**Summary:**
On September 1, 2025, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi to assess the nationwide status of the agriculture sector. Key discussion points included the impact of recent floods in parts of Punjab on crops. The Minister assured Punjab farmers of the Central Government's full support and announced his intention to visit the affected areas to evaluate the situation and offer assistance.
Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi and other senior officials provided a detailed briefing on the agriculture sector, noting encouraging growth in the Kharif sowing area compared to the previous year. The Minister reviewed progress in horticulture and food grain crops, with specific focus on the production and prices of potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Officials reported above-average rainfall in many states, benefiting crops and reviewed the status of reservoirs.
Shri Chouhan directed officials to promote integrated farming practices, including horticulture alongside food grain crops, to enhance farmer incomes. He emphasized the need for holistic growth in the agriculture sector through alternative measures and instructed the widespread promotion of Integrated Farming Systems among farmers.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian governmental ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The Union Agriculture Minister of India.
Punjab: A state in India, which experienced floods that impacted crops.
Central Government: The Government of India, providing support to farmers affected by floods.
Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi: Agriculture Secretary who briefed the Union Minister about the agriculture sector.
Kharif: Refers to the monsoon season crop production in India.
Horticulture: The branch of agriculture concerned with the art, science, technology, and business of intensive plant cultivation.
Integrated Farming Systems: A system that integrates crops, livestock, and other enterprises to optimize resource use and income.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan reviews nationwide situation of the
agriculture sector
Senior officials brief Union Minister about floods in
parts of Punjab and their impact on crops
“Punjab farmers need not worry, the Central
Government fully stands with affected farmers” – Shri
Shivraj Singh
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh to soon
visit flood-affected areas of Punjab
Posted On: 01 SEP 2025 5:38PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today
held a meeting in New Delhi to review the nationwide status of the agriculture sector. In the high-level
meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh reviewed the rainfall situation across various states and held detailed discussions
with officials regarding the floods in parts of Punjab and their impact on crops. During the meeting, Shri
Shivraj Singh said that the farmers of Punjab, who were affected by floods, should not worry as the Central
Government stands firmly with the affected farmers in this hour of natural calamity. He informed that he will
visit the flood-affected areas of Punjab soon to take stock of the situation on the ground and personally meet
the distressed farmers to ensure all possible assistance.The meeting was attended by Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi along with other senior officials,
who gave a detailed briefing to the Union Minister about the agriculture sector across the country. It was
informed that the Kharif sowing area has shown encouraging growth compared to last year.
The Minister also reviewed progress in horticulture along with food grain crops. He specifically sought details
on the production and prices of potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Officials briefed him on rainfall across states
and the status of reservoirs, informing that many states received above-average rainfall this year, which is
beneficial for crops.
Shri Shivraj Singh directed officials to encourage farmers to adopt integrated farming, including horticulture
along with food grain crops, so that they can earn higher incomes. He said that keeping in view future
demands, the agriculture sector must achieve holistic growth through alternative measures along with grain
production in fields. Horticulture and integrated farming are effective means in this direction. He also
instructed that the ‘Integrated Farming Systems’ should be widely promoted among farmers.
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