Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 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
Reducing fertiliser import dependence vital: Jat, Secretary DAREJat highlighted that India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilisers annually, with a substantial portion being imported, making it ...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Govt offers up to Rs 50 lakh for donkey farming: Check eligibility, how to apply, business potentialThe Indian government is offering financial incentives of up to Rs 50 lakh to encourage donkey farming and revive the country's declining d...
06 Mar, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
ICAR organises Animal Breed Registration Certificate and Breed Conservation Awards in DelhiUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised the ecological importance of livestock and the need for collective action to conserve India...
14 Jan, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
India top milk producer in the world: Animal Husbandry MinisterIndia, as the world's top milk producer, targets increasing milk production to 300 MMT in the next five years under the Rashtriya Gokul Mis...
25 Mar, 2025, 12.31 PM IST
9 people wounded in San Francisco mass shooting; 1 remains in critical conditionNine people were wounded in a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday night in what police said appeared to be a "targe...
11 Jun, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
Cattle central to farmer's life, says Radha Mohan SinghHe said cattle had an important role in the rural economy and the dairy sector will play a significant part in achieving PM’s goal to doubl...
02 Jun, 2017, 12.34 AM IST
Global warming to impact milk production: National Dairy Development BoardThough milk production has been increasing with output of 160 MT, the impact of rising temperatures, could eventually lead to a decline in ...
23 May, 2016, 01.53 PM IST
Budget 2016: Agriculture Ministry seeks animal health card schemeThe new scheme has been proposed as at present out of 300 million bovines, only 85 million are milk producing, leaving large number of unpr...
07 Feb, 2016, 02.47 PM IST
How & why the NDA government is gearing up for mission to protect and promote the cowFast-tracking a disbursal of Rs 105 crore since September 2014, the ruling BJP-led government has demonstrated its seriousness in conservin...
19 Jul, 2015, 11.35 AM IST
Radha Mohan Singh, a member of Parliament from Bihar, talks about the Rashtriya Gokul MissionRadha Mohan Singh repeatedly denied that the newly-crafted Rashtriya Gokul Mission that emphasises on 39 elite desi cows has any political ...
19 Jul, 2015, 07.35 AM IST
Government launches Rashtriya Gokul Mission for indigenous cattleThe government has launched 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD).
16 Dec, 2014, 01.29 PM IST
Climate change spurs positive for India: Overseas demand for indigenous cattle risesIndia’s cattle population declined 4% to 190.9 million, according to the 19th livestock census in 2012, the most recent.
11 Nov, 2014, 10.49 AM IST
Government to invest Rs 50 cr to set up two cattle breeding centresThe government today said it will set up two breeding centres to raise productivity of indigenous cattle and buffalo.
05 Sep, 2014, 03.52 PM IST
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh mum on anti-cow slaughter bill;says will protect themRadha Mohan Singh remained tight-lipped on the issue & said the ministry has been working towards 'preservation and protection' of cows.
03 Aug, 2014, 04.23 PM IST
Government launches Rs 500 crore mission to protect local cattle breedsThe govt launched 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' with an outlay of Rs 500 cr for protection, preservation & conservation of indegenous breeds.
28 Jul, 2014, 08.44 PM IST