Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture,a branch of the Government of India, is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to agriculture in India.

Address:

Krishi Bhawan

Postal code:

110001

Phone:

91-11-23382937

Tags:

Agriculture, Agricultural Research, Food Policy, Legislation, Delhi

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Agriculture

Boro rice procurement in Bangladesh: Implications for policy

On 11 June 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture requested IFPRI-PRSSP to conduct a study jointly with APSU to assess the paddy price issue. IFPRI agreed to carry out the study.

Publication Date:

01/05/2020

Source: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Tags:

Bangladesh, Rice, Agriculture, Ministry Of Agriculture, Farmers

Health

Meeting of African Ministers for Agriculture; Declaration on Food Security and Nutrition During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On April 16, 2020 the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) jointly convened a virtual meeting of Ministers of Agriculture in African countries to discuss the impact of coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) on food security and nutrition. The meeting was co-convened by Hon.

Publication Date:

16/04/2020

Source: African Union

Tags:

Africa, Coronavirus, Respiratory Diseases, FAO, Ministry Of Agriculture, Food Security, Nutrition

Climate Change

Impact of Climate Change on Farmers

An atlas on vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change has been prepared by Central Research Institute of Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad. District Agriculture Contingency Plans for 648 districts have been prepared for managing weather aberrations for sustainable agriculture. Due to preparedness and introduction of climate resilient varieties, total food grain has increased from 208.60 Million Tonnes in 2005-06 to 284.95 Million Tonnes in 2018-19 (4th Adv. Est.) and horticulture production from 116.9 Million Tonnes in 2004- 05 to 313.85 Million Tonnes in 2018-19 (3rd Adv.

Tags:

Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Agriculture, Farmers, Ministry Of Agriculture, India

Agriculture

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on accurate record of farmers, 13/03/2020

As per Agriculture Census 2015-16, the total number of operational holdings in the country is 14.65 crore.

Publication Date:

13/03/2020

Source: Rajya Sabha

Tags:

India, Rajya Sabha, Farmers, Ministry Of Agriculture

Land

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on barren land in Gujarat, 13/03/2020

According to Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmerswelfare, out of 196.02 lakh hectare Geographical area of Gujarat, 25.S}lakh hectare (13'02%)is barren and unculturable land in the State of Gujarat.

Publication Date:

13/03/2020

Source: Rajya Sabha

Tags:

Gujarat, Rajya Sabha, Ministry Of Agriculture, Croplands

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