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Chhattisgarh govt transfers Rs 1,866 crore to farmers, women SHGs

Chhattisgarh is the only state that has been procuring paddy from farmers at Rs 2,500 per quintal, which is higher than what the Centre has set

Centre to soon launch 600 Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to benefit farmers

Fertilizer shops to act as one-stop solution provider for all need of growers

Stubble burning: Unhappy with Punjab govt plan, farmers want compensation

Farmers have indicated that they will continue with the practice unless the govt compensates them suitably for the expenses they will incur by adopting alternative methods of disposing of crop residue

Kharif acreage nears last year's level, except for paddy and pulses

The Centre has clamped export curbs on several paddy varieties as it feels that total production might drop by 10-12 million tonnes due to delayed sowing.

IIT-Kanpur to aid startups engaged in health and agriculture domains

Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, the technology business incubator at IIT Kanpur, is launching the NIRMAN Accelerator Programme, supported by the Department of Science and Technology

Delhi govt, IARI to provide training for urban farming from August

The Delhi government along with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute will provide training in urban farming to the citizens from August for growing fruit and vegetables for self-consumption

Regulator allows insurance firms 'use & file' procedure for agri products

Companies can introduce a product in the market and then file with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) for approval

After wheat, India now curbs the export of wheat flour and related products

The Centre has made it mandatory for all exporters to seek prior permission from the inter-ministerial committee on wheat export before undertaking any outbound shipment

Kharif sowing picks up as rains revive, cotton and pulses gain most

Official data showed that among major kharif crops, acreage of pulses was almost 7 per cent more than last year

Govt working on scheme to promote natural farming: Narendra Singh Tomar

Tomar also urged scientists to provide their research inputs to reap more benefits from traditional methods of farming

Economic Survey: Farm credit over Rs 7.36 trn disbursed in H1 of FY'22

Farm credit worth over Rs 7.36 trn has been disbursed to farmers during the first six months of the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to the Economic Survey.

Agri exports likely to cross $50 bn this fiscal: Commerce ministry

The country's exports of agricultural products increased 23.21 per cent to USD 31.05 billion in April-November 2021 and is expected to cross USD 50 billion for the "first time" this fiscal

Best of BS Opinion: Reform in agriculture, public investment push and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress

PDPS is part of the broader bouquet of schemes called Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that was launched in September 2018

Laddoo, bhangra mark farm law protest anniversary at Singhu border

Thousands of them flocked to the site over the last few days

SKM sends letter to PM Narendra Modi, lists six demands

This comes after the SKM, the main group spearheading the year-long agitation, decided to meet again on November 27 to chalk out a future course of action

Repeal of farm laws: Ghazipur border erupts with joy and jalebis

Though elated after PM's announcement, farmers say agitation for MSP law to continue

Farm laws: A Bill to repeal is a must, say former Union Law Secretary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the constitutional process required to do so will be completed in the Winter session

Growth rate of agricultural emissions picking up since 2015, shows data

Share of agriculture in India's emissions may be falling, but it still accounts for a fifth of the total

Indian agri waste recycling project wins Prince William's Earthshot Prize

A Delhi-based entrepreneur's agricultural waste recycling project was named among the winners