New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan highlighted that the Narendra Modi government is committed to boosting farmers' incomes through integrated farming initiatives.

He proudly noted India's record-breaking rice production and expressed confidence that the country is poised to become the world's food basket.

Chauhan emphasised that integrated farming-combining various crops, pulses, fruits, vegetables, oilseeds, medicinal plants, and animal husbandry-is central to diversifying income streams. He underscored the importance of moving beyond reliance on just a few staples like rice or sugarcane.

During a visit to ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) institutions in Bengaluru, the minister engaged...