On Thursday, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a ₹285/quintal hike in the minimum support price (MSP) for raw jute to ₹5,335/quintal for the 2024-25 season, up from ₹5,050/quintal in 2023-24. New MSP Textile Minister Piyush Goyal announced the decision following Cabinet...
IIHR develops three hybrid chilli varieties that are resistant to several diseases Three hybrid chilli varieties that are resistant to several diseases, including phytopthora root rot (PRR) and leaf curl virus (LCV), have been developed by Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR)...
Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Director, Agriculture & Food Production Welcome to e-Licensing system Seed, fertilizers and insecticides are the power nerves of the Agriculture. Maintaining a good ...
The government has allocated ₹ 1.27 lakh crore to the Ministry of Agriculture for 2024–25, slightly higher than the current fiscal. According to the budget, the agriculture ministry has been allocated ₹ 1,27,469.88 crore for the fiscal year 2024–25, of which the Department of Agriculture...
Expert view on Budget FY24–25: Agri modernizing, investment, and employment The emphasis on modernizing the agricultural sector, including increased investments in upgraded storage, streamlined supply chains, and branding, is expected to boost Indian agriculture’s overall efficiency...
