The focus of the Narendra Modi-led Central government is on increasing productivity of pulses, cereals and vegetables to produce more food for improving the nutritional level of the population as well nurturing India's ambition to become the food basket of the world, according to a senior Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare official.
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Demands for Grants of various ministries in respect of the Union Budget for 2025-26.
South Korea on Sunday confirmed an additional foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case at a local farm, raising the number of cases this year to five, the agriculture ministry said.
Uttar Pradesh's handloom and textile industry is witnessing unprecedented growth. As the largest decentralised cottage industry after agriculture, this sector employs approximately 1.91 lakh handloom weavers and supports over 80,000 families.
Rana assured the farmers that they should not worry as their crop damage will be compensated.
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena has once again claimed that his phone is being tapped and demanded an end to the alleged surveillance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 19th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme at Bhagalpur, Bihar on Monday.
India stands at a demographic crossroads. While much attention has been given to its youthful population, the country is also witnessing a significant rise in its elderly demographic.
Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania, at a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday, accused Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde of a scam in the Agriculture Department.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday presented a Rs 2.90-lakh crore state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal with increased allocation towards agriculture and allied sector.
