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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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This app that helps improve agricultural business, now available on iOS

This app that helps improve agricultural business, now available on iOS

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

In a statement released on Thursday, the company said that this version of the app will equip the heads of agribusinesses to have complete visibility of near-real-time farming operations and enable access to actionable data insights on-the-go to make timely decisions.

PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana to generate 5,30,500 direct/indirect employment in country by 2019-20

PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana to generate 5,30,500 direct/indirect employment in country by 2019-20

Wed, Jun 26, 2019

The MoS for Food Processing industries said that 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in food processing sector, and the same percentage is also allowed through government approval route for retail trading, in respect of food products manufactured and/or produced in India.

Will Budget 2019 have special focus on agriculture sector?

Will Budget 2019 have special focus on agriculture sector?

Wed, Jun 26, 2019

Will the upcoming budget make a path-breaking announcements in the field of agriculture as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Lok Sabha yesterday that the government will now focus on promotion of oilseed production because the nation has gained self-sufficiency in production of pulses. To discuss the focus of budget on rural and agriculture sector, Zee Business discusses the expectations from upcoming Union Budget 2019 with a panel of experts.

Budget 2019 expectations: Here's what can really help agriculture sector

Budget 2019 expectations: Here's what can really help agriculture sector

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

Agriculture sector makes up a major part of Indian economy, and hence every development for revival would be keenly watched.

Budget 2019 expectations: Modi govt may provide several long term measures for agriculture sector, says SBI report

Budget 2019 expectations: Modi govt may provide several long term measures for agriculture sector, says SBI report

Sat, Jun 22, 2019

The government must develop efficient global value chains and liberalise land lease markets across all states, which should encourage contract farming on a medium to long-term basis, said the report.

Kisan Credit Card scheme: Modi government to target one-crore farmers in 100 days

Kisan Credit Card scheme: Modi government to target one-crore farmers in 100 days

Sat, Jun 15, 2019

Since the Kisan Credit Card scheme plays a key role in helping out farmer in the hour of need, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently held a meeting with counterparts of all States/UTs.

From farmers, government employees to workers, CM Jagan Reddy takes key decisions in first Andhra Cabinet meeting

From farmers, government employees to workers, CM Jagan Reddy takes key decisions in first Andhra Cabinet meeting

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

Huge hike in the salary of various categories of workers, 27 per cent interim relief to the government employees and implementation of cash assistance scheme for farmers were some of the major decisions taken at the first meeting of the new Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Monday.

Rythu Bharosa scheme: Farmers in Andhra Pradesh to get Rs 12,500 each from October 15

Rythu Bharosa scheme: Farmers in Andhra Pradesh to get Rs 12,500 each from October 15

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh will get annual financial support of Rs 12,500 each as the new YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government in the state has decided to implement the "Rythu Bharosa" scheme from October.

What could be PM Modi's new steps towards agriculture sector in nation

What could be PM Modi's new steps towards agriculture sector in nation

Fri, May 24, 2019

In this segment of Zee Business, watch What could be PM Modi's new steps towards agriculture sector in nation.

Wow! Two melons sold for whopping $45,600 in Japan

Wow! Two melons sold for whopping $45,600 in Japan

Fri, May 24, 2019

This variety of melon is considered to be of especially good quality because it is grown and ripened during a long period of sunny weather and has an almost perfectly round shape.

Contract farming may pave way for prosperity, enhance farmers' income

Contract farming may pave way for prosperity, enhance farmers' income

Tue, May 14, 2019

Under contract farming, certain norms should be followed to secure the interests of contractor as well as farmer. Their agreement should be registered online in a transparent manner and in very clear terms.

Ginger cropping flourishes in Karnataka’s Shivamogga

Ginger cropping flourishes in Karnataka’s Shivamogga

Thu, May 09, 2019

Raw wet Ginger farming is blooming in Karnataka’s Shivamogga. It is being sold at Rs 8,500 per quintal now and may reach to Rs 10,000 per quintal shortly. Being a hilly region, Shivamogga has moderate climate that is favourable for ginger cropping. Ginger is one of the major crops in Shivamogga and everyone including officers, politicians and businessmen cultivate it.

How harnessing smartphone technology can help Indian farmers

How harnessing smartphone technology can help Indian farmers

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

The 'Promoting Clean and Energy Efficient Cold-Chains in India' report finds that using mobile apps and data analysis to manage harvesting and logistics could help to reduce the amount of food wasted between farm gate and supermarket shelf, whilst boosting farmers' incomes.

NAFED to procure 20 lakh tonne each of pulses, oilseeds from farmers at MSP rate

NAFED to procure 20 lakh tonne each of pulses, oilseeds from farmers at MSP rate

Fri, Apr 12, 2019

"We will be purchasing 15-20 lakh tonne of pulses and 20 lakh tonne of mustard in the ongoing rabi harvesting season," Chaddha told reporters on the sidelines of a conference organised by industry body Assocham on compressed bio-gas.

Free power, loan waivers can't be long-term solutions to farmer problems: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Free power, loan waivers can't be long-term solutions to farmer problems: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Fri, Apr 12, 2019

PNB has topped the first ever EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) index this year, he said. Talking about bank's resurgence after a lean patch Mehta said, "Last year was a challenging year for us. Putting the past behind, all toiled hard to ensure that the bank returned to profitability in just 9 months." The bank increased its business by one lakh to cross Rs 11 lakh crore at the end of March 2019.

How this Agritech startup is helping farmers in India

How this Agritech startup is helping farmers in India

Tue, Apr 09, 2019

Fasal, an artificial intelligence based internet of things (IoT) startup works towards the betterment of the farmers

Shrimp business to bring revival for these farmers - You should buy this stock to get rich ahead

Shrimp business to bring revival for these farmers - You should buy this stock to get rich ahead

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

ICICI Securities believe with improving demand from the US and lower shrimp production in India, shrimp prices stabilised at lower levels in Oct’18-Jan’19.

What is Kisan Credit Card scheme and how does it help farmers get agriculture loans? Find out

What is Kisan Credit Card scheme and how does it help farmers get agriculture loans? Find out

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The model of KCC scheme was prepared by NABARD that met the recommendations of RV Gupta Committee. It is available at all commercial, regional rural and co-operative banks.

DeHaat: This startup gives agriculture services, financial aid; caters to 52,000 farmers

DeHaat: This startup gives agriculture services, financial aid; caters to 52,000 farmers

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

DeHaat is a startup that aims to offer end to end agricultural services to Indian farmers.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Farmers alerts! How to register

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Farmers alerts! How to register

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

Till date, around 3 crore farmers have been registered and getting benefits of the scheme, informed Niti Aayog member at core committee on agriculture.

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