**Summary:**
On July 19, 2025, the Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited groundnut fields in Manekvada village of Junagadh, Gujarat, to meet with local farmers. The visit aimed to gather firsthand information regarding groundnut cultivation practices, challenges, and the effectiveness of modern agricultural equipment. Shri Chouhan engaged with farmers in weeding and hoeing activities and discussed topics such as improved groundnut varieties (specifically Girnar 4), seed quality, fertilizer usage, and production techniques. Farmers shared insights on seasonal challenges, market prices, and irrigation issues. The Minister also inspected drones and other modern agricultural equipment, soliciting feedback from farmers on their utility. Shri Chouhan emphasized the government's commitment to supporting farmers and addressing their concerns to ensure national food security. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare, underscores the government's focus on direct engagement with farmers to inform policy and support agricultural development. (PIB Delhi Release ID: 2146128)
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister of India.
Gujarat: A state in India where the Union Agriculture Minister visited groundnut fields.
Junagadh: A district in Gujarat where the Manekvada village is located.
Manekvada village, Gujarat: A village in Junagadh, Gujarat, where the Union Agriculture Minister interacted with groundnut farmers.
Girnar4: A prominent and improved groundnut variety in Gujarat.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - The agency responsible for releasing the information.
Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development: The full portfolio held by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan meets farmers at the groundnut fields of
Gujarat
Shri Chouhan joins the farmers in weeding and
hoeing the groundnut crops
The Union Agriculture Minister also inspects modern
agricultural equipment, including drones
Posted On: 19 JUL 2025 7:07PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, today met groundnut farmers during his visit to Gujarat. He visited groundnut fields in
Manekvada village of Junagadh and interacted with farmers to gather information from them. The
Union Minister also joined the farmers in the field and participated in the weeding and hoeing of
groundnut crops.
During the conversation, Shri Chouhan discussed in detail the improved varieties of groundnut, seed quality,
fertilisers being used, and production techniques. The farmers informed him about the seasonal challenges in
groundnut cultivation, market prices, and irrigation-related issues.The Union Agriculture Minister took special interest in Gujarat’s prominent and improved groundnut variety
— ‘Girnar-4’ — and sought detailed information about it from officials. He also inspected drones and other
modern agricultural equipment available in the field and took feedback from farmers on their effectiveness
and utility.
Appreciating the hard work of the farmers, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, “Our food providers play an
invaluable role in ensuring the country’s food security. The government stands with farmers at every level andis fully committed to addressing their concerns.”
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(Release ID: 2146128)