Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

The Union government expects a record production of 342.33 million tonnes of fruits and vegetables in 2021-22. It is an increase of about 7.73 million tonnes (2.3%) over the production in 2020-21.The area of cultivation could increase to…

NEW DELHI: India has no plan to import wheat as it has ample stocks to meet the domestic requirements, Department of Food & Public Distribution on Sunday clarified after a media report said India was likely to start importing the staple…

New Delhi: The government will provide grant of up to Rs 10 lakh to ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and state agriculture universities for purchase of drones, as part of its objective to promote precision farming. The move…