NCRTC said that the programme aims to raise awareness, enhance skills and provide training to modern farmers on the latest agricultural techniques
By PTI 24/08/2023
The Crop Residue Management (CRM) project is in alignment with the Government of India's guidelines (2020) for CRM in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and National Capital Territory of Delhi
By Outlook Planet Desk 29/04/2023
An FAO initiative seeks to increase resilience in farming practices, enhance nutrition and support livelihoods by reintroducing and improving farmers’ access to oilseeds, pulses and small grains
By Outlook Planet Desk 16/04/2023
Union Minister Piyush Goal appreciated the use of E-POP machine at purchase centres in Uttar Pradesh and advised that the same system should be implemented in other states also in order to bring more transparency in the procurement system from farmers
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/02/2023
Stating that rice forms the bedrock of our food security, she said that agricultural scientists must consider its nutritional aspects too
By PTI 11/02/2023
Researchers have calculated that two thirds of fertiliser emissions occur after the fertiliser is sprayed on fields, with the remaining third of emissions coming from industrial operations, according to the study
By PTI 11/02/2023
The Budget focuses on strengthening the sector financially through funding, better infrastructure, climate-smart technology and an ecosystem that fosters productivity and employability
By Shashi Kant Singh 04/02/2023
The Finance Minister has done a great job in building a policy framework driving the digitisation of agricultural supply chain and benefiting farmers and the supply chain members in multiple ways
By Hemendra Mathur 02/02/2023
Launch of 'Aatmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme' to boost availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high value horticultural crops
By PTI 01/02/2023
The study used rainfall and temperature data collected between 1986 and 2020 to project the effects of climate change on five important crops—rice, maize, cotton, wheat, and potato in the agrarian state
By PTI 23/01/2023