Tag: Agriculture
Govt’s pioneer project ‘CHAMAN’ on horticulture to get completed by 2018
The union agriculture minister, Mr Radha Mohan Singh while recently reviewing the progress on horticulture sector focussed project remarked that it is likely to be completed by March, 2018............
Farmer deaths due to pesticides: CropLife India expresses concern
While responding to the news of recent deaths of farmers in Maharashtra due to pesticides, the CropLife India says it has been spreading awareness among farmers about spurious and illegal crop protection products.........
Top experts discuss nanobiotechnology at TERI University’s ‘Biotikos’
TERI University organised ‘Biotikos’ annual seminar on the latest breakthroughs in biotechnology showcasing advance research in areas of agriculture, medical, imaging and sensor development..........
Farmers & agri-entrepreneurs converge at Mathura
The event 'Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Centenary Krishi Unnati Mela' that witnessed massive participation by stakeholders, was inaugurated by the agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh in Mathura..........
Animal husbandry to be part of govt schemes to double farmers’...
This sector contributes 4 percent to the total GDP of the country and contributes 27 percent to the agriculture GDP.......
Agriculture ministry denies media reports on drought
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has called the media reports regarding drought in 225 districts in 17 states, factually incorrect.........
BioVoice eMag September 2017 Issue-4 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag September 2017 Issue-4 Volume-2:
The ‘September 2017’ edition of BioVoice magazine in its detailed ‘Cover Story’ focuses on the India’s rising vaccine power and how...
Agriculture ministry’s seven-point strategy to double farmer income by 2022
The seven point strategy is aimed at helping the farmers to produce more and earn more by utilizing the modern technologies and changes in conventional farming practices.........
Modi cabinet rejig witnesses new entrants into agriculture, health ministries
The entry of new ministers into the union cabinet is being seen as an attempt to boost the efforts towards achieving the set targets by 2019..........
Women participation in the mainstream agriculture on rise: Govt
As per the Union Agriculture Minister, at least 30 percent of the budget allocation is being earmarked for women beneficiaries in all ongoing schemes/programmes and development activities...........