Tag: Agriculture
India assures support to further Nepal’s agriculture sector
To give momentum in agricultural research & education, mutual recognition of inspection, testing & certification systems, trade facilitation measures, promoting exchanges between ICAR & NARC...............
Agricultural intensification not a “blueprint” for sustainable development?
New research suggests that the combined social and ecological results of increased agricultural intensification in low and middle-income countries are not as positive as expected.................
Cabinet approves 3 year action plan worth 2225 crore for agricultural...
The Action Plan also aims to ensure support for strengthening and modernization of infrastructure related to student and faculty amenities and capacity building of both faculty and students in cutting edge areas..............
ICAR DG inaugurates ‘Walnut Propagation Centre’ at Kashmir’s CITH
The special micro-propagation centre at Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH) where about 15,000 walnut plants will be developed, was recently inaugurated by Dr T Mohapatra, Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research...............
Maharashtra govt to educate cotton farmers over bollworm attack, duplicate seeds
The state officials will meet farmers and ensure that the safety methods and right practices are explained through village committees during the kharif season..............
China agrees to import rice from India subject to conditions
The Indian department of agriculture will ensure that the rice exported is free of six identified pests which are of concern to China...........
Monsanto to become history as Bayer set to begin a new...
While Bayer will remain the company name, Monsanto will cease to exist both as a company name and brand entity. At the same time, the acquired products will retain their brand names and become part of the Bayer portfolio.............
Govt says its agricultural policies focussed on doubling farmers’ income
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare while listing its achievements has stated that it has undertaken a slew of key measures to improve the state of Agriculture in India..................
Govt hails farmers for making India a global leader in milk...
While the milk production in the country has increased by 23.69% in 2014-18 as compared to 2010-14, efforts are further being made to increase the same by raising the productivity of milch animals...................
Govt revisits contract farming law in India
The fresh Model Contract Farming Act lays special emphasis on protecting the interests of the farmers, considering them as the weaker of the two parties entering into a contract.............