sustainable agriculture

November 3, 2026 12:18 AM

1st International Maize Conference Calls for Higher Productivity, Innovative Breeding and Farmer-Centric Research

The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 began at the JD Convention Centre in Hyderabad on Monday, bringing together scientists, policymakers, agricultural institutions and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies to advance maize research, productivity and value-chain development. The conference, themed “Maize Revolution for Food, Feed, Fodder, Fuel and Sustainability in the Changing World” (M4FS), focused on high-yielding varieties and hybrids, improved nutritional quality, efficien...

November 2, 2026 4:49 PM

Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan: How Centre Aims to Improve Soil Health and Promote Sustainable Farming

With soil health emerging as a key concern for agricultural productivity and sustainable farming, the Centre has launched the Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan (KBA)-Rabi 2026, a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting balanced fertiliser use, improving soil fertility and encouraging climate-resilient agricultural practices. Running from October 22 to November 30, 2026, the campaign seeks to reach around 50 lakh farmers across 34 States and Union Territories, more than 700 districts and 50,000 villages. It ...

October 23, 2026 12:02 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, Calls for Village-Level Awareness Drive

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Taraori in Haryana’s Karnal district, calling for a countrywide public awareness campaign from October 22 to November 30 to promote soil conservation, balanced fertiliser use and sustainable farming practices. Chouhan urged agricultural scientists, universities and officials to reach out directly to farmers and raise awareness about protecting soil fertili...

October 12, 2026 6:33 PM

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Gaya Tops District Rankings, Khet Bachao Abhiyan from October 22

Gaya district in Bihar secured first position, followed by Nagaur in Rajasthan and Umaria in Madhya Pradesh, among the best-performing districts under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended an event in New Delhi on Monday to mark the completion of one year of the scheme, where 18 districts were also recognised for their work across six key objectives. Khet Bachao Abhiyan to F...

September 29, 2025 11:59 AM

World Food India 2025 concludes with ₹1.02 lakh crore investment commitments

The four-day World Food India 2025 concluded on Sunday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in India’s food processing sector. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Prataprao Jadhav, and Minister of State Ravneet Singh, the event brought together global leaders, policymakers, industry captains, and innovators to discuss the future of food and agriculture. In his ...