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Addressing the FICCI’s 97th AGM, the bureaucrat highlighted the transformative impact of establishing micro and medium processing units near farms, improving logistics, and promoting FPO-led initiatives The post Training and empowering FPOs key to optimise production, processing and marketing: MoFPI Secretary appeared first on Agriculture Post.

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As the COP29 climate change conference unfolds and the UN observes World Fisheries Day on November 21, Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General, FAO, sheds light on the compounded risks fishers face due to climate change and how FAO is leveraging innovation to enhance safety at sea The post Improving the safety…

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The government has released the 21st PM-KISAN installment in flood-affected states to provide timely support. Farmers are urged to complete e-KYC and link their Aadhaar with bank accounts to ensure smooth credit of the Rs 2,000 payment.

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review stubble management efforts with state ministers. He urged states to promote direct sowing, ensure proper fund use, and intensify on-ground action to curb air pollution.

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WWE star and actor Saurav Gurjar visited Maa Danteshwari Herbal Farm in Bastar, praising it as the most natural and inspiring farm he has ever seen. He announced plans to start a similar herbal project in Gwalior, calling it “the farming of the future.”

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The central government has approved Rs 85.62 crore under PMAY-G to rebuild 5,101 houses destroyed in the Jammu and Kashmir floods. Each affected family will receive Rs 1.3 lakh for construction, Rs 40,000 for toilets, and additional MGNREGA wages to support rebuilding efforts.

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Durgesh Chandra Sharma highlighted the role of R&D in sustainable agriculture, emphasized the importance of crop protection and biostimulants, and urged greater investment to strengthen India’s agricultural innovation ecosystem.

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Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) reports that recent floods have reshaped soils across Punjab, impacting fertility and rabi crop prospects. Experts advise targeted nutrient management and organic amendments to restore farmland health.

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NHRDF Joint Director, Assistant Director and More Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Joint Director (Research): Doctorate in Plant breeding/ Veg. Sci./Horticulture/ Plant Pathology/ Entomology/ Agronomy or any relevant subject, relaxable to Master degree in the same subject from recognized university with good academic record and exceptionally distinguished record of productive research/ extension.
• Assistant Director (Horticulture): Doctorate in Horticulture/ Vegetable Science relaxable to Master Degree in the same subject from recognized university with good academic record and exceptionally distinguished record of productive research/ extension.
• Assistant Director (Plant Breeding): Doctorate in Plant Breeding/ Vegetable Science relaxable to Master Degree in the same subject from recognized university with good academic record and exceptionally distinguished record of productive research/ extension.
• Organic Chemist: Doctorate degree in Organic Chemistry/ Agriculture Bio-Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry and relevant subject, relaxable to Master degree from recognized university with good academic record in the same subject with exceptionally distinguished record of Laboratory work.
• Technical Officer (Entomology): Master degree in Entomology with Stats paper in experimental design/ Agril. Statistics. In case of TO for departmental candidates’ qualification is further relaxable to Bachelor Degree in the same subject.
• Technical Officer (Plant Pathology): Master degree in Plant Pathology with Stats paper in experimental design/ Agril. Statistics. In case of TO for departmental candidates’ qualification is further relaxable to Bachelor Degree in the same subject.
• Technical Officer (Plant Breeding): Master degree in Plant Breeding/ Vegetable Science with Stats paper in experimental design/Agril. Statistics. In case of TO for departmental candidates’ qualification is further relaxable to Bachelor Degree in the same subject.
• Technical Officer (Plant Physiology): Master degree in Plant Physiology with Stats paper in experimental design/ Agril. Statistics. In case of TO for departmental candidates’ qualification is further relaxable to Bachelor Degree in the same subject.
• Technical Officer (Seed Technology): Master degree in Seed Science/ Seed Technology with Stats paper in experimental design/ Agril. Statistics. In case of TO for departmental candidates’ qualification is further relaxable to Bachelor degree in the same subject.
• Technical Assistant: B.Sc. degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Vegetable Science or any relevant subject in Agriculture from recognized University with good academic record.
• Assistant Director (Admin. & Civil): B. Tech/ BE in Civil Engineering from recognized University with good academic record.
• Accountant: Master degree in Commerce/Chartered Accountant relaxable to Bachelor degree in the same subject.
• Section Officer: Master degree in Arts/Commerce/ MBA (HR) relaxable to Bachelor degree in the same subject.
• Accounts Clerk: B.Com./B.A. from a recognized University having English typing speed of 30 w.p.m. and sound knowledge of working on Tally and MS office software.

 Age Limit

• Maximum Age limit: 45 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Application Fee

Non-refundable application fee in the form of a Demand Draft from Nationalized Bank/ Indian Postal Order of Rs. 1000/- for each post in favour of “National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation”, payable at ‘New Delhi.

Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply: 04-10-2025
• Last Date for Apply: 03-11-2025

How to Apply

Candidate should submit his/ her ‘Application Form’ complete in all respect alongwith Bank Demand Draft/ Indian Postal Order & enclosures through registered post/ speed post only to reach on or before 03rd November 2025 up to 05.00 pm.

NHRDF Joint Director, Assistant Director and More Important Links

• Application Form – Technical Post: Click here
• Application Form – Non Technical Post: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here | Click here | Click here
• Official Website: Click here

PM Modi virtually inaugurated Mahindra Tractor’s Skill Development Centre in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The initiative aligns with the vision of the Prime Minister and Maharashtra CM to advance skill development through hands-on learning and on-job training for Gadchiroli’s youth.

Source: https://krishijagran.com/industry-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-inaugurates-mahindra-tractor-skill-development-centre-in-gadchiroli/