework in agriculture and the food industry. This agreement aims to foster collaboration in information exchange, joint scientif...

July 30, 2024 9:03 PM

Govt increases allocations for all social sectors in budget, including agriculture and employment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the parliament on Tuesday, responding to discussions on the recent budget. She emphasized significant increases in allocations for various social sector schemes compared to both the previous year and 2013-14. Sitharaman reported that the government's overall expenditure has grown to Rs 48.21 lakh crore, projecting a 7.3% increase over 2023-24 and an 8.5% rise over pre-actuals of 2023-24. In her address, the Finance Minister detailed the growth in s...