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Isro data from remote sensing satellites helped raise crop output: minister

Jitendra Singh highlights use of Isro technology in railway safety, border protection, telemedicine and other areas

Monsoon makes strong start with 31% more rainfall in first 14 days

The forecasts showed that barring the Northeast and eastern India, the rainfall in all the other regions will be towards the higher side of the 'normal'

Gadkari bats to exclude bio-stimulant industry from strict license norms

Industry divided over move to include it under Fertilizer Control Order, with some wanting fewer clearances, others, no control at all

MSP for agri crops too high compared to global, market price: Nitin Gadkari

The government provided Rs 6,000 crore subsidy to export 6 million tonnes of sugar as the country is surplus in the sweetener, Gadkari said

PMFAI opposes govt idea to ban 27 pesticides fearing biz loss of Rs 6K cr

The total market size of Indian pesticides industry is around Rs 40,000 crore, of which around Rs 18,000 crore is domestic sales

Most farmer-trader disputes may not go to the SDM level: Sanjay Agarwal

In both the ordinances, there are stringent provisions of recovery and penalty on the traders if they are at a fault, Sanjay Agarwal says

Experts question provisions of Centre's three agri market reform ordinances

Lack of mandatory written contracts, provision to invoke controlling powers among many bones of contention

Locusts may not overwhelm, but India can't let guard down: FAO expert

Central and northern states aren't ideal breeding grounds and South India might not see any attack; Rajasthan will be under threat for next few months

Farm sector grows by 5.9% in Q4 of 2019-20; future uncertain due to Covid

As the data relates to pre-Covid lockdown period it does not reflect the real picture of distress which unfolded from April onwards in the sector

Locust attack badly-timed serious infestation: Environment min official

Soumitra Dasgupta, Inspector General, Wildlife, Ministry of Environment said it is the desert locust which has attacked India in huge numbers and may lead to crop losses.

Sitharaman brings farm sector reforms, to deregulate onion, potato prices

Stock limits will be imposed only under exceptional circumstances like national calamities and famine, said the FM

Animal husbandry infra development fund to add 50% more dairy capacity

Utilisation of the fund will lead to employment generation for over three million people in the rural economy, says GCMMF chief

Lockdown 2.0: Farm sector may be sole bright spot this year, says govt

Expects over 3 per cent growth 2020-21; May give 0.5-1.0% push to country's overall GDP

How states are dealing with lockdown-driven delay in harvesting Rabi crops

Since the supply chain has several functionaries and operations, effectiveness of the relaxations will depend on how well they are implemented, while ensuring Covid-19 precautions aren't violated

Govt mulls clearing lockdown hurdles for agri-exports revival: Agri Secy

Exports have also resulted in increased production in the agriculture sector by increasing area coverage and productivity

Agriculture ministry raises daily purchase limit of oilseeds, pulses

Increases daily limit to 40 quintals per farmer a day, from earlier 25 quintals

Monsoon cheer

India must grab some of the space vacated by China

Dangers of shifting agriculture

Permanent farming is the only solution

Best of BS Opinion: YES Bank's rescue plan, Congress' fatal flaw, and more

From the problems with SBI's YES Bank rescue plan to the reasons for the mass discontentment among the Congress young guard, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

UP engages global R&D major to develop drought- and flood-resistant rice

Philippines-based Int'l Rice Research Institute to develop the new strains for the state, will also fortify traditional varieties with aroma and nutrients