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The minister said the Centre is committed to increasing farm productivity and doubling farmers’ incom

Centre Has No Info About 2nd Kuttanad Package: Tomar

The Union government did not extend this period but asked the state government to implement the approved activities of the Kuttanad package

Over 21.40 Lakh Farmers Enrolled Under PM-KMY: Tomar

The enrollment of eligible farmers under PM-KMY was started by Common Service Centres (CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd) from August 2019.

No State Reported Risk To Farm Crops By Sowing Unapproved HT Cotton: Tomar

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Highlighting the benefits of GM crops, the minister said they give an advantage by reducing crop loss due to pest infestation and weeds.

Over 2 Lakh Hectare Farmland Damaged This Year Due To Hydro-Meteorological Calamities: Tomar

The maximum damage was reported from Gujarat, followed by Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, and Goa in the said period.

If You're Concerned About Farmers, Allow LS To Function: Agri Min Tomar Tells Oppn

The government has been denying all opposition allegations in the matter. Both Houses of Parliament have transacted little business since the Monsoon session began on July 19 as opposition parties have forced adjournments with their protests.

Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 3 PM, For Sixth Time In The Day

As the Lok Sabha reassembled at 12 noon, Rajendra Agrawal, who was chairing the proceedings, asked the protesting members to discuss their issues and said the government is ready to answer their questions. “Please go back to your seats.

KVKs Working With Full Zeal Towards Doubling Farmers' Income: Tomar

KVKs are agricultural science centres that impart vocational training to farmers and field-level extension functionaries.

Too Early To Assess Impact Of Delayed Monsoon On Kharif Crops: Tomar

The monsoon had set in over Kerala on June 3 against the normal arrival time of June 1

Govt Yet To Recover Rs 2,992.75 Cr From Over 42 Lakh Ineligible Beneficiaries Under PM-KISAN: Tomar

The highest amount of Rs 554.01 crore has to be recovered from 8.35 lakh ineligible farmers in Assam, followed by Rs 437.9 crore from Punjab, Rs 357.9 crore from Maharashtra, Rs 340.56 crore from Tamil Nadu, and Rs 258.64 crore from Uttar Pradesh

Agri Sector Exempted From Obtaining NOC For Ground Water Extraction: Tomar

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through their institutes and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) are addressing issues related to judicious use of water ensuring higher water and crop productivity in the country, he added.

Tomar Urges Farmers To Take Benefit Of Govt's Agri-Reforms; Launches Kisan Sarathi App

The Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary stressed creating employment opportunities in agriculture for the youth, getting a fair price to the farmers and developing the best varieties of seeds.

Tomar Raises India's Basmati Rice Export Related Concerns With EU

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The European Commissioner for Agriculture explained in detail the recent reforms undertaken by the EU in the common agriculture policy as well as the EU Farm to Fork Strategy to make agriculture green as well as sustainable.

India, Fiji Sign MoU For Cooperation In Agriculture