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Area of summer crops expands by 21.58% from last year

May 10, 2021

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare recently announced that the area of summer crops has sharply increased by 21.58% as compared to 2020. The increase has almost doubled. Summer crops are also called Zaid crops. They are grown between ..

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New Soybean Variety: MACS 1407

May 1, 2021

The Indian scientists recently developed a new Soy Bean variety called the “MACS 1407”. The new variety was developed by the Agharkar Research Institute of Pune along with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. About MACS 1407 It is a ..

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Agriculture Ministry sign MoU with Microsoft for farmer welfare

April 15, 2021

The Agricultural Ministry of India recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to implement a pilot project for farmer welfare. About the Project The project will focus on technology boosted agriculture. It will provide smart agricultural techniques to the farmers ..

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Punjab to involve Arhtiyas in Direct Payments to Farmers

April 13, 2021

The Punjab State Government recently told the Union Government that it will pay the Minimum Support Price directly into the accounts of farmers starting this procurement season. However, the Arhtiyas in the state have been opposing to the direct payment. ..

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Two Years of PM KISAN Scheme- Highlights

February 24, 2021

The flagship scheme of the central government, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) has completed its two years on February 24, 2021. Highlights The PM-KISAN Scheme was formally launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on February 24, 2019. The ..

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Gujarat Horticulture Development Mission

January 21, 2021

The Gujarat chief Minister recently announced the “Horticulture Development Mission”. It is also called “Bagayat Vikas Mission”. The main objective of the mission is to double the income of the farmers involved in horticulture and medicinal farming. Key Features of ..

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