Agriculture

MOP sales buck trend, rise 20% in kharif 2024

The drop in mustard acreage could be attributed to low price realisation by oilseed farmers, especially those growing soybean and groundnut in the kharif season

He talks about the issues with TAFE and the future roadmap in one of the company's first interviews since the 'tractor war' began

Over the next few years, the state aims to increase value of farm exports from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore by boosting productivity and food processing

Leveraging agritech startups successfully requires an increased focus on agricultural research and innovation

In 2019-20, the Central government initiated a programme on natural farming titled Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Paddhati

Following her nomination, Rollins expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating that it will be the honour of her life to advocate for America's farmers and agricultural communities

When scaled to the total National Food Security Act beneficiary population of 806 million, the annual household consumption exceeds 85.56 million tones/mt

According to ICAR scientists, stubble burning leads to the complete loss of nitrogen, while phosphorus is only slightly recoverable

In Delhi, all reported cases were concentrated in the North and North West districts. Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 494

Under the scheme, one adult member from families who have completed at least 100 days of employment under the NREGA programme would be trained

In all, 14,562 farmers sold their paddy on the first day, though a total of 24,748 tokens were issued for the day

Agribusiness firm Godrej Agrovet (GAVL) on Monday said it has formed a strategic partnership with US-based Provivi to introduce sustainable pheromone-based pest control solutions for India's rice and corn farmers. Under the agreement, GAVL will distribute Provivi's YSB Eco-Dispenser for controlling yellow stem borer in rice crops. The company has also secured exclusive commercialisation rights in India for the FAW Eco-Dispenser, which targets fall armyworm in corn. "With changing climatic conditions leading to increased pest challenges, it's more important than ever to empower Indian farmers with innovative, sustainable technologies," GAVL Managing Director Balram Singh Yadav said in a statement. The biodegradable pest control products are expected to be available to Indian farmers by 2029, the companies said. India, a major global rice exporter and significant corn producer, faces ongoing challenges from crop-damaging pests that increase production costs for farmers. "This ...

Despite the delayed monsoon, residual soil moisture is expected to be good

The acquisition, valued at Rs 1,300 crore, will be completed within nine months

As the Kharif harvest season intensifies, crop prices may see shifts driven by increased arrivals, inflation pressures, and recent govt interventions aimed at stabilising key agricultural commodities

A formal Cabinet note could be moved in a few days after GoM nod

As supplies of DAP have got squeezed, more and more growers are opting for complexes - mainly combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and sulphur (NPKS) in various grades

The Uttar Pradesh government, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and the World Bank on Friday held negotiations for the Rs 3,903 crore Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening project. The negotiations were held in New Delhi with Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh representing the state government, according to a statement here. The six-year project aims to revitalise the state's agriculture and allied sectors, enhance productivity and link smallholder farmers to high-value commodity clusters. Singh outlined the project's pivotal role in advancing the state's vision to achieve a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, it said. He highlighted that the project will support high-value crop clusters and establish a stronger fisheries ecosystem, with particular focus on the state's eastern and Bundelkhand regions, it added. The project will also create a digital agriculture platform to provide real-time insights to farmers, helping optimise resources