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Over 687 million transactions done under PM-KISAN scheme, says govt
As many as 68.76 crore transactions have been done under PM-KISAN scheme till the end of June this year
 "Over 687 million transactions done under PM-KISAN scheme, says govt")
All eyes on Ministry of Cooperation to dock reforms with global practices
A lot will now depend on the newly formed Ministry of Cooperation under the aegis of Home Minister Amit Shah to streamline and modernise the agri sector
Tomar urges farmers to benefit from agri-reform; launches Kisan Sarathi app
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged farmers to take benefit of the government's farm reforms that are not only aimed at improving their lives, but also boosting the agriculture sector.
 "Tomar urges farmers to benefit from agri-reform; launches Kisan Sarathi app")
With 300 mn Indians in its fold, cooperative sector awaits big-bang reforms
Creation of a new cooperation ministry led by India's second-most powerful politician signals disruption, points to new farmer-friendly policies ahead of 2024 national polls
 "With 300 mn Indians in its fold, cooperative sector awaits big-bang reforms")
Important decisions for welfare of agriculture, farmers taken: PM Modi
The government has taken important decisions for the welfare of agriculture and farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday,
Maharashtra govt to move resolution rejecting farm laws in monsoon session
Rejection of the three Central agriculture laws is one of the three resolutions approved by the Maharashtra cabinet on Sunday which will be moved in the monsoon session
 "Maharashtra govt to move resolution rejecting farm laws in monsoon session")
Climate change likely to impact agricultural productivity in Maha: Report
Maharashtra faces an increasing risk from climate change that is likely to impact the production of the four crops grown in the state: report
 "Climate change likely to impact agricultural productivity in Maha: Report")
Ripe for disruption: Here's a look at seeds of growth in agritech sector
Close to 55 per cent of the population still depends on agriculture for their livelihood.
 "Ripe for disruption: Here's a look at seeds of growth in agritech sector")
Tech will help scale up reach of PMFBY with precision agriculture: Experts
Digitisation and technology will play a significant role in scaling up the reach and operations of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) with precision agriculture, experts said on Wednesday.
Three reasons why farm sector growth may be nearing its LPA in FY22
Farm Sector Growth: Swift progress of southwest monsoon, sharp surge in govt procurement and general uptrend in commodity prices this year could deliver better numbers
 "Three reasons why farm sector growth may be nearing its LPA in FY22")
India's agriculture exports jump 17.34% to $41.25 billion in FY21
India is seeing growth in the export of cereals, non-basmati rice, wheat, millets, maize, and other coarse grains.
 "India's agriculture exports jump 17.34% to $41.25 billion in FY21")
Most parts of India likely to get normal rainfall as IMD ups 2021 forecast
Prediction updated to factor in two weather systems that have a direct bearing on the performance of southwest monsoon.
Credit to MSMEs, agriculture rises; personal loans register 12.6% growth
Credit growth to agriculture and allied activities accelerated 11.3%, compared with 4.7% the previous year
 "Credit to MSMEs, agriculture rises; personal loans register 12.6% growth")
The pluses and the potential pain points for farmers in the upcoming season
While the govt has moved fast on cash support and hike in fertiliser subsidy, the spike in rural Covid cases and tapering yields could hurt
 "The pluses and the potential pain points for farmers in the upcoming season")
New crop of agri-tech startups go beyond farm-to-fork to serve niche areas
Their initiatives span areas as diverse as sericulture and fisheries using niche solutions like IoT-based farm management and using AI to ensure freshness of produce
 "New crop of agri-tech startups go beyond farm-to-fork to serve niche areas")
Ahead of kharif sowing season, govt allows free import of 3 types of pulses
Move aimed at controlling the spiralling prices of pulses; all consignments have to come by Nov 30, before the new local crops arrive
 "Ahead of kharif sowing season, govt allows free import of 3 types of pulses")
Manufacturing employment nearly half of what it was five years ago
Manufacturing accounts for nearly 17% of India's GDP, but the sector has seen employment decline sharply in last 5 years - from employing 51 million Indians in 2016-17 to reach 27.3 million in 2020-21
 "Manufacturing employment nearly half of what it was five years ago")
Five years of e-NaM: Fair price discovery, crop grading remain key issues
A high powered panel has found instances of manual data being fed into the system after the auction has ended
 "Five years of e-NaM: Fair price discovery, crop grading remain key issues")
Monsoon to be 'normal' in 2021; East and Northeast may get less rain: IMD
A good rainy season will favour crops and the economy battling a second wave of coronavirus infections.
 "Monsoon to be 'normal' in 2021; East and Northeast may get less rain: IMD")
Summer crop acreage sees 15.34% growth over last year, shows data
Sowing for these crops largely starts around March and the crop is harvested in June to coincide with the advent of the southwest monsoon.
 "Summer crop acreage sees 15.34% growth over last year, shows data")