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April 24, 2026 5:26 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for region-specific farm strategy with focus on pulses, oilseeds and small farmers

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday outlined a comprehensive roadmap to make Indian agriculture more region-specific, profitable, and sustainable, with a strong focus on pulses, oilseeds, diversification, and the income of small farmers. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow during the Northern Regional Agriculture Conference, Chouhan said future agricultural planning would move away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach and instead be tailored...

April 21, 2026 11:00 AM

Government approves additional 25 LMT wheat exports to support farmers, stabilise prices

The Centre has approved the export of an additional 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, aiming to support farmers’ incomes while maintaining stability in domestic markets. The decision, taken after a comprehensive review of production, stock availability, and price trends, is expected to improve market liquidity and ensure efficient stock management during the peak arrival season. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said the move would help prevent distress sale...

April 20, 2026 10:40 AM

PM Modi highlights importance of agriculture, shares Sanskrit Subhashitam praising farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the vital role of agriculture in India’s growth, describing it as the cornerstone of the nation’s prosperity and farmers as its true “annadatas” (providers of food). In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Agriculture is the cornerstone of our prosperity, and our farmer brothers and sisters are the country's grain-givers. It is their hard work and dedication that ensures the nation's progress." Highlighting the significance of farming through t...

April 17, 2026 5:00 PM

FIR filed against seed firm after farmer complaints; Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders action, compensation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered strict action against a seed company following complaints from farmers in Madhya Pradesh over alleged substandard seeds that led to significant crop losses. Acting on his directions, an FIR has been registered against Nunhems India Private Limited at the Manawar Police Station in Dhar district, with authorities launching an investigation into the matter. Farmers report heavy losses The action comes after farmers from Dhar and Khargo...

April 13, 2026 3:44 PM

MP Cabinet approves Rs 18,000 crore package for agriculture, health, women empowerment

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Monday gave its nod to several landmark decisions involving more than Rs 18,000 crore to accelerate irrigation, farm mechanisation, women’s safety, rural development and healthcare in the state. In a key boost to agriculture, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 286.26 crore for the Midwas Medium Irrigation Project in Sagar district. Once completed, the project will irrigate 7,200 hectares of farmland across 27 villages, directly bene...

April 7, 2026 5:07 PM

ICAR sets up special task force to boost agricultural resilience amid global challenges

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to develop strategies aimed at strengthening India’s agricultural resilience in the face of evolving global geopolitical challenges. The decision was taken during the first meeting of the task force, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, where a comprehensive framework was outlined to ensure national food and ...

April 6, 2026 7:18 PM

New study decodes India’s agricultural origins in Ganga Plain using grass pollen

A study by Indian scientists has unveiled a new method to distinguish between pollen of cultivated crops and wild grasses, offering fresh insights into the origins of agriculture in the Central Ganga Plain. The research, conducted by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), provides a powerful tool to reconstruct ancient farming practices and human influence on landscapes over thousands of years. Cracking a long-standing scientific challenge Cereal crops such as wh...

April 4, 2026 1:17 PM

Mega agriculture festival in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen from April 11-13: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A three-day national-level Advanced Agriculture Festival will be held in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen from April 11 to 13, aimed at transforming farming practices and boosting farmers’ income through technology, training and market linkages. The mega event, to be organised at Dussehra Ground on the initiative of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is expected to bring together farmers, scientists, policymakers, startups and industry stakeholders on a single platform. The festival wi...

March 28, 2026 11:09 PM

ICAR-IARI resumes offline classes after temporary online notice withdrawal

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi, has reinstated full campus operations following the withdrawal of its earlier notice regarding online classes. The institute had initially announced on March 25, 2026, that classes would shift online. However, after reviewing the situation, ICAR-IARI reversed the decision the next day. A revised communication issued by the Graduate School (order dated March 26, 2026) confirmed that classes for all programs – Undergraduate, Mas...

March 25, 2026 1:51 PM

100 districts identified under DDKY to boost agricultural growth

The Centre has identified 100 districts across the country under the Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY) to drive the next phase of agricultural growth, focusing on regions with low productivity and limited access to credit, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. The districts have been selected based on three key indicators - low crop productivity, low cropping intensity, and inadequate agricultural credit disbursement. Minister of State for Agriculture Ramnath Thakur shared the informa...