Deepika M

Wheat is a widely consumed staple food crop in the world. It is a cool season crop and preferred during the winter season in the tropics. It ranks first among all the food grains in terms of area and...

Imagine your crops thriving, standing tall and resilient, even in the face of strong winds. Picture them effortlessly fighting off pests and diseases, while adapting to drought and saline soils without skipping a beat. Sounds like a dream, doesn't...

Downy mildew is a common fungal disease that affects cucurbits, which include plants such as cucumbers, melons, gourds, pumpkins, and squash. It is caused by the pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis. This disease is highly destructive and can cause significant losses...

If you’re currently growing or have plans to cultivate cruciferous crops such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and kale, we have vital information that demands your immediate attention.  Have you heard about the diamondback moth? This tiny yet destructive creature has...

The National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) was launched in 2014, the Government of India to promote the development of the dairy sector and enhance the milk production of the country. The core objective of the scheme is to...

The government of Odisha has launched a scheme called "Promotion of Entrepreneurship for Women SHG," which aims to empower women in agriculture and promote their entrepreneurship. This scheme mainly addresses the issue of the contribution of women in agriculture...

India is an agricultural country where a significant percentage of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. To ensure farmers get fair prices for their crops, the Indian government has set the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various...

The Indian government has implemented various schemes and programmes to promote modern agricultural technology and increase agricultural production through extension activities. The Agriculture Extension Division is responsible for implementing these initiatives, which include the Support to State Extension Programmes...

The Indian government has reported smooth progress in the procurement of wheat and rice during the current crop year. The procurement of wheat has surpassed the total procurement of the previous year and is benefiting farmers. The relaxation of...

The "Pashudhan Jagruty Abhiyaan" program was organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying as part of Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahostav. The primary objective of this awareness program was to furnish information on different schemes and programs of...