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• PM-KMY Celebrates 5 Years of Empowering Small Farmers with Assured Pension Benefits

  A major achievement of PM-KMY is its contribution to financial stability for farmers, who often face uncertain futures due to seasonal agriculture and fluctuating incomes. By offering a pension for retirement, the scheme fills a crucial gap in rural social security. Its success over the…

• Chhattisgarh to Provide Rs 19,257 per Acre Aid to Farmers Under New Scheme

  Recent decisions reflect a proactive approach towards addressing key challenges and advancing holistic development.…

• Government Schemes and Farmer Benefits: A Retrospect of 2023 and the Promise of 2024

  The past year witnessed significant developments in India's agricultural sector, marked by the launch of several new government initiatives. However, alongside these advancements, farmers grappled with natural calamities, impacting their livelihoods. As we bid adieu to 2023, the forthcoming year beckons with anticipation, especially for…

• PM Narendra Modi to launch 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras

  PM Narendra Modi will launch 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra on October 19.…

• Best Schemes for Farmers in Different Agricultural Sector

  Indian Government has initiated several schemes for farmers for different purposes. Today, we are here with the best government schemes available for Indian farmers.…

• Kisan Rin Portal and Door to Door Kisan Credit Card Campaign to Launch in New Delhi Today

  Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is launching these initiatives, focusing on agri-credit and crop insurance.…

• Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) launches Shrimp Insurance

  Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC), the leading implementing agency of the Government’s Flagship Crop Insurance Scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, is now in an expansion mode offering Insurance Products in the Agriculture allied sector as well.…

• ATMA Scheme: How to Avail Funds

  The ATMA scheme launched in 2005-2006, aims at offering technical advice and training to farmers. ATMA Scheme Equipped To Upskill Farmers Regarding New Agricultural Practices And Technologies…

• Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive Organized in 11 States To Help Farmers Become Atmanirbhar In Edible Oils Production

  The Mega Oil Plantation Drive provides various incentives to farmers such as quality planting material, financial assistance for the maintenance of the crop, and intercropping.…

• Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Scheme: Punjab Ranked 2nd After Sanctioning Over 4,700+ Applications

  Punjab secured second place as it sanctions over 4700 applications for projects under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. Read more details!…

• Farmer Welfare Scheme: 5 Major Government Schemes For The Welfare Of Farmers

  The government has introduced numerous farmer welfare schemes for the growth and development of farmers. The five major schemes introduced by the government for the farmer's welfare are discussed below.…

• Punjab Farmers to Get Subsidies on Farm Equipment & Specialised Hiring Centres Establishment

  The decision was taken to promote use of agricultural machinery in the state under the Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme.…

• Avail Benefits of PMFBY Insurance Scheme Covering Major Crops: J&K LG to Farmers

  The Government extended the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to the farmers of all 20 districts of the Union Territory Jammu & Kashmir, said Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, 24th February 2023.…

• Kerala’s Kulathoor Village Yields Bumper Ginger Harvest with the Help of ‘Inji Gramam’ Scheme

  Panchayat president, Sudharjunan G said, "We launched the ‘Inji Gramam’ project in March 2022 under Panchayat’s People Plan. It has turned out to be a successful collaboration between the panchayat and the Krishi Bhavan.”…

• Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Crosses Rs 30,000 Crore Mark of Capital Mobilization

  AIF was established on July 8, 2020, under the guidance of PM Modi as a funding mechanism for the development of post-harvest management infrastructure and communal farm assets…

• Kerala to Launch Value Added Agriculture Mission to Increase Farmers’ Income & Productivity

  The Value Added Agriculture Mission would comprise of a governing body headed by the Chief Minister as chairperson with the state ministers of Agriculture & Industry being vice-chairpersons.…

• Over 41 Lakh Farmers Receive Rs 869 Crore under KALIA Scheme

  Each registered farmer has received Rs 2000 immediately into their bank account as part of the support, according to a CMO press release.…

• Farmers From 25 different States Arrive at Telangana to Study Agricultural Schemes

  To examine and assess the developments in the irrigation and agriculture sectors at the field level in the State, leaders, and representatives of Farmers' Associations from 25 States arrived in Hyderabad.…

• Good News for Farmers! Government Extends Kisan Samridhi Yojana for 5 More Years

  UP is one of the country's major agricultural-producing states. Rice, wheat, maize, and sugarcane are among the crops grown here. Agriculture provides a living for more than half of the state's population.…

• Good News! You Will Soon Be Able to Call an Ambulance to Treat Livestock at Home

  "It will address a key issue for farmers and give prompt and effective care to sick animals," the minister said after inaugurating the 'Harit Pradesh Dugdh Utpadak Company,' which is funded by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).…

• An Integrated Agricultural Development Project Will Assist Over 1,000 Farmers

  The programme, which was inaugurated across the state by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai on Monday, would be implemented in the Coimbatore district, with inputs and aids being distributed starting on Monday.…

• Agri Financing: Policy Reforms are Crucial to Address Grassroots Issues

  According to the Union Budget 2019-20, agriculture and its related industries employ roughly 55 percent of the population, although agriculture's economic contribution is only 16 percent. Despite the fact that different agri-tech organizations continue to seek technology disruption in the sector, their efforts have yet…

• Haryana Introduces ‘Khel Nursery Scheme’

  The state government has launched the 'Khel Nursery Scheme 2022-23' to promote sports in the state.…

• CISH Helping Farmers by Providing them Seedlings to Grow Winter Vegetables

  The farmers of Mall and Kakori blocks who lack the resources to grow vegetables are being provided with seedlings by the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH). Shailendra Rajan, CISH Director said – “approximately 2.5 lakh winter vegetables seedlings are being distributed to 1,000 poor…

• Farmers in Mizoram will get Advantage of SEDP Scheme Next Year

  “The SEDP will reach farmers by next year. Please measure and examine whether or not the MNF government headed by chief minister Zoramthanga fulfills its manifestos,” the MNF adviser said…

• Farmers to Get 50% Subsidy for Growing Horticulture Crops; Check Details

  Horticulture Scheme 2021: To promote horticulture crops, the government is giving 50 percent subsidy of the cost to the farmers. Know everything about it.…

• Agriculture, Now a Key Focus in Brazilian Carbon Emission Reduction Targets

  Brazil`s agriculture ministry will seek to reduce carbon emissions from the farm sector by 1.1bn tonnes of CO2 under a new climate oriented agriculture (ABC+) program for (2020-30). The Plano ABC+ will be presented by the Brazilian government in the next United Nations Climate Change…

• Govt. Focusing on climate-induced Challenges in Agriculture Sector: Tomar

  Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, said on Thursday that the government is keen to resolve many issues in the agriculture sector, including climate change.…

• Government Sets up High-Density Apple Orchards for Kashmir Farmers

  The administration is bringing in new scientific procedures and ways for farmers to assist them grow world-class fruits in an effort to improve horticulture in the Kashmir valley.…

• Karnataka Aims to Become First State to Double Farmer’s Income

  Government of Karnataka is aiming to become first state to double income of farmers by 2023-24. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the Karnataka government is going to constitute a committee to prepare a report in this regard.…

• This New Scheme by Jhankhand’s Agriculture Department Will Benefit 58 Lakh Farmers

  Jharkhand’s Agriculture Department has come up with an initiative, Birsa Kisan, which will give unique IDs to about 58 lakh farmers in the state. This would ensure that state assistance actually reaches the farmers and they get better access to various programs like distribution of…

• Farmers in Telangana will receive Rs 7,509 crore in investment help from the state government

  Under the Rythu Bandhu scheme, the Telangana government will grant Rs 7,509 crore in investment support to approximately 63 lakh farmers for cultivation during the Kharif season.…

• LEAF to provide marginalized farmers with much-needed organized credit

  To address the COVID-19 crisis, Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF) announced on Wednesday that it is taking in Rs 500 crore in organized cost-effective credit to marginalized small land-hold and tribal farmers.…

• Biofortified crops are best for developing countries; Know Why

  What are bio-fortified crops? How they benefit health?…

• Tomar Highlights Importance of Increasing Private Investment in Agricultural Sector

  On Friday, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar emphasised the importance of increasing private investment in the agricultural sector and urged entrepreneurs to establish food processing units.…

• Government Hikes Agri Credit Target to Rs. 16.5 Lakh Crore in FY’22

  Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced the government’s decision to hike agriculture credit for next fiscal.…

• Modi government's focus is to benefit farmers by reducing the cost of farming says Union Minister Kailash Choudhary

  The 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research was held at Krishi Bhavan New Delhi on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary along with officials of ICAR were…

• Agriculture Minister launches seed traceability mobile app for farmers

  Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rural Development, Panchayat Raj and Food Processing Industries Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday launched a seed traceability mobile app on the occasion of dividend distribution by the National Seed Corporation. Through this app, information about real seeds will be…

• Top 5 Most Popular Agriculture Scheme of 2020; Analysis in Detail

  The year 2020 is about to end and the agriculture sector has witnessed many new things including corona pandemic to farmer's protest. Moreover, the central government has launched so many new schemes this year to combat the corona pandemic and financial crisis. New farm laws…

• Latest News! ICICI Bank Deploys Satellite Data to Assess Agriculture Loans in India

  The second largest private lender, ICICI Bank is deploying satellite data to power farm credit assessment and claims it will reduce cost for both farmers as well as the lender.…

• Mission Jackfruit: Meghalaya Government to Boost Entrepreneurship through Jackfruit Production

  Jackfruit is one of the most abundant tree crop in Meghalaya state. But, due to lack of attention towards it’s development and processing, around 10.87 lakh metric tonnes of produce is wasted, valuing around INR 434 crores per season.…

• Latest! Support Price for Farmers and Schemes for Tourism Units from Himachal Cabinet under Chairmanship of Honourable CM Jai Ram Thakur

  On 25th June, the cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sh. Jai Ram Thakur. Various decisions were taken in the meeting for the welfare of Himachal Pradesh.…

• Telangana Farmer Suicides are Increasing Despite State Government’s Farmer-Friendly Policies

  Telangana farmers suicided are not showing signs of decline, though the state government has been hailed for the implementation of farmer-friendly policies. In the last six months, the state witnessed 85 farmer suicides, according to a new study.…

• 36 Projects Reviewed under Agro-Processing Cluster Scheme

  Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal, held video conferences with the promoters of the ongoing Agro-processing Clusters (APCs) supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) under the Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters. Union Minister of State for…

• Gene Editing in Agriculture: Science, Policy, Story

  Gene editing is a new, efficient and a promising technology which has unbelievable potential in the fields of medicine and agriculture, but in India it is still in its nascent stage. Indian research community has developed capability to do genome editing with ease owing to…

• Finance Minister holds pre-budget talks with unions and farmer groups

  Finance minister Arun Jaitley conducted a pre-budget meeting with the trade unions and farmers groups.He said that marketing and storage facilities should be improved for agri products so that farmers get a better price. For those crops, whose procurement cannot be done was suggested with…