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More than 9.44 crore farmers across India will receive PM-KISAN benefits as Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the scheme's 23rd instalment on June 20

PM-KISAN 23rd instalment to be released on June 20; Rs 18,880 crore to reach 9.44 crore farmers

PGurus Newsdesk - June 18, 2026

By integrating AI in agriculture and establishing an AI university, Maharashtra is setting a new benchmark for AI-driven innovation and technological growth in India

Maharashtra embraces AI in agriculture, establishes India’s first AI university

The Cabinet decision will ensure that farmers will continue to get Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer at Rs.1,350 per bag of 50 kg

Government extends DAP fertilizer subsidy to maintain affordable prices for farmers

Chouhan’s remarks underscored the government's ongoing efforts to address soil health issues and ensure the sustainability of India’s agricultural sector, which plays a critical role in both domestic food production and global exports

India producing 330 mn tonnes of food grains, generating $50 billion in exports: Agriculture Minister

In 2012, Gujarat was the first state to have two BT hybrid cotton varieties recognized by the Government of India

Cotton cultivation in Gujarat grows by 9 lakh hectares in 20 years

Govt subsidies & initiatives are required for safe farming, enhanced focus on sustainable development, and expanding crop supplier and manufacturing base network

Budget should allocate funds on R&D to develop pesticides, organic manure

PGurus Newsdesk - January 26, 2023 2

The societies will act as an apex organization for the production, procurement, processing, branding, labelling, packaging, storage, marketing, and distribution of quality seeds

Cabinet approves setting up of 3 national level multi-state cooperative seed...

PGurus Newsdesk - January 11, 2023 1

The scheme would also ensure effective and uniform implementation of the National Food Security Act

Centre to roll out new integrated food security scheme from today;...

PGurus Newsdesk - January 1, 2023 0

The 'Mandi Parishad' was making concerted efforts keeping in view the interest of the farmers

Yogi govt to set up 7-storey state-of-art ‘Agri Mall’ in Lucknow

PGurus Newsdesk - December 29, 2022 1

A total of 47,621 rakes of foodgrains with an approximate quantity of 1,333 lakh metric tons (LMT) have been loaded from March 24, 2020 to December 26

58.10 lakhs farmers benefitted with MSP value of Rs.1,01,475.06 cr in...

PGurus Newsdesk - December 28, 2022 0

Area coverage reported under wheat is 152.88 lakh hectares as compared to 138.35 lakh hectares YoY

Rabi crop coverage increases by 24 lakh hectares over last year,...

PGurus Newsdesk - November 26, 2022 0

Himachal farmers are happy with using natural resources without the use of chemical fertilizers or spraying pesticides

Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yojana: 1.71 lakh farmers grow chemical-free crops...

PGurus Newsdesk - September 11, 2022 0

Smart farming can help integrate digital and physical infrastructures, which would benefit small farmers

India adopts smart farming strategy to boost small farmers’ fortunes

PGurus Newsdesk - August 12, 2022 0

While the production of tea from January 2021 to June 2021 was 7.88 million kg, the production in the first half of the current year touched 8.36 million kg

Nilgiris see a surge in tea production by 6.9% due to...

PGurus Newsdesk - July 19, 2022 0

Drive will cover those development blocks which have lower farm insurance coverage under the Centre's ambitious PM Crop Insurance Scheme

Yogi led UP govt launches special drive to provide crop insurance...

PGurus Newsdesk - June 29, 2022 0

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