National Agriculture Conference
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is set to host the ‘National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025’ on September 15-16, 2025, in New Delhi. Chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the conference will gather agriculture experts, state ministers, and scientists to discuss strategies for the
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
The second phase of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' will commence under Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, focusing on Rabi crops from October 3-18. A two-day 'National Agricultural Conference — Rabi Abhiyan 2025' will be held on September 15-16 in New Delhi, where agricultural experts
Punjab floods
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited flood-affected areas in Punjab, where he assessed the damage to crops and interacted with farmers. He acknowledged the severe impact of the floods, which have devastated crops in 1,400 villages, and assured that the government will provide complete relief. Following Prime
Agriculture
During a ceremony marking the 110th birth anniversary of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji in Mysuru, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the importance of serving farmers and promoting indigenous products. He stated that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and emphasized the need for
Agriculture
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of increasing wheat and barley production while reducing agricultural costs during the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers’ Workshop in Gwalior. He highlighted India's self-reliance in wheat and rice production, the need for
Fertilizer Availability
The Department of Fertilizers in India has ensured timely and adequate fertilizer availability through scientific planning and robust production growth, achieving a 35% rise in Urea and a 44% increase in DAP/NPK production. Despite global disruptions, the government has maintained comfortable fertilizer availability during Kharif 2025, supported by strategic
Areca Nut
A high-level meeting chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan focused on the development of areca nut cultivation in India. Key discussions included addressing viral diseases affecting farmers, ensuring compensation for losses, and dispelling misconceptions about areca nuts' safety. The meeting emphasized the importance of areca nuts
Minimum Support Prices
The Government of India annually sets Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 agricultural crops based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP). This process considers various factors including production costs, demand-supply conditions, and economic impacts. The Union Budget for 2018-19 established a principle to maintain MSPs
Minimum Support Prices
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 agricultural crops for the year 2024-25, based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP). The government has implemented a digital payment system for MSP procurement and continues to support farmers
Swadeshi
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with farmers at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, urging them to support the Swadeshi movement to create employment. He emphasized the importance of local products and assured that no agreements would harm farmers' interests. Chouhan also announced upcoming visits by
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports that sowing for Kharif 2025-26 is ongoing, with no advance estimates yet released. The government continues to support farmers through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop insurance and the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission to enhance food
PM-AASHA
The Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to provide remunerative prices to farmers and ensure affordable essential commodities for consumers. The scheme includes components like the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), which protect farmers from distress sales and stabilize