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Agricultural Policy
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Government initiatives are taking center stage in bolstering India's agricultural sector, with a focus on both immediate crop planning and long-term sustainability. Recent conferences and program reviews highlight efforts to enhance food security, increase farmer incomes, and promote climate-resilient practices, particularly in the southern states. The Rabi 2026 campaign emphasizes water-based crop planning and incentivizes pulses and oilseed cultivation, while the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana demonstrates progress in improving district-level agricultural performance through convergence of various government schemes. Furthermore, partnerships like the Go-Dhan initiative in Odisha showcase collaborative efforts to strengthen regional dairy economies and provide financial support to dairy farmers, signaling a broader push towards agricultural diversification and rural economic development.
CCEA Approves Rabi Crops MSP for 2027-28 Season
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2027-28.
Safflower received highest absolute MSP increase of ₹675/quintal, follow
Union Minister Jitin Prasada Inaugurates Pilibhit Basmati Training Centre
Union Minister Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for APEDA-BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
The centre will provide quality seeds, technical training, organic
Shivraj Chouhan Southern Agriculture Conference Hyderabad
Union Agriculture Minister addressed Southern States Regional Agriculture Conference focusing on region-specific challenges and Rabi season planning.
India's coconut exports grew 62% to ₹7,038 crore i
South Zone Agriculture Conference Deliberates Sustainable Farming
Government organizing South Zonal Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad to discuss sustainable agriculture priorities.
Conference will focus on digital agriculture, self-reliance in edible oils, natural
Dryland Congress 2026 Opens in New Delhi
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocates integrated science, policy, and market approach to transform dryland agriculture into strength.
Dryland Congress 2026 convenes 800+ delegates from 25+ co
Shivraj Chouhan Reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Progress
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed progress of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focusing on 100 low-productivity districts.
Average district performance score improved from 22.54 i
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Data-Driven Focus
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched the Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning, climate resilience, and scientific monitoring for the upcoming season.
The campaign p
Hatsun Agro, Odisha Govt, SBI Launch Go-Dhan Dairy Initiative
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd partners with Odisha Government and State Bank of India to launch 'Go-Dhan' initiative for dairy farmers.
The program aims to benefit 6000 farmers across 15 Odisha districts wi