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January 16, 2026 10:17 PM

New Seed Act to curb fake seeds, boost transparency and protect farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the proposed Seed Act, 2026 would bring sweeping reforms to protect farmers, eliminate fake and substandard seeds, and ensure transparency across the seed supply chain. Briefing the media, Chouhan described the proposed legislation as a historic step aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests through stringent quality control, traceability and accountability. He said the new law would modernise India’s ...

January 14, 2026 3:34 PM

Farmers’ sincere efforts behind Mizoram being named ‘Ginger Capital of India’: CM Lalduhoma

After the NITI Aayog formally declared Mizoram as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said the recognition is a testament to the sustained hard work, dedication and innovation of the state’s farmers, who have transformed ginger cultivation into a major agricultural success story. Inaugurating the Ginger Processing Unit established at the Sairang Horticulture Centre, around 21 km from Aizawl, the Chief Minister noted that although Mizoram has been a Union Territory and ...

January 6, 2026 1:29 PM

”Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act’ to build self-reliant villages’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Tamil Nadu’s Erode

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act lays a strong foundation for building self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) villages, asserting that true rural development can be achieved only through public participation. Addressing labourers and workers during an interaction in Erode, Tamil Nadu, the Minister said the new law is a decisive step to strengthen employment generation, improve basic facilities...

January 4, 2026 3:56 PM

Making farmers’ lives easier is government’s top priority: J.P. Nadda

Reiterating the government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that making the lives of farmers easier remains a top priority of the Centre. He was speaking at a day-long Chintan Shivir organised by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi, aimed at ensuring balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture and improved soil health. The Chintan Shivir brought together senior officials from the Department of Fer...

January 1, 2026 3:18 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends New Year greetings to farmers, workers and ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to farmers, workers, labourers, youth and women across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to building a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’. In his New Year message, the Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is focused on empowering villages, the poor, farmers, workers, youth ...

January 1, 2026 3:09 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted with farmers in Maharashtra on Wednesday during a visit to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar district, reiterating the Centre’s commitment to agriculture and rural development. The Minister held discussions with farmers on issues related to agriculture and allied activities, and reviewed the implementation of various central government schemes. He also distributed ...

December 29, 2025 8:59 AM

US Media Brands Trump’s Trade Moves a ‘Disaster’

The Southern California News Group (SCNG) published an editorial titled ‘$12 billion payout to farmers is a tariff-based disaster,’ saying a bailout announced earlier this month underscored the failure of the Trump administration's trade policies. The editorial, written by the SCNG Editorial Board, opened with a pointed question: ‘If President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade wars are so great for the American economy, then why does he have to shell out, as he did this month, $12 billion ...

January 1, 2026 4:39 PM

Year-ender 2025: India’s Agricultural sector – Growth, governance and ground-level impact

The year 2025 marked a defining phase for India’s agricultural sector, reflecting the cumulative outcomes of sustained policy focus, public investment and institutional reforms over the past decade. Agriculture and allied activities continued to remain the backbone of the rural economy, contributing nearly 16 per cent to India’s Gross Domestic Product in FY 2024-25 and providing livelihoods to more than 46 per cent of the population. During the year, the sector demonstrated resilience amid c...

December 26, 2025 9:46 AM

Amit Shah highlights role of natural farming in boosting farmers’ income at Krishak Sammelan in Rewa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the growing importance of natural farming in improving farmers’ incomes, conserving water, and ensuring healthier food for consumers while addressing a Krishak Sammelan in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Addressing farmers, Shah said the Basavan Mama Govansh Van Vihar in Rewa has emerged as a successful model for empowering small and marginal farmers through natural farming practices. He said the model farm would serve as a guide for millions of far...

December 16, 2025 10:38 AM

Ayush Minister highlights role of medicinal plants in boosting farmers’ income and biodiversity

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Monday said that medicinal plant cultivation can play a crucial role in empowering farmers, strengthening the Ayush sector and conserving biodiversity. Addressing the second meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Ayush in New Delhi, Jadhav said the availability of quality medicines under traditional healthcare systems depends on the sustainable supply of high-quality raw material sourced...