Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces measures to support Totapuri mango farmers through value addition, processing reforms, exports and quality improvements across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Key Highlights Centre reviews challenges faced by Totapuri mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. High-level expert
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs States to ensure timely fertiliser availability, strengthen Kharif crop monitoring and prepare contingency plans amid below-normal rainfall Key Highlights Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed Kharif sowing, monsoon progress, fertiliser and seed availability, reservoir levels and the El Niño
Agriculture Census 2021-22 to provide critical data on land holdings, irrigation, cropping patterns and women farmers, shaping future agricultural policy and rural development Key Highlights 11th Agriculture Census (2021-22) has completed fieldwork and data collection across all three phases. Census is conducted every five years in collaboration with
ICAR research and NITI Aayog assessment show natural farming can improve soil health, reduce input costs and deliver comparable or higher crop productivity Key Highlights Farmers adopting Natural Farming are eligible for an Output-Based Incentive of ₹4,000 per acre per year for two years (up to one
Government highlights major reforms in seed research, quality assurance, global collaborations and public-private partnerships to boost agricultural productivity and food security Key Highlights 3,236 crop varieties released and notified between 2014 and 2025. 2,996 varieties are climate-resilient, including 587 extreme climate-tolerant seeds. Over 10,800 plant varieties registered under the
Government says PMKSY funds irrigation infrastructure, on-farm water management and watershed development, while implementation remains State-led Key Highlights Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) continues as the Centre's flagship irrigation development programme. The scheme comprises three major components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) Watershed Development Component
Government says selection is driven by low agricultural productivity, cropping intensity and farm credit availability, ensuring representation from every State Key Highlights 100 districts selected under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY). Districts identified using three key indicators: Low agricultural productivity Low cropping intensity Low agricultural credit disbursement Every State has
PIB Update: Slower sowing progress in key Kharif crops could influence food supply chains, hospitality procurement and agri-linked tourism if the trend continues Published: July 21, 2026 Key Highlights Total Kharif sowing area stands at 658.19 lakh hectares as of July 17, 2026, compared to 700.47 lakh hectares