Agriculture News

Geography remains one of the most scoring yet underestimated subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. While many aspirants spend months covering bulky textbooks and multiple resources, toppers consistently highlight one truth - Previous Year Questions (PYQs) are the backbone of ...

Agriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy, employing nearly half of the workforce and contributing significantly to food security, rural livelihoods, and national development. For UPSC Prelims and Mains, questions on government schemes related to agriculture are extremely important. ...

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the government-declared price at which it purchases crops from farmers, ensuring they receive a guaranteed minimum income even if market prices fall. MSP protects farmers from distress sales, stabilizes rural income, and encourages crop production. Declared ...

The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has released the Admit Card for the Agriculture Graduate Trainee (AGT) Recruitment Exam 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered can now download their hall tickets from the official portal - agt.iffco.in. The exam ...

Celebrating the essence of Kisan Diwas 2024, Indo-Dutch Horticulture Technologies orchestrated a remarkable event at their Chafi, Bhimtal facility. The focal point of this gathering was the "Unnati-Apple Initiative," designed to honor the farmers' relentless efforts and bridge the gap between ...

Agriculture is a vital sector for India's economy, and the demand for quality agricultural education has risen in recent years. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and technological advancements, India's best agriculture colleges offer a range of programs designed to ...

The top universities in India for agricultural and related sciences are highlighted in the NIRF 2024 rankings, which demonstrate their dedication to quality in teaching, research, and industry partnerships. These rankings, which highlight universities that excel in academic achievement, research output, ...

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the admit cards for the Agriculture Services Preliminary Exam 2024. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their admit cards from the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in. The ...

Telangana boasts a wealth of esteemed institutions offering B.Sc in Agriculture, a course that seamlessly blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills in agricultural sciences. This program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of modern agricultural practices, technological ...

In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector and boosting farmers' incomes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a series of initiatives in the Lok Sabha today. With a clear focus on enhancing farmers' livelihoods, the new budget promises substantial ...

Natural farming and organic farming are frequently mixed up, yet they are separate agricultural methods. Natural farming is an ecological approach that works in harmony with nature, cultivating crops without the use of artificial substances like chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. ...

Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing agricultural practices in India by hosting a workshop on Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in Paddy Cultivation. Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research ...

Central Sector Scheme for Drones: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), with an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crore for the period from ...

Modi govt extends PMGKAY scheme: The Cabinet led by Prime Minister has decided that the Central government will provide free food grains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for a period of five ...