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Third Advance Estimates for Production of Major Crops 2021-22

May 21, 2022

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the third advance estimate of the production of major agricultural crops for 2021-22. What do the advance estimates say? The food grains production in the country has been estimated at ..

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MoU between Ministry of Agriculture and UNDP

May 16, 2022

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). As per the MoU, UNDP will provide technical support to two government programs: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) ..

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NITI Aayog National Workshop on “Innovative Agriculture”

April 28, 2022

On 25th April 2022, NITI Aayog organized a National Level Workshop on “Innovative Agriculture” in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Overview: At this workshop the need to understand the fundamentals, science, and processes behind natural farming practices were highlighted. The step-wise ..

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National Conference on Agriculture- Kharif Campaign – 2022

April 20, 2022

The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 has been inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar at the NASC Complex, New Delhi. As per the 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), the country’s total production of foodgrains is estimated ..

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India: New Wheat Supplier of Egypt

April 16, 2022

Egypt, the world’s largest importer of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has given approval to India as one of its wheat suppliers. India will be supplying around one million tonnes of wheat, of which in April 2,40,000 tonnes will be ..

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India’s Agriculture Exports in 2021-22

April 7, 2022

For FY 2021-22, the exports of agricultural products, including plantation and marine products of India have touched a record USD 50 billion. This is a 20 per cent increase from last year. Overview: This growth in export has been achieved ..

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‘Indian Agriculture Towards 2030’ Book

March 30, 2022

A book titled “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems,” was released by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare at an event that was organized by ..

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Target for Renewable Energy in Agriculture Sector

February 12, 2022

Central government has set the target to replace diesel with renewable energy in agricultural sector by 2024. Key Points This target was set in line with Government’s commitment of increasing the share of non-fossil fuels by 2030 and becoming a net zero emitter by ..

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