The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare organised a regional conference in New Delhi on Thursday to conduct a midterm review of agricultural schemes implemented by northern states.
The conference aimed to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of agricultural statistics, which are crucial for policy formulation, trade decisions and agricultural planning.
Reviewing the preparedness for Kharif season 2024 at Krishi Bhawan with officials of various departments, he directed them to ensure timely distribution and quality supply of input materials for the crops.
The Union Budget 2023-24 has made a big cut in the allocation to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, which is considered to be the livelihood lifeline for the poorest of the poor.
147 countries are invited to attend the 9th session of the International Convention on Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources to be held from 19-24 September.
1. The agricultural exports as a percentage of India’s agricultural GDP have increased from 9.4 per cent in 2017-18 to 9.9 per cent in 2018-19. 2. World trade of fruits and vegetables is US$208 billion and India’s share is miniscule.
Recently, the Prime Minister iterated his Government’s commitment to double the income of Indian farmers at a National Conference held…
