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Fair and Remunerative Price

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM approved the FRP of sugarcane for Sugar Season 2024-25

Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

National Mission on Natural Farming

Guidelines for setting up Bio- input Resource Centres (BRC) under National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) release

Command Area Development and Water Management Programme
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Command Area Development and Water Management Programme

Union Cabinet approved Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM)

State of World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
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State of World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Over half of global crop production dependent on just 9 crops: FAO

Anthurium
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Anthurium | Floriculture in India

APEDA facilitated first-ever export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore.

Nutrient Based Subsidy
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Nutrient Based Subsidy

Fertilizers committee warns against under-funding of nutrient subsidy schemes

Eri Silk
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Eri Silk | Silk Production in India

Eri Silk obtained the Oeko-Tex certification from Germany. 

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) | RWBCIS

Government has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) till 2025-26.

Wheat Production in India
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Wheat Production in India

India’s wheat production is estimated to reach a record high of 115.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2024-25.

Spice Industry in India
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Spice Industry in India

World Spice Organization suggests greater value addition in spices to achieve $10B export target

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
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Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.

Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
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Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

Union Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.