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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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Central team completes assessment of drought in AP: Agri Min

Central team completes assessment of drought in AP: Agri Min

Tue, Dec 18, 2018

An inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) has visited Andhra Pradesh and completed the assessment of the extent of damage in the drought-hit districts, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Tuesday.

Area sown to wheat slightly up so far; others crops lag behind

Area sown to wheat slightly up so far; others crops lag behind

Sat, Dec 15, 2018

Wheat was sown in 233.59 lakh hectare in the same period of rabi season in the 2017-18 crop year (July-June).

Farm loan waivers to alleviate farmers' distress worst solution for rural crisis: SBI Research

Farm loan waivers to alleviate farmers' distress worst solution for rural crisis: SBI Research

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

Bankers and the Reserve Bank (RBI) have often expressed concern that debt waivers can wreck credit culture. Stating that up to Rs 70,000 crore will be spent on farm debt waivers till May 19 (when the general elections are scheduled to be held), it said this makes it a "frightening challenge" for the banking community ahead.

This benefit for farmers to end?

This benefit for farmers to end?

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

The domestic urea industry is likely to be stable, however the projected performance of the P&K (phosphorous and potash) players may come under pressure in this fiscal following increased raw material prices and weak rupee, a report said.

Good news for farmers! SBI plans to disburse agri loans digitally

Good news for farmers! SBI plans to disburse agri loans digitally

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

"We are doing some pilot projects. We have tied-up with some players for settlement of payments. Also the digital land records of farmers are available," SBI MD (Retail & Digital Banking) P K Gupta said on the sidelines of an event .

Assembly Election results 2018: If BJP wins in Chhattisgarh, then good news to pensioners, farmers; know about medical allowance, interest free loans, more

Assembly Election results 2018: If BJP wins in Chhattisgarh, then good news to pensioners, farmers; know about medical allowance, interest free loans, more

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

BJP has promised to make Chhattisgarh a “Naxal-free” state and also vowed to enhance farmers living conditions.

Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if full payment not paid to farmers, says Punjab Minister

Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if full payment not paid to farmers, says Punjab Minister

Sun, Oct 28, 2018

In a press release issued here, he said in accordance with the Punjab Agricultural Produce Market Rules Act, 1962, it is the duty of the state government to make a payment within 48 hours and the amount is forwarded to the farmers through cheques.

Good news for farmers! How India can more than double horticulture produce

Good news for farmers! How India can more than double horticulture produce

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

If a small country like Israel can feed the entire world, India, now among the top producers in fruits and vegetables, can more than double its horticulture produce by adopting drip irrigation extensively in the country.

Amitabh Bachchan to pay off loans of over 850 UP farmers

Amitabh Bachchan to pay off loans of over 850 UP farmers

Sat, Oct 20, 2018

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan says over 850 farmers from Uttar Pradesh have been identified, and their loans to the tune of Rs 5.5 crore will be taken care of.

Monsoon normal in India, but agri income set to be hit; farmers may not benefit fully

Monsoon normal in India, but agri income set to be hit; farmers may not benefit fully

Fri, Oct 12, 2018

India, which is the second largest food producer globally, is expected to witness yet another good crop this year because of near normal monsoon for the third consecutive year.

Rural demand to pick up on MSP hikes, farm loan waivers: Report

Rural demand to pick up on MSP hikes, farm loan waivers: Report

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

Rural demand is on an uptrend and investors should invest in consumption driven stocks while making their equity investments: Report

India hikes crop prices as Modi woos farmers ahead of election

India hikes crop prices as Modi woos farmers ahead of election

Wed, Jul 04, 2018

India on Wednesday raised the government-mandated price for summer-sown crops such as rice and cotton by the most since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, as he looks to woo millions of poor farmers ahead of a general election next year.

Farmers' incomes have declined 1.38% since 2014: Yashwant Sinha

Farmers' incomes have declined 1.38% since 2014: Yashwant Sinha

Wed, Feb 07, 2018

Criticising the recent budget announcements of the Narendra Modi government, BJP leader and former Union mMinister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday said currently there is distress in rural India with farmers` income declining by 1.38 per cent in the last four years.

Govt mulling Rs 500cr market assurance scheme to help farmers

Govt mulling Rs 500cr market assurance scheme to help farmers

Sun, Feb 04, 2018

The proposed scheme will strengthen procurement and ensure farmers do not suffer from marketing inefficiencies

Farmers' unions flay Union Budget 2018-19, term it a hoax

Farmers' unions flay Union Budget 2018-19, term it a hoax

Fri, Feb 02, 2018

Farmers` unions and leaders flayed the Union Budget 2018-19, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament on Thursday, saying that it was a hoax and had nothing for the agricultural sector.

Farmers getting hooked on eNAM to reap benefits

Farmers getting hooked on eNAM to reap benefits

Sun, Jan 28, 2018

Most farmers right now are bidding online, largely through authorised commission agents working in regulated wholesale mandis

FM launches options trading in guarseed; says will benefit farmers

FM launches options trading in guarseed; says will benefit farmers

Sun, Jan 14, 2018

NCDEX is the second exchange after MCX to launch options trading in commodities

Farmers protest in UP, throw potatoes outside CM's residence

Farmers protest in UP, throw potatoes outside CM's residence

Sat, Jan 06, 2018

The VIP and high-security zone in front of the state assembly building was strewn with potatoes in the morning

Diesel, Petrol prices soar up across states

Diesel, Petrol prices soar up across states

Wed, Dec 27, 2017

Some states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, responding to Centre's request to cut local duties, also reduced VAT on petrol and diesel. In these states, price rise has been slower.

Microsoft AI helping Indian farmers increase crop yields

Microsoft AI helping Indian farmers increase crop yields

Sun, Dec 17, 2017

New technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Machine Learning, Satellite Imagery and advanced analytics are empowering small-holder farmers in India to increase their income through higher crop yield and greater price control, Microsoft India said.

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