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On the 77th Republic Day, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, addressed farmers from diverse regions, emphasizing the pivotal role of agriculture in India's economy. The event, held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi, saw discussions on key policy
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On January 13, 2026, the Vice President extended warm wishes to the nation on the occasion of multiple harvest festivals including Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and others. The Vice President emphasized the significance of these festivals in celebrating the change of seasons and the harvest cycle. He highlighted the enduring
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Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, emphasized India's commitment to a sustainable future through the integration of renewable energy in agriculture at the Inter-ministerial Dialogue in Abu Dhabi. The PM-KUSUM scheme's achievements and future plans were discussed, highlighting India's leadership in
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On January 9, 2026, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Fijian Minister Tomasi Tunabuna met in New Delhi. They agreed to extend their Memorandum of Understanding on agriculture cooperation for another five years. The countries plan to establish a Joint Working Group to enhance
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Maharashtra, interacting with farmers and emphasizing the Modi government's commitment to agriculture and rural development. The Minister highlighted the government's efforts to increase farmers' income and ensure village development, and plans direct dialogues with villagers to address
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has reported a robust increase in Rabi crop area coverage as of December 26, 2025, reaching 614.30 lakh hectares. This marks an increase of 6.87 lakh hectares over the previous year, indicating steady progress. Notably, there was a significant rise
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia attended a meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Agriculture and Horticulture to discuss ways to strengthen value chains and market linkages in the North Eastern Region of India. The meeting emphasized leveraging the region’s unique agricultural strengths, identifying major bottlenecks, reducing post-harvest losses,
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced progress in the Rabi crop area coverage as of December 19, 2025. The coverage has increased by over 8 lakh hectares compared to the previous year, totaling 580.70 lakh hectares. The area sown for pulses increased by 3.72 lakh
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in India is closely monitoring import and export activities involving essential agricultural commodities to protect domestic interests and farmers. Through various measures, including minimum support price mechanisms, price stabilization funds, and buffer stocking operations, the government aims to reduce unnecessary imports and mitigate
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The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has significantly progressed with the formation of 17,639 Natural Farming Clusters across 623 districts, training approximately 8.79 lakh farmers. The mission, coordinated by the States/UTs, actively involves Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to provide field training in natural farming practices and
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented a satellite-based crop monitoring system under the FASAL programme, spearheaded by the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC). This initiative leverages multispectral and microwave satellite data to generate pre-harvest crop production estimates for 11 major crops, covering 20 states across 557
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As of November 21, 2025, the area sown for rabi crops has exceeded 306 lakh hectares, with significant increases in pulses and oilseeds. The coverage for pulses reached 73.36 lakh hectares, up from 68.15 lakh hectares last year, while oilseeds crossed 76.64 lakh hectares. The report highlights