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Budget likely to raise KCC credit limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Launched in 1998, Kisan Credit Card scheme had over 74 million accounts, with outstanding credit of Rs 8.9 trillion as of June 30, 2023

Govt working on no interest warehousing for farmers, says Chouhan

He said the agriculture ministry has approached the Finance Minister to enable farmers to get paid on the basis of warehouse receipts

Natural farming to be adopted in all farms under agriculture dept: CM Sukhu

All farms under the Agriculture Department will be fully developed for natural farming by next year, with a focus only on producing seeds for natural farming, said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday. Chairing a review meeting of the Agriculture department here, he said that one lakh families would be linked with natural farming in the coming year, according to a statement issued here. He directed the department to map farmers cultivating wheat and maize through natural farming methods across the state and issued instructions for the establishment of high-tech storage centres for the grains produced through natural farming. Sukhu said that Himachal Pradesh was on its way to becoming a leading state in natural farming, and the state government was leaving no stone unturned to achieve this goal with a view to benefit the maximum farming community. It is important to adopt natural treatment methods for disease management in the crops grown naturally, he sa

Niti Aayog seeks balance between govt and corporate debt markets: Bery

Niti Aayog is exploring ways to realign the balance between the very deep government debt market and the corporate debt market, a top official said on Friday. The government think tank will also examine the possible impact of any moves which may be aimed at deepening the corporate debt market, its vice chairman Suman Bery said at an event here. "A ...balance that we are going to have to get right is between corporate debt and government debt, and exactly what that takes in terms of both fiscal adjustment and in terms of the liquidity in the corporate debt market. These are issues that we have been exploring at Niti (Aayog)," Bery said at an event organized by the Sebi-promoted NISM here. The government securities market is very deep for many years now, helped by policies like a mandatory statuary liquidity ratio (SLR) for banks which ensures that the government has adequate resources to carry out its developmental agenda. There is also a very active secondary market where such bonds

Farm sector holds out amid headwinds: NSO's 1st advance estimates for FY25

Strong monsoon, robust kharif output drive growth, boosting agri GVA

Centre extends additional subsidy on DAP, costing up to Rs 3,850 crore

Chouhan says NCEL enters into agreement with Indonesia to supply 1 million tonnes of non-basmati white rice

Wheat acreage matches normal area, raising hopes of regular harvest

With the weather expected to turn cold in north India and a forecast of mild showers, it should augur well for the standing crop

India to fund projects worth Rs 237.1 cr in Sri Lanka's eastern province

India is to provide Rs 2,371 million to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health and agriculture sectors in the eastern province, it was announced on Tuesday. The cabinet has approved a proposal to sign an MoU to boost socio-economic development and bilateral ties between the two countries, cabinet spokesman and the Health Minister Nalinda Jayathissa told reporters here. India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement. These projects, among the slew of others, are aimed at enhancing infrastructure, growth and empowering local communities.

Sebi extends futures trading ban on seven agri-commodities till Jan 2025

Shorter extension tenure kindles hope of early resumption of futures in some commodities

Rajasthan: Rabi sowing almost complete in state, says agri dept official

According to government data, 88 per cent of wheat sowing has been completed in the state till December

Farm profits to be higher this kharif season due to higher output: Study

The report said that region-wise farm profitability in the northern belt was expected to be relatively better than in the southern belt, while the eastern and western belts presented a mixed bag

Green Revolution's unintended fallout: Deepening of India's farming crisis

The programme spared India from famine and the humiliation of its ship-to-mouth existence from Public Law or PL480 wheat shipments from the US

As DAP sales dip, farmers turn to more beneficial NPKS, shows data

MOP sales buck trend, rise 20% in kharif 2024

Rabi acreage larger than last year for most crops; mustard down, shows data

The drop in mustard acreage could be attributed to low price realisation by oilseed farmers, especially those growing soybean and groundnut in the kharif season

We will always be open to talks with Tafe: Massey Ferguson's Luis Felli

He talks about the issues with TAFE and the future roadmap in one of the company's first interviews since the 'tractor war' began

Uttar Pradesh green plan: Use technology to help boost agriculture

Over the next few years, the state aims to increase value of farm exports from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore by boosting productivity and food processing

Agritech revolution: Startups offer opportunities for agricultural growth

Leveraging agritech startups successfully requires an increased focus on agricultural research and innovation

Cabinet approves Rs 2,481 crore national mission on natural farming

In 2019-20, the Central government initiated a programme on natural farming titled Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Paddhati

Trump picks Brooke Rollins for agri secy, praises her work for US farmers

Following her nomination, Rollins expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating that it will be the honour of her life to advocate for America's farmers and agricultural communities

How Digital Innovation is Cultivating the Future of Business in Agriculture

In this exclusive Manager’s Mantra episode, Mr. Sanjay Borkar, CEO of FarmERP, shares his journey from rural roots to tech-driven innovation in agriculture.