India
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Russian Deputy PM Mr. Dmitry Patrushev met to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation in agriculture. They emphasized the importance of food security, farmer incomes, and technical partnerships, and expressed interest in formalizing their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding. Both sides
World Food India
During the World Food India 2025 event, the Prime Minister emphasized Bharat's unique strengths in diversity, demand, and scale in the food sector. He highlighted the significant progress made in food production, the role of small farmers and cooperatives, and the government's initiatives to boost the
World Food India 2025
During the World Food India 2025 event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's strengths in diversity, demand, and scale in the food sector. He highlighted the significant progress made in poverty alleviation, the growth of the start-up ecosystem, and the vital role of small farmers and cooperatives in
GST rates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasizing the advantages of new GST rates for farmers and agricultural activities. The PM noted that these rates will lead to increased savings for farmers on agricultural purchases and boost the rural economy. Source: Original Link
Drought Manual
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with the National Institute of Disaster Management, organized a workshop in New Delhi to revise the Drought Manual 2020 and develop guidelines for managing pest attacks, cold waves, and hailstorms. The event gathered experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of September 12, 2025. The report indicates an increase in the area sown for rice and coarse cereals compared to the previous year, while oilseeds and cotton show a decrease. The
AI Weather Forecasting
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched an AI-driven weather forecasting program, providing advanced monsoon forecasts to 3.8 crore farmers across India. This initiative allows farmers to receive tailored forecasts via SMS, enabling better planning for Kharif farming. The program, which utilizes advanced AI models, aims to
Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Satna, Madhya Pradesh, assuring farmers of adequate fertiliser and urea supply. He highlighted the increase in urea consumption from 23,585 metric tonnes last year to 27,700 metric tonnes this year, attributing the rise to good rainfall and increased paddy sowing.
GST reforms
The recent reduction in GST rates for agricultural and dairy sectors is hailed as a transformative reform by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The changes are expected to lower costs for farmers, enhance profits, and promote sustainable practices. Key benefits include reduced GST on agricultural machinery, solar-powered equipment, bio-pesticides,
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has published the progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as of September 5, 2025. The report indicates an increase in the area sown for rice and coarse cereals, while oilseeds and cotton show a decrease compared to the previous year. Overall, the
GST rates
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the new GST rates will significantly benefit small and medium farmers by reducing costs on agricultural equipment and inputs. The GST on bio-pesticides, micro-nutrients, and dairy products like milk and cheese has been lowered, promoting organic farming and increasing farmers'
Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to assess the nationwide agriculture situation, focusing on the impact of recent floods in Punjab. He assured affected farmers of government support and announced plans to visit flood-affected areas. The meeting highlighted encouraging growth in Kharif sowing and discussed the