Jammu & Kashmir is set to receive a major boost in its agricultural sector. The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced the establishment of a Rs 150 crore Clean Plant Center. This initiative is part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme. The aim is to reduce…
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced a significant investment in agriculture for Jammu & Kashmir. During a recent press conference in Srinagar, he introduced a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Centre under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). This new centre aims to provide disease-free planting material…
In a significant achievement for Indian agriculture, the first-ever export of rose-scented litchis took place from Pathankot, Punjab to Qatar. On June 23, 2025, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated this milestone. The consignment included 1 metric tonne of premium litchis. Additionally, 0.5 metric tonne of litchis was sent to…
Horticulture is an essential part of agriculture in India. It includes fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Farmers face many challenges today, such as pests, diseases, and climate change. Jivagro is an agri-input company that focuses on horticulture to help farmers meet these challenges. Jivagro provides specific solutions for different crops. These include grapes, chillies, apples, and…
The International Agriculture, Horticulture and Organic Expo 2025 took place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from June 21 to 23. This three-day event was a significant gathering for the agricultural sector. It attracted more than 100 organisations, including important government departments from both central and state levels. One of the standout moments of the expo…
India and Ukraine held their first-ever joint meeting on agriculture, focusing on technology transfer and knowledge sharing. This important meeting took place virtually and was co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Ms. Oksana Osmachko, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. During…
India and Ukraine held their first-ever joint meeting on agriculture, focusing on technology transfer and knowledge sharing. This important meeting took place virtually and was co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Ms. Oksana Osmachko, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. During…
India’s first International Agri Hackathon recently wrapped up in Pune. The event was attended by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It highlighted new agriculture technologies and announced nine ‘Clean Plant’ projects aimed at promoting disease-free horticulture across the country. Out of these, three projects will be based in…
