Tag: Agriculture

The 10th Convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izzatnagar (Bareilly) was held today with the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Tomar said that the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, is working with full dedication to transform and move the country forward. Shri Tomar said that on the occasion of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, everyone has to fulfill their old resolutions and simultaneously start working on new ... Read more

The Government of India is continuously working for enhancing agricultural productivity, farmers’ income and their welfare in a sustainable manner. Accordingly, the Budget for Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) has been increased from Rs. 21933.50 crore (2013-14) to Rs. 124000 crore (2022-23), which is 465% increase for implementation of various agricultural development and welfare schemes aiming to increase agriculture production and farmers’ welfare across the country. Besides, Rs. 8513.62 crore have been allocated during 2022-23 to Department of Agricultural Research and Education for development of several new high yielding, biotic/ abiotic stress tolerant, disease/ insect ... Read more

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR’s National Research Center on Mithun and a pineapple farm on the first day of his visit to Nagaland. Shri Tomar said that the Government of India is continuously working on the theme of ‘Vocal for Local’ in the AatmaNirbhar Bharat campaign. “During the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took the initiative for this, special emphasis was given on it and it has been taken on Mission Mode for the economic development of the country,” he ... Read more

Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit presented four agriculture scholarships to students from across the province. May 10, 2022 – Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit presented four agriculture scholarships to students from across the province. Emily Sebastian of Montmartre, Sask. was awarded $4,000 towards her post-secondary studies as the grand-prize winner of the 2022 Agriculture Student Scholarship. Emily’s video submission discussed the various ways that farmers and ranchers can effectively communicate with consumers in a transparent ... Read more

Today, the Canadian Western Agribition’s (CWA) Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program welcomes the newest group of agriculture leaders. March 22, 2022 – Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Canadian Western Agribition’s (CWA) Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program welcomes the newest group of agriculture leaders. The successful mentees and mentors chosen to participate in this intake are: Kaitlyn Kitzan, paired with Dale Leftwich David MacTaggart, paired with William Greuel Erika Stewart, paired with Mike Sidoryk Kristin Thompson, paired with Tara Davidson Brooke Dudley, paired with Alison Weaver Chelsey Mitchell, paired with Megz Reynolds Morgan Heidecker, paired with Sheldon ... Read more