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National
16th installment of PM-KISAN released, How to check status

16th installment of PM-KISAN released, How to check status

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the 16th installment of PM-Kisan...

National
Budget 2023-24: Abolish GST on agri produce bought from FPOs; focus on commercialization of biotech start-ups

Budget 2023-24: Abolish GST on agri produce bought from FPOs; focus on commercialization of biotech start-ups

The agriculture sector remains a key focus area of every Union budget. This year,...

National
Statutory regulations not violated for nod to GM mustard: Govt

Statutory regulations not violated for nod to GM mustard: Govt

The rebuttal came a day after the Coalition of GM-Free India, a group of NGOs opposing...

National
Govt endeavour to promote natural farming

Govt endeavour to promote natural farming

For the promotion of organic farming, the Government has been implementing dedicated...

Opinion
Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...

National
PM launches One Nation, One Fertiliser; releases Rs 16,000 cr under PM-KISAN

PM launches One Nation, One Fertiliser; releases Rs 16,000 cr under PM-KISAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana...

National
HTBt cotton and GM mustard set to get GEAC approval; first for any GM crop in 20 years

HTBt cotton and GM mustard set to get GEAC approval; first for any GM crop in 20 years

The commercial cultivation of GM crops may get approval in the country after 20...

Agritech
SOPs notified for research of genome-edited plants; duration for developing new crop varieties to reduce

SOPs notified for research of genome-edited plants; duration for developing new crop varieties to reduce

After a phase of years of reviews and meetings, the government has cleared the way...

National
Established and existing procedure for fertilizer registration followed in approval to nano urea: Govt

Established and existing procedure for fertilizer registration followed in approval to nano urea: Govt

The Union Government has said that the established and existing procedure for the...

Cooperatives
IFFCO welcomes Ministry of Cooperation’s historic step towards digitalization of PACS

IFFCO welcomes Ministry of Cooperation’s historic step towards digitalization of PACS

The computerization of PACS will connect the last-mile farmer to the economy of...

National
Genome-edited plants exempted from biosafety regulations; process to develop new varieties will speed up

Genome-edited plants exempted from biosafety regulations; process to develop new varieties will speed up

According to the memorandum, some ministries and departments had sought exemption...

National
A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi

A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi

The announcement of a package of Rs 500 crores by the Prime Minister shows the importance...

States
MP govt provides relief to farmers affected by hailstorm and untimely rains

MP govt provides relief to farmers affected by hailstorm and untimely rains

Based on the survey carried out by the state authorities, it is estimated that the...

International
Gene editing rules simplified for UK researchers; India yet to decide

Gene editing rules simplified for UK researchers; India yet to decide

Scientists across England will be able to undertake plant-based research and development,...

States
2022 polls: Yogi expedites farm relief; UP allocates Rs 415 crore

2022 polls: Yogi expedites farm relief; UP allocates Rs 415 crore

According to the UP government, more than Rs 415 crore has been allocated to about...

National
Seeking consent from states for trials of genome-edited plants may create hurdles in benefiting from new technology

Seeking consent from states for trials of genome-edited plants may create hurdles in benefiting from new technology

The process of seeking consent from the states for crop field trials may be implemented...