The Latest Breaking News from Agriculture

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Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy says the Congress government in Karnataka is committed to welfare of farmers.

Seminar in Palakkad stresses need for climate resilience policy to tackle impact of climate crisis on agriculture. Usha Soolapani suggests emulating farming model of Krishi Bhavan, Alathur. District panchayat president K. Binumol calls for people's participation in formulating strategies. Energy Management Centre and Dept. of Agriculture Development and Farmer's Welfare…

Kozhikode's Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research is envisioned to prevent future outbreaks of the zoonotic disease. It will be attached to the Microbiology dept. of Govt. Medical College initially, then move to its own building. Involved in its operations are the Directorate of Medical Education, Directorate of Health…

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers, who usually cultivate samba paddy in Tiruchi district, to go in for crop insurance so as to be eligible to get compensation under the Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme.

The practice of using land for both agriculture and solar power generation, known as agrivoltaics, is becoming increasingly common in Texas and nationwide.

Revenue Minister Byregowda expresses confidence Union govt. will act positively on drought relief. Delegation met Agriculture & Home dept. secretaries in Delhi. Compensation to be released online to avoid misuse. Officers instructed to upload land details, draw Akharband, dispose of cases, implement e-office, issue notifications, mitigate water crises & buy…

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

Livestock and poultry producers will need to comply with more specific standards if they want to label their products as organic under final rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture