Budget 2016 provisions for pulses may help if implemented properlyAgricultural experts and industry veterans think that the budget provisions for pulses announced when the prices are at historic high level...
29 Feb, 2016, 04.26 PM IST
Haryana to promote direct sowing of paddyDirect sowing of paddy reduces the cost of cultivation, results in greater yield as well as saves water and electricity.
08 Jun, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
Government invites farm research projects under NFSMProjects can be in areas ranging from conservation & efficient use of natural resources to management of diseases & pests, farm mechanisati...
30 Oct, 2013, 04.41 PM IST
Research projects to be funded under the National Food Security MissionGovt has earmarked Rs 200 cr for supporting scientific research on subjects crucial for attaining goals of the mission during the 12th Five...
30 Oct, 2013, 03.53 PM IST
CCEA approves outlay of Rs 12,350 crore for National Food Security Mission in 12th PlanGovt approved an allocation of Rs 12,350 crore for boosting foodgrains production by 25MT under National Food Security Mission.
20 Sep, 2013, 03.03 PM IST
CCEA approves continuation of Rs 12,350 crore National Food Security MissionCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for continuation of the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Food Securit...
20 Sep, 2013, 01.29 PM IST
Government to take steps to check land desertificationMinistry of agriculture is implementing various shemes and programmes for increasing the productivity of agricultural land, said Tariq Anwa...
30 Aug, 2013, 03.21 PM IST
Government sets a target of 259 million tonnes of foodgrains of production in 2013-14Government is implementing various crop development schemes through State Governments for achieving production targets of various crops.
28 Aug, 2013, 12.47 PM IST
Production target of 259 million tonnes foodgrains for 2013-14The Government has set the production target of 259 million tonnes (MT) foodgrains for the year 2013-14.
13 Aug, 2013, 10.23 PM IST
- States allocated Rs 1,800 cr under National Food Security Mission under 12th 5YP
UP got the maximum amount at Rs 276.9 cr, followed by MP at Rs 226.87 cr and Maharashtra Rs 196 cr, an official statement said.
03 Aug, 2012, 05.28 PM IST
- Govt gives booster shot as pulse sinks
Worried over the growing shortfall in the production of pulses, which has led to a spurt in the imports of the commodity’s various variants...
17 May, 2010, 02.10 AM IST
- India posts record food grain production in '08 crop year
India is estimated to have produced a record 227.32 million tons of food grains, including 76.78 million tons of wheat during 2007-08 crop ...
22 Apr, 2008, 08.09 PM IST
- Wheat may hit 8-year high of 76 MT again
Farm Secretary PK Mishra said the 1999-2000 peak level in wheat production would be achieved this year, too, going by final area coverage i...
27 Feb, 2008, 01.40 AM IST
- Farm growth remains key priority of govt in 2007
The need for higher and inclusive economic growth coupled with threat of food security put the agriculture sector into the centre stage dur...
30 Dec, 2007, 11.17 AM IST
- Food security mission to get off the ground this season
The Rs 4,882.5-crore National Food Security Mission has finally become operationalised with the release of the first installment of funds f...
05 Nov, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- National Food Security Mission gets operational
The much-vaunted Rs 4,882.5-crore National Food Security Mission (NFSM) has finally become operationalised with the release of the first in...
03 Nov, 2007, 06.17 AM IST
- Rs 5,000-cr Plan to fortify food security
The government will spend Rs 4,882 crore in the 11th Plan to ensure availability of rice, wheat and pulses under the new National Food Secu...
04 Jul, 2007, 02.20 AM IST