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Soil degradation on 30% of India's land poses threat to agriculture: Agri minister

Soil degradation on 30% of India's land poses threat to agriculture: Agri minister

Tue, Nov 19, 2024

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday expressed concern over soil degradation affecting 30 per cent of India's land and stressed the need for urgent measures to maintain soil quality for sustainable farming.

Agriculture ministry to host seed sector summit in Varanasi from Nov 28-30

Agriculture ministry to host seed sector summit in Varanasi from Nov 28-30

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

The agriculture ministry will host its 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) in Varanasi from November 28-30, bringing together stakeholders to address challenges in the agricultural seed sector amid growing concerns over climate change and food security.

India considers easing export curbs on non-basmati rice as supplies improve

India considers easing export curbs on non-basmati rice as supplies improve

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

The government is reviewing the possibility of lifting the export ban on certain varieties of non-basmati rice, according to Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra. In a statement made on Wednesday, Chopra indicated that the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice is under evaluation.

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Need private investment in farm sector to boost growth, says Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

Need private investment in farm sector to boost growth, says Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

Sun, Jun 14, 2020

Tomar said the increase in private investment will increase prosperity in the agriculture sector, which in turn will increase self reliance and prosperity in the country, according to an official statement.

Modi government allots Rs 4000 crore to states under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component

Modi government allots Rs 4000 crore to states under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component

Wed, Jun 10, 2020

Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare is implementing the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY- PDMC).

Cabinet approves historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act, decision to benefit farmers

Cabinet approves historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act, decision to benefit farmers

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet took several key decisions on Wednesday, including the approval of historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act which is expected to benefit farmers and transform the agriculture sector.

Exclusive | Big news for sugar sector! Relief package likely coming soon; 5 cr farmers to benefit too

Exclusive | Big news for sugar sector! Relief package likely coming soon; 5 cr farmers to benefit too

Mon, Jun 01, 2020

The government may announce a relief package worth Rs 10000-Rs 12000 cr for the sugar industry. The announcement which is likely to come in 15-20 days will be a major relief for the sector, Zee Business' Chetan Bhutani reports

Vegetables, fodder crops hit by locust swarms in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh

Vegetables, fodder crops hit by locust swarms in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh

Mon, Jun 01, 2020

In many places, vegetables and moong crops had been affected 50-60 per cent, fodder crops 30-40 per cent and moringa trees 50 per cent, he said and added, it had also affected local supply of green vegetables to many cities.

Locust attack in Delhi: Government issues advisory, lists things to do

Locust attack in Delhi: Government issues advisory, lists things to do

Thu, May 28, 2020

Locust attack in Delhi: In a bid to protect Delhi from the attack by a massive locust swarm, the Government of Delhi has issued advisory on 27th May 2020.

EXCLUSIVE! Modi government may announce Rs 1 lakh cr farm loan waiver

EXCLUSIVE! Modi government may announce Rs 1 lakh cr farm loan waiver

Thu, May 28, 2020

A big news may be coming for banking sector, markets and the overall economy! The Modi government is working on a plan to waive-off farm loans worth Rs 1 lakh cr, sources have revealed. Zee Business Executive Editor Swati Khandelwal, in this big breaking news, said that the government could bring this relief package in tranches

What are locusts? All you need you to know as India faces worst attack in 26 years

What are locusts? All you need you to know as India faces worst attack in 26 years

Thu, May 28, 2020

India is yet to recover from the coronavirus crisis but faces a new challenge in the form of locusts attack, spreading across Western India. Over the last few days, swarms of locusts have been sighted in urban areas of Rajasthan and similar incidents have been spotted in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Vidharbha region of Maharashtra.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: How to register for PM-KISAN

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: How to register for PM-KISAN

Tue, May 19, 2020

The government of India had launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in 2018 with an aim to help farmers. The scheme has been running with 100 per cent funding from the Government of India, though the entire responsibility of identification of beneficiary farmer families rests with the State and UT Governments.

Apki Khabar Apka Fayda: FM's double dose to farmers and agriculture sector

Apki Khabar Apka Fayda: FM's double dose to farmers and agriculture sector

Fri, May 15, 2020

In Todays Apki Khabar Apka Fayda we talk about the relief package announced by FM today for farmers and agriculture sector

Modi government to provide additional working capital worth Rs 30k cr to farmers through NABARD

Modi government to provide additional working capital worth Rs 30k cr to farmers through NABARD

Thu, May 14, 2020

The Narendra Modi government will provide an additional Rs 30000 cr Emergency Working Capital Fund to farmers through the National Bank of Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD)

Govt's Rabi season oilseed, wheat procurement in full flow

Govt's Rabi season oilseed, wheat procurement in full flow

Wed, May 06, 2020

The government's procurement of oilseeds and wheat for the Rabi season 2020-21 is in full flow. It has procured over 2.61 lakh MT of pulses and 3.17 MT of oilseeds under the Rabi 2020-21 season till 2 May 2020 according to a government release. The government has procured it at the MSP value of Rs 2682 cr benefiting more than 325565 farmers

Modi government launches this unique e-marketplace initiative

Modi government launches this unique e-marketplace initiative

Tue, May 05, 2020

In a great news for all Self Help Groups (SHGs), the Modi government has launched a unique initiative on its Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to help small artisans to sell their products.

Kisan Credit Card: Urgent money requirement for domestic needs? Know this amazing feature of KCC

Kisan Credit Card: Urgent money requirement for domestic needs? Know this amazing feature of KCC

Mon, May 04, 2020

Do you know this important fact about the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). This amazing credit facility can help you meet some of your urgent domestic expenses at your time of need

Spices exports up 10 pc to USD 3.7 bn in 2019-20

Spices exports up 10 pc to USD 3.7 bn in 2019-20

Mon, Apr 27, 2020

India's exports of spices grew by 10 per cent to USD 3.7 billion (about Rs 28,100 crore) in 2019-20 on account of healthy demand in developed as well as developing countries' markets. The exports stood at USD 3.32 billion in 2018-19, according to Commerce Ministry's data

India Fights Coronavirus: Wheat harvesting in full swing in Punjab, Haryana, near to finish elsewhere

India Fights Coronavirus: Wheat harvesting in full swing in Punjab, Haryana, near to finish elsewhere

Sat, Apr 25, 2020

India Fights Coronavirus: Wheat harvesting is in full swing in the major producing states of Punjab and Haryana in the ongoing rabi season while it is close to finish elsewhere.

Rs 17,551 crore has been provided to 8 cr farmers under PM-Kisan Yojna: Narendra Singh Tomar

Rs 17,551 crore has been provided to 8 cr farmers under PM-Kisan Yojna: Narendra Singh Tomar

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development speak about the agri-sector health and its ground situation, shortage of migrant labours, the impact of coronavirus, COVIOD-19, pandemic on agriculture and rural areas and measures to deal with it among others during an exclusive interview with Swati Khandelwal, Zee Business

Great news for farmers! Govt clears nutrient based subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilisers

Great news for farmers! Govt clears nutrient based subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilisers

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilisers for the financial year 2020-21. The decision was taken by the cabinet which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Farm loan latest news! Incentives extended to farmers for crop loans

Farm loan latest news! Incentives extended to farmers for crop loans

Tue, Apr 21, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued an advisory asking banks to extend the benefit of interest subvention (IS) of 2 percent and Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI) of 3 per cent for short term crop loans upto Rs 3 lakh to farmers whose accounts have become due or shall become due between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020

Government procures over 1 lakh tonnes of rabi pulses, oilseeds

Government procures over 1 lakh tonnes of rabi pulses, oilseeds

Sun, Apr 19, 2020

The government agencies engaged in procurement have bought over 1.6 tonnes of pulses and oilseeds as in the ongoing rabi marketing season 2020-21 as on April 16, said Union Agriculture Ministry in a statement on Saturday.

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