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Bayer, Mitsubishi, Shell, Temasek to generate carbon credits for farmers

Bayer and Mitsubishi are global leaders in the agriculture space while Shell is big in energy

In a first, 'Kanda Express' train to roll into Delhi on October 20

The train also perfectly fits into the ruling Mahayuti's pro-farmer drive as Maharashtra goes to polls in the next few weeks

Farmers suggest govt to create 'model farm' to showcase profitable farming

These suggestions were made to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a weekly interaction with the farmers and farm bodies here at the Pusa campus

Uttar Pradesh eyes Rs 3,000 cr in seed production to boost cash crops

UP, with India's largest cultivable land area of 16.6 million hectares - over 80 per cent of which is irrigated - currently imports hybrid seeds primarily from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh holds meeting with farmers' union

Discussion was aimed to address crucial issues that affect the farmer communities and analyse the challenges faced in agriculture sector

Chhattisgarh to start paddy procurement at support price from November 14

The state government has set a target of 160 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procurement for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season, he said

Increased MSP for rabi crops will boost farmers' income, says Amit Shah

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the price hikes for six rabi crops, with increases ranging from Rs 130 to Rs 300 per quintal

Govt approves Rs 35,000 cr for 'PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan'

It will promote self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, oilseeds and other essential agri-horticulture commodities, increase farmers income and protect consumers' interest

Ahead of Diwali, Union Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops to support farmers

The highest MSP hike was given to Rapeseed and Mustard, with a rise of Rs 300 per quintal (from Rs 5,650 to Rs 5,950), followed by Lentil (Masur), which saw an increase of Rs 275 per quintal

India's soybean production reaches 1.26 million tonnes: Trade body

As per the SOPA's estimate, during the kharif season in the country this time, soybean was sown in 118.32 lakh hectares and its yield was 125.82 lakh tonnes

Shiromani Akali Dal asks Punjab to ensure paddy procurement or face protest

The decision was taken at a meeting of the party's core committee which was presided over by SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar

Stubble burning: CAQM allows DMs to take legal action against lax officials

The CAQM, a statutory body tasked with preparing strategies to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, said 267 stubble-burning incidents were reported in Punjab and 187 in Haryana

Nabard sanctions Rs 770 crore for two irrigation projects in Jharkhand

Once completed, the project in Palamu will provide irrigation to an additional 11,000 hectares of land through pipelines across eight blocks in the district

Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms

Environment analysts say fire burning has just begun, with peak stubble burning expected in late October through early November

MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning

Minimum support price has been a bone of contention between the farmers in Punjab and the state and Centre

Centre approves fortified rice supply continuation till December 2028

Meant to nutritional security challenges, rice fortification involves the adding of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), containing micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and Vitamin B12, into regular rice

NCCF launches tomato sale at Rs 65/kg in Delhi-NCR to combat rising prices

The statement said the retail prices of tomatoes have seen an unwarranted increase in recent weeks despite continuous arrival in good quantities in mandis

Chana dal or yellow pea? The besan you buy may not be what you think

Cheaper yellow pea is being used in besan (gram flour) instead of chana dal, raising concerns over pricing and transparency in the market

Eggs and chana fetch farmers biggest chunk of money spent by users

The papers have been authored by eminent agriculture economists and researchers including former Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices chairman Ashok Gulati

Punjab CM urges farmers to avail subsidy scheme to curb stubble burning

Highlighting the scheme in a post on X, the Punjab CM said that the government is committed to addressing pollution which is caused by stubble burning