A new crop insurance scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been approved by the Government of India on 13.01.2016 for its implementation from Kharif 2016 along with pilot Unified Package
During the year 2014-15, under the central sector scheme, “Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level” sponsored by Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Environment & Forest and Climate Change vide its notification No. S.O. 3232 dated 17.12.2014 has, in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority, declared that the Department of
The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture had started a central sector scheme, “Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level” in food commodities and environmental samples
Season-wise Farmers/Area Covered, Sum Insured and Insurance Charges under National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in India (1999-2000 to 2014-2015.
Agriculture has been a way of life and continues to be the single most important livelihood of the masses. Agricultural policy focus in India across decades has been on self sufficiency and self-reliance
The following draft rules further to amend the Insecticides Rules, 1971, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46
The establishment of a comprehensive horticulture database is crucial for ensuring effective planning to facilitate a systematic development of the horticulture sector in the country. The data also helps
This brief details the likely monsoon situation, steps taken and contemplated to be taken by Agriculture Ministry to tackle any situation arising out of deficient rainfall as forecast by IMD. Read the
These are the final guidelines on National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) formulated by the agriculture ministry for enhancing agricultural productivity especially in rainfed areas focusing on integrated farming, water use efficiency, soil health management and synergizing resource conservation.
