Agriculture
Bihar Sees 300% Rise in Maize Output as State Pushes Improved Seed Varieties
Bihar’s agriculture sector has recorded sharp gains, with maize output rising by 300% as the state replaces low-yielding varieties with...
Makhana Development Board Aims to Boost Bihar Farmers as Global Demand Rises
The Makhana Development Board in Bihar is set to boost cultivation, mechanisation, and exports, promising higher incomes for thousands of...
Bihari Vegetables in Every Thali’: Bihar Cooperative Department Strengthens Farmer Committees and Storage Network
Bihar ramps up its mission to put “Bihari Vegetables in Every Thali” by training farmer committees, building warehouses and strengthening...
Bihar Government Rolls out Improved Seed Scheme to Boost Makhana Production and Farmers’ Income
Bihar will provide improved Makhana seeds to farmers with a 75% subsidy, aiming to increase production and exports while ensuring...
Bihar Agricultural University Stresses Shift to Mixed Farming at Scientific Advisory Meet
At its 22nd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, called for farmers to move beyond single-crop practices towards...
BAU Sabour’s New Rice Varieties Withstand Floods and Disease in Bihar
New rice varieties developed at Bihar Agricultural University show strong resilience to floods and bacterial leaf blight, offering farmers both...
Bihar Agricultural University Launches Roadmap to Make Makhana a Global Superfood
BAU Sabour unveils new strategy to boost farmer income, improve seed quality and expand Makhana exports worldwide.
Big Boost for Makhana Farmers, Sitharaman Brings Financial Shield to Seemanchal
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit to Katihar is set to give makhana farmers in Bihar’s Seemanchal a financial shield, freeing...
Insects and Diseases Put Paddy Crops at Risk, Farmers Worried
Farmers are struggling as weak rainfall and rising pest attacks threaten to damage large parts of their paddy harvest
Farm Machinery Banks to Boost Agricultural Productivity for Small Farmers in Bihar
Bihar will expand Farm Machinery Banks with 80% subsidy to provide small farmers access to modern equipment and improve agricultural...
