Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday called upon the corporate sector to play a greater role in transforming Indian agriculture through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), urging industry to invest in agricultural research, agri-tech, climate-resilient farming, skill development and women-led rural enterprises.
Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah, along with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday reviewed the situation arising from the below-normal rainfall and its impact in certain parts of the country due to ‘El Niño’.
Punjab's canal expansion plans have come under the spotlight as widespread power cuts disrupt paddy transplantation, triggering farmer protests across the state.
The Chief Minister announced that the maximum daily limit which had been fixed for providing fuel to such customers has also been relaxed.
Paddy transplantation has begun across Punjab, but farmers in Barnala say soaring cultivation costs and higher labour charges are eroding profits, while migrant workers insist inflation has forced them to seek better wages.
Chhattisgarh’s Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Tribal Welfare Minister Ramvichar Netam is spearheading a transformative shift aimed at improving the lives of farmers, tribal communities, and rural youth.
The expenditure on agriculture and allied sectors has increased by 9.16 times since 2011, according to information provided by the state government.
The HLTF deliberated upon the need for addressing key gaps in the value chain and market linkages across the North Eastern Region.
Taking its toughest action so far, the government has sent out a clear message that crimes affecting agriculture and farmers’ interests will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Dr. Sudhanshu, secretary, APEDA, today emphasized the critical role of crop nutrition, quality assurance and organized supply chains in boosting India’s agricultural productivity and exports.
