Page 41 - Agriculture

Govt removes minimum export price on onion; aims to benefit Indian farmers

A DGFT notification issued on Friday removed the MEP with immediate effect

Life sciences major Bayer launches ForwardFarm for first time in India

Worldwide, Bayer has 29 such farms across the globe, and the first one was just launched in India

Govt to procure soyabean at MSP in Madhya Pradesh: Agriculture Minister

Soyabean will be purchased at an MSP in Madhya Pradesh also, minister said, asserting that the farming community is a priority for government and he believes serving farmers is like worshipping god

Centre permits MP, Maharashtra and Karnataka to purchase soybean at MSP

Soybean rates in Madhya Pradesh and also in neighbouring Maharashtra had touched multi-year lows due to bumper supplies and unrestricted imports of cheap edible oils

Average onion prices at Rs 58 per kg in national capital: Govt data

According to the data compiled by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the All-India average price of onion on Tuesday is Rs 49.98 per kg, while the modal price is Rs 50 per kg

Punjab govt to procure over 11,000 CRM machines to check stubble burning

The minister said the department received 21,830 applications from farmers, cooperative societies and panchayats seeking subsidies for different crop residue management (CRM) machinery

Walmart Foundation provides $2.78 mn grant to promote tech in agriculture

These grants aim to enhance farmer livelihoods, increase market access and promote sustainable agricultural practices

Rajasthan farmers get free seed kits under state govt's millet push

The agriculture and allied sectors contribute 27 per cent to Rajasthan's gross domestic state product

Sowing area swells to 109.23 mn hectares but floods pose risk to yields

As of September 6, improved monsoon rainfall has boosted Kharif sowing to 109.23 million hectares, the data released by the Centre showed

Govt to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October

A pilot project was earlier conducted in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, and 19 states have already onboarded the project, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said

Agrochemicals export likely to touch Rs 80,000 cr in 4 yrs: ACFI-EY report

Given its role in agricultural productivity and export potential, agrochemical industry will play vital role in India becoming global manufacturing hub ultimately resulting in $5 trn economy by 2025

Urad, moong sowing area rise during week ended Sept 6, shows data

Overall, Kharif crops have so far been planted in 109.23 million hectares of land which is higher than the 106.92 million hectares under cultivation during the same period last year

ICA to hold general assembly in India for first time in 130 years

The mega event will be held at Bharat Mandapam and will be inaugurated by Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah

Chhattisgarh farmers surpass sowing target hoping high paddy price

Though the state has surpassed the paddy sowing target, it is yet to achieve the overall kharif crop sowing target for the season even as the sowing has come to a halt

Controlling chemical contamination in agri raw materials must: FSSAI

FSSAI executive director Inoshi Sharma said enforcing Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in crops, fruits, and spices presents a significant challenge

Monsoon progress: Excess rains this month likely to spoil the party

According to a Bank of Baroda Essential Commodity Index, food prices have moderated both sequentially and year-on-year in July

50% jump in onion sowing may help cool down prices in coming months

Govt starts discounted onion sale at Rs 35/kg in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai

Chouhan assures full Central help to flood-affected Andhra Pradesh

The team, headed by Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, visited Vijayawada, the worst-affected place, to estimate the losses and destruction, said an official press release

Agriculture policy almost ready, says Punjab CM Mann amid farmers protest

The statement came amid a protest by the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union which are pressing for the implementation of the agriculture policy

Farmers body AIKCC urges state govts to frame comprehensive agri policy

The organisation is actively engaging with farmers' groups and political leaders to push for this cause