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Govt to launch 'Kisan Ki Baat' to bridge farm-Science gap

Govt to launch 'Kisan Ki Baat' to bridge farm-Science gap

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

The Indian government is launching 'Kisan Ki Baat,' a new monthly radio program aimed at modernizing agriculture by providing farmers with essential scientific knowledge. Announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the initiative features experts and aims to address agricultural challenges.

Significant milestones expected as farmers adopt natural farming: PM Modi

Significant milestones expected as farmers adopt natural farming: PM Modi

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled 109 new high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute. Highlighting the shift towards natural farming, Modi emphasized the importance of research and innovation in agriculture. Despite heavy rain, he engaged with farmers, encouraging them to trial new seed varieties and reinforcing his commitment to boosting agricultural productivity and farmer income.

Gujarat to give 50% subsidy to farmers on Nano Urea and Nano DAP

Gujarat to give 50% subsidy to farmers on Nano Urea and Nano DAP

Sat, Jul 06, 2024

By switching to Nano Urea and Nano DAP, farmers can mitigate these adverse impacts and promote healthier farming practices.

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Rajya Sabha passes 2 farm bills amid ruckus by opposition MPs

Rajya Sabha passes 2 farm bills amid ruckus by opposition MPs

Sun, Sep 20, 2020

The two bills -- Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 -- were passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Rs 1 lakh crore! PM Narendra Modi launches financing facility under Agri-Infra Fund - Top things to know

Rs 1 lakh crore! PM Narendra Modi launches financing facility under Agri-Infra Fund - Top things to know

Sun, Aug 09, 2020

In a major development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a financing facility of Rs 1 lakh crore under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund for agri-entrepreneurs, startups, agri-tech players and farmer groups for post-harvest management and nurturing farm assets.

Good news for farmers of this state! Government confirms to bear insurance premium

Good news for farmers of this state! Government confirms to bear insurance premium

Wed, Jul 22, 2020

However, farmers who opt to cultivate alternative crops, including cotton, under the state's crop diversification scheme would not have to pay any insurance premium on such crops.

Record wheat procurement at 388.34 lakh tons

Record wheat procurement at 388.34 lakh tons

Tue, Jun 30, 2020

Government procurement of wheat in the current rabi marketing season 2020-21 is 129.34 lakh tons in Madhya Pradesh, 127.11 lakh tons in Punjab, 73.98 lakh tons in Haryana, 35.13 lakh tons in Uttar Pradesh, 21.61 lakh tons in Rajasthan, 57,262 tons in Gujarat, 38,026 tons in Uttarakhand, 11,482 tons in Chandigarh, 5,081 tons in Bihar, 3,129 tons in Himachal Pradesh, 28 tons in Delhi and 11 tons in Jammu and Kashmir.

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.

Delhi govt issues advisory in view of possible locust attack

Delhi govt issues advisory in view of possible locust attack

Thu, May 28, 2020

The Delhi government has asked authorities concerned to spray insecticides and pesticides on standing crops, vegetation, gardens and orchards to prevent a probable attack of desert locusts in Delhi.

Government steps in to fight with swarm of locusts as several states are under threat

Government steps in to fight with swarm of locusts as several states are under threat

Thu, May 28, 2020

In Rajasthan, 21 districts, in Madhya Pradesh 18 districts, in Punjab one district and in Gujarat 2 districts have undertaken Locust control till now. For effective control of locusts beyond scheduled desert areas, temporary control camps have been established in Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Dausa in Rajasthan; Mandsaur, Ujjain and Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh and Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.

Airtel group ties up with Mastercard for farmers, SMEs

Airtel group ties up with Mastercard for farmers, SMEs

Wed, May 27, 2020

The collaboration aims at building a digital platform which provides farmers with knowledge about advanced farming techniques and connection to marketplaces, while simultaneously enabling them to receive payments directly in their Airtel Payments Bank account.

WhatsApp helps Himachal farmers amid lockdown

WhatsApp helps Himachal farmers amid lockdown

Tue, May 26, 2020

New farmers adopting natural farming are of the view that with this method of farming, they do not need to buy anything from the market. The necessary materials used in farming are easily available at home and around the house.

177 new mandis integrated with eNAM

177 new mandis integrated with eNAM

Tue, May 12, 2020

At present, 150 commodities, including food grains, oilseeds, fibers, vegetables and fruits, are being traded on eNAM. More than 1,005 FPOs have been registered on eNAM platform and have traded 2900 MT of agri-produce worth Rs 7.92 Crores.

PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Revamped! Modi Cabinet gives green signal - Check top benefits

PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Revamped! Modi Cabinet gives green signal - Check top benefits

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The decision has been taken to address the existing challenges in implementation of Crop Insurance Schemes.

Investors can buy farmland in 30 days in Karnataka soon

Investors can buy farmland in 30 days in Karnataka soon

Sun, Jan 26, 2020

Investors would soon be able to buy agricultural land directly from farmers within 30 days for setting up their industries in Karnataka, state Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said on Saturday.

Air pollution: 30% rise in stubble burning cases in Punjab

Air pollution: 30% rise in stubble burning cases in Punjab

Sat, Nov 02, 2019

The cases of crop residue fire -- a major air pollutant in Delhi-NCR -- saw a 30 per cent rise in Punjab after the harvest season this year compared to last year.

DA of government employees hiked by 5%

DA of government employees hiked by 5%

Wed, Oct 09, 2019

The government has increased the Dearness allowance from 12% to 17%

Contract Farming: What do farmers need to know?

Contract Farming: What do farmers need to know?

Fri, Aug 09, 2019

In this special segment of Zee Business, know everything about contract farming in India. Watch full video to know more.

Farmers use toxic drain water for growing vegetables in Delhi’s Mungeshpur village

Farmers use toxic drain water for growing vegetables in Delhi’s Mungeshpur village

Mon, Jul 15, 2019

Risking their lives, farmers in Mungeshpur village in Delhi are using toxic water coming from Mungeshpur drain, one of the longest in north-west Delhi and part of Najafgarh basin, for growing vegetables due to lack of groundwater for farming and to save money spent on buying fertilisers and urea.

Budget 2019 makes potentially game-changing announcements for farmers

Budget 2019 makes potentially game-changing announcements for farmers

Sat, Jul 06, 2019

In the Union Budget presented yesterday, Nirmala Sitharaman made some big-bang announcements for rural India, including zero-budget farming. It considered 'zero budget' because the costs of raising the main crop are offset by the income that farmers earn from intercrops. Under this method, chemical fertilizers and pesticides make way for locally available cow dung and cow urine, jaggery, and pulse flour. It's currently in practice in Andhra.

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.

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.

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