Page 50 - Agriculture

'Punjab aims 1 mn hectares under basmati crop in paddy sowing season'

Taking cognizance of the favourable results of the direct seeding of rice (DSR) technique, Khudian also directed the department officials to pull up their socks to bring more area under the DSR

CM Mamata announces Rs 293 crore aid to 210,000 farmers for crop loss

She also said the aid was in addition to the Rs 2,900 crore assistance to 1.05 crore farmers and tenants in the state, who were enrolled in the 'Krishak Bandhu (Natun)' scheme

Shivraj Singh Chouhan chalks out 100-day plan to revive agriculture sector

The action plan aims to not only achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural products but also enhance the quality of exports from the sector, an official statement said

Low agri growth, rural discontent to keep Shivraj Singh Chouhan occupied

On Monday, the 65-year-old Shivraj Singh Chouhan was given the charge of the rural development ministry and the agriculture ministry

Nabard may raise Rs 30,000 crore through bonds in FY25, says CRISIL

The money raised through the market covering bonds and money market instruments had about 51.5% share in total borrowings by Nabard at the end of March 2024

Modi 3.0: Agri reforms, food inflation key challenges for new govt

Increased production of pulses, oilseeds, and cereals will help boost domestic supplies and contribute to keeping inflation low in the coming months

CSC, agriculture ministry sign MoU to convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs

CSC SPV will enable them to provide the services that are available on the Digital Seva Portal

Will Centre succumb to pressure of rising prices and allow wheat import?

A drop in state procurement has fuelled the buzz about impending imports. Will that really be necessary?

Govt revises upwards wheat output to record 112.92 mn tonne for 2023-24

In case of oilseeds, soybean production is estimated at 13.05 million tonne and rapemustard seed at 13.16 million tonne

Garuda Aerospace aims to sell 50,000 agri, consumer drones in coming years

In a statement on Tuesday, the company said it has received the Directorate General of Civil Aviation approval for manufacturing of small and medium drones

Global agricultural trade focuses on India policies post new govt formation

Prices of some farm commodities have softened from their peaks, with state agencies also cracking down on hoarding and selling some grains from state reserves

Agri GVA growth slowest in 5 years after poor rains last monsoon

In the last quarter of Fy-24, the sector grew by 1.1 per cent which was similar to the growth rate in the previous October to December quarter

MSPs ensured minimum return of 50% over production cost in 2023-24: RBI

The overall public stock of foodgrains as on March 31, 2024 stood at 2.9 times the total quarterly buffer norm

India to begin wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves

As the new-season wheat harvest rolls in, the government is likely to wait until after June to scrap the import tax, in time for Russia's harvest, the sources said

Uttar Pradesh govt eyes rural economy push through agri-tourism sector

The supplementary aspects of agri-tourism such as horticulture, apiculture, floriculture, and perfumery give a fillip to the rural economy

Some WTO nations question India's $48 billion farm input subsidies

The issue was flagged by these members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) during a meeting of the committee on agriculture on May 23-24

The debate: Have the paddy planting laws fulfilled their purpose?

The debate becomes relevant in the light of a recent paper by ICAR's NAIP, which says over-extraction of groundwater has continued in spite of the two Acts

Indian agrochemical sector poised for 9% CAGR growth by FY28, says report

Within agrochem, herbicides emerge as big export driver

FAO highlights potential of AI revolution in transforming agrifood system

Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological shift but is driving a fundamental economic and social transformation at the broadest level, Qu said, noting that FAO recognises its power

Tackle depleting ground water, low investment in research in 'Amritkaal'

The country needs to do more innovations and bring the power of scale to small and marginal farmers