India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Govt leaving no stone unturned to make farmers' lives easier: Prime Minister ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi states farmers are vital for India's food security. The government is actively working to improve farmers' liv...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe Indian government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected districts. T...
28 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
IBA calls for 10 pc fermented organic manure blending with fertilizers to save $2 bn importsThe Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to sa...
10 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
IBA seeks 10% compulsory fermented organic manure blending target by 2030India's soil health is set to improve with a new proposal for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM). The Indian Biogas Association suggests a phas...
10 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Soil health card reduces fertiliser use by 10%The Soil Health Card scheme launched by the Modi Government during the financial year 2014-15 with a view to address the decline of soil nu...
05 Feb, 2020, 03.03 PM IST
States governments have distributed 1.12 crore soil health cardsUnion Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh reviewed Soil Health Card Scheme with Secretaries Agriculture/ Directors (Agriculture) of Stat...
25 Feb, 2016, 04.55 AM IST
Rs 100 crore given to states to prepare soil health cards: Radha Mohan SinghAimed at boosting farm productivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated Rs 100 crore to states to prepare soil health cards for far...
11 Dec, 2015, 11.20 PM IST
Government to launch ‘soil health card’ plan on February 19A nationwide "Soil Health Card" scheme will be finally rolled out from Suratgarh in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan on February 19.
16 Feb, 2015, 10.31 AM IST
Government plans 'soil health cards' for all farmersSeeking to spur agricultural growth, the Centre will soon launch a comprehensive plan to provide 'Soil Health Card' to all farmers.
17 Jun, 2014, 12.38 PM IST
- About 48 crore soil health cards distributed to farmers
Over 48 crore soil health cards have been given to farmers to make them aware about nutrient deficiencies in their fields due to imbalanced...
09 Sep, 2012, 12.23 PM IST
- Farmers to get soil health cards
The government will issue soil health cards to all farmers in the country detailing the deficiencies in the soil and the amount of fertilis...
18 Jul, 2009, 01.48 AM IST