National Agri News

Empowering Farmers, Ensuring Food Security: FCI’s Storage Triumph

Ensuring food security for our nation is a top priority, and it all starts with proper storage of food grains. As of July 1, 2023, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has taken substantial measures to enhance its storage...

Cultivating Equality: Empowering Women in Agri-Food Systems

Strengthening women's empowerment and leadership in agri-food systems is now recognized as a vital imperative to enhance agricultural productivity, bolster food security, improve nutrition, and fortify resilience against the impacts of climate change. The findings of the international gender...

Empowering Farmers: Government Approves MSP Increase for Rabi Crops 2024-25

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has taken a significant step to boost the agricultural sector in India. In a move to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and promote crop...

Empowering Fish Farmers: The ‘Ghar-Ghar KCC Abhiyaan’

The "Ghar-Ghar KCC Abhiyaan" is a groundbreaking initiative in India, spearheaded by Secretary (Fisheries) Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, to revolutionize financial inclusion and support for the fisheries sector. This transformative campaign aims to provide every eligible fisher and fish farmer...

Nurturing India’s Agriculture: A Closer Look at Onion Price Dynamics

In a pivotal move aimed at bolstering domestic onion availability and controlling skyrocketing prices, the Government of India has implemented a strategic measure. Effective from the 29th of October 2023 until the 31st of December 2023, a Minimum Export...

Stability in Farming: Ensuring Affordability and Availability of Essential Food Commodities

As the festive season approaches, the Indian government stands resolute in its commitment to farmers and consumers alike. Shri Sanjeev Chopra, the Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, recently highlighted the measures taken by the government...

AI Chatbot Revolutionizes Farmer Support: PM-KISAN Scheme Gets a Digital Boost

In a groundbreaking move, the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has introduced an AI Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. This innovative initiative, launched by Union Minister of State for...

Ensuring Sweet Satisfaction: Government’s Bold Move to Stabilize Sugar Prices

In a significant move aimed at promoting transparency and averting sugar hoarding, the Government of India has made it mandatory for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, and sugar processors to disclose their weekly sugar stocks. This measure is...

Ensuring Affordable Onions for All: Government’s Measures for Farmers and Consumers

In a bid to maintain a steady supply of onions at affordable prices for domestic consumers, the government has taken decisive steps to address the declining stocks of rabi 2023 onions. With the introduction of a Minimum Export Price...

Farming 2.0: India’s Visionary Agricultural Initiatives

In a momentous occasion, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Narendra Singh Tomar has unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives designed to empower and uplift farmers across India. These initiatives are centered around agricultural...

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