agritech innovation hub meerut

Agritech Innovation Hub Meerut Launched | AI & IoT for Smart Farming

Agritech Innovation Hub Meerut launched by Union Minister Pradhan to promote AI, IoT, and smart farming with IIT Ropar–SVPUAT collaboration. Key initiative under India’s digital agriculture vision. Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut Aim & SignificanceUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with MoS Jayant Chaudhary, formally inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation…

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NABARD chilli turmeric training

NABARD Chilli Turmeric Training: Post-Harvest Program for Farmers Launched in Andhra Pradesh

NABARD chilli turmeric training begins in Andhra Pradesh, targeting FPOs with expert modules on post-harvest techniques like drying, grading, and moisture control. NABARD & NIRCA Launch Post‑Harvest Training for Chilli and Turmeric Farmers The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has partnered with ICAR’s National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA) to…

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green fertiliser technology

Green Fertiliser Technology Wins Food Planet Prize 2025 for Sustainable Agriculture

Green fertiliser technology by Swedish startup NitroCapt wins the $2 million Food Planet Prize 2025, revolutionising sustainable agriculture with plasma-based nitrogen production. Introduction & Innovation DetailsA Swedish startup, NitroCapt, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Food Planet Prize—the world’s largest environmental award—for its revolutionary nitrogen‑fertiliser technology. Founded by physicist Gustaf Forsberg, NitroCapt has created a…

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Agri drone indigenization hub

Agri Drone Indigenization Hub Chennai Inaugurated by Kamlesh Paswan

Agri Drone Indigenization Hub in Chennai inaugurated by Kamlesh Paswan aims to boost drone manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat with a goal of 100,000 drones by 2026. India’s First Agri‑Drone Indigenization Hub Inaugurated in Chennai Introduction: A Milestone for ‘Make in India’ in Drone Tech On June 14, 2025, Union Minister of State for Rural Development…

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Kashmir cherry cargo train

Kashmir Cherry Cargo Train: Boost to Agricultural Logistics and Market Connectivity

Kashmir’s First Cherry Cargo Train: A Milestone in Agricultural Logistics In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s horticultural sector, the first-ever cherry cargo train departed from Katra railway station to Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus on May 31, 2025. This initiative marks a transformative step in the transportation of perishable goods from the region, aiming to…

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MSP hike 2025 for Kharif crops

Minimum Support Price (MSP) Hike for 14 Kharif Crops 2025–26: Government Boosts Farmer Income

Cabinet Approves Hike in MSP for 14 Kharif Crops for 2025–26 Introduction: Government’s Commitment to Farmers On May 29, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season. This decision aims to…

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Uttar Pradesh Potato City

Uttar Pradesh Potato City: Agra’s Role in Potato Farming and Agriculture Industry

Uttar Pradesh, one of India’s largest agricultural states, is known for its diverse crop production. Among its many agricultural hubs, one district has earned the title of “Potato City.” This district plays a crucial role in India’s potato farming industry and contributes significantly to both national consumption and exports. Let’s explore which district is referred…

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Strengthening cooperative agriculture in India

Strengthening Cooperative Agriculture in India: Amit Shah Reviews BBSSLS Role

Amit Shah Reviews BBSSLS’s Role in Strengthening Cooperative Agriculture Introduction to BBSSLS and Amit Shah’s Review Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently conducted a review of the Bhartiya Bhasha Sahitya Sangh Limited Society (BBSSLS) and its pivotal role in enhancing cooperative agriculture. The review aimed at assessing the organization’s contributions to the agricultural sector, particularly…

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rice allocation for ethanol production

FCI Rice for Ethanol Production: Centre Allocates 2.8 Million Tonnes More to Boost Renewable Energy in India

Introduction: Enhancing Ethanol Production In a strategic move to bolster its clean energy initiatives, the Government of India has approved an additional allocation of 2.8 million tonnes of rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for ethanol production during the 2024–25 Ethanol Supply Year (ESY). This decision increases the total rice allocation for the…

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FRP hike for sugarcane

Uttar Pradesh Agriculture and AI Pragya Initiatives: World Bank Partnership to Transform Agriculture and Digital Skills

Introduction: A Transformative Partnership for Uttar Pradesh In a significant move towards economic and technological advancement, the Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has partnered with the World Bank to launch two pivotal initiatives: UP-AGREE and AI Pragya. These projects aim to bolster the state’s agricultural sector and empower its…

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