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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has granted approval for the procurement of over 18 lakh metric tonnes of Rabi crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, valued at over Rs 11,698 crore. This decision is aimed at providing remunerative prices to
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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a high-level meeting to address agricultural stability amid global instability. Key discussions included ensuring a continuous fertilizer supply, accelerating the 'Farmer ID' project for transparency, combating black marketing, and coordinating with the Ministry of Petroleum
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a comprehensive review of the agriculture sector, emphasizing timely relief and insurance claim settlements for farmers affected by adverse weather. The meeting focused on enhancing coordination with state governments and implementing the Self-reliance in Pulses Mission. Source: Original Link
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a ₹200-crore investment in a 'Banana Cluster' in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, to enhance agricultural infrastructure and support banana farmers. The project aims to integrate Good Agricultural Practices, mechanisation, and provide subsidies under existing government schemes. Additionally, Chouhan urged farmers to adopt natural
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, led by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has revealed the Second Advance Estimates for major agricultural crops for the year 2025-26, showcasing significant yields across various categories. Source: Original Link
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in New Delhi to discuss enhancing collaboration in agriculture, focusing on research, technology, and farming practices. The discussions underscored the importance of Saskatchewan as a partner in agricultural inputs, notably potash, and proposed the establishment of a Canada–
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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Tamil Nadu to engage with coconut-growing farmers at a major conference in Chennai. The Post-Budget Coconut Stakeholders’ Conference will address the new Coconut Promotion Scheme introduced in the Union Budget 2026-27. Organized by the Coconut Development Board,
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan marked his birthday by launching several public welfare initiatives in Vidisha, emphasizing environmental conservation and supporting students, youth, and Divyang citizens. Source: Original Link
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reassured farmers that India's interests are protected in the India-US Trade Agreement. Key crops like wheat, rice, maize, and dairy products are shielded from imports, while strategic exports, such as spices, are encouraged without compromising local producers. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will launch Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-powered digital platform aimed at assisting Indian farmers. To be inaugurated in Jaipur on February 17, 2026, this initiative offers real-time information on weather, market prices, and government schemes through a simple phone call or
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan describes the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic and futuristic, highlighting enhanced allocations for Northeastern development, agriculture, and the new healthcare initiative, Biopharma SHAKTI. The budget reflects a vision of a self-reliant India by 2047 and includes significant financial provisions aimed at boosting local economies and
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A national consultation on self-reliance in pulses will be held at the Food Legume Research Platform (FLRP) in Sehore, chaired by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, focusing on advanced technologies, new pulse varieties, and strategies to enhance pulse production and farmers' income. Source: Original Link