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GROWiT profoundly altering India's shielded farming space with constant innovation

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Kharif sowing drags despite pick up in rains; paddy worst-hit with 24% drop

IMD's latest update says active monsoon conditions over central India and along the west coast could continue for five days starting. It sees a rise in rainfall over Northwest India on July 9-10

Govt allots Rs 2,516 cr for computerisation of primary agri co-op societies

The model bylaws will enable PACS to offer economic activities other than credit which includes developing cold-storage facilities in villages, running PDS shops and locker facilities for depositors

Sebi permits FPIs to deal in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

The regulator has also prescribed a working group to examine whether measures towards any additional risk management are required to be prescribed for FPIs

What is soil health card scheme? Check eligibility, cost and challenges

Under SHC scheme, a soil health card contains soil health indicators and descriptive concepts based on farmers' knowledge of local natural resources and practical experience

Procedural issues continue to hinder commercialisation of GM crops in India

Two decades after Bt cotton made its debut in India, commercialisation of genetically modified crops remains mired in complex procedural rules

Aerial boon for farming

Interestingly, India seems to have the potential to become the global leader in manufacturing and gainfully utlising these mini aircraft

Imported urea prices off December 2021 highs; remain elevated in May

The rates are still considerably higher than the same period last year by almost 95.4 per cent

Govt set to pitch for grain sales from public stockholding at WTO meet

The Centre's comments are significant as the G7 countries have criticised India's ban on wheat exports

For an enduring solution

WTO rules on foodgrains must be updated

In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index

According to IIM-A, the index will be a reliable source in benchmarking land prices in rural and semi-urban areas and help in signalling converting agricultural land into real estate

Normal monsoon boost Indian economy; related stocks may gain: Analysts

Analysts consider the south-west monsoon to be the lifeline of India's agri-based economy, as it is likely to brighten outlook for bumper crop output amid inflationary times post covid-19 blowout.

India's farm sector clocks 4.1% growth in Q4 of FY22, shows data

Any growth between 3.5 and 4 per cent for the farm sector is considered above the long-term trend line

Agritech startup Nutrifresh raises $5 mn to scale up chemical-free farm ops

Co-founded by two Agripreneurs, Nutrifresh aims to provide consistent pesticide-free hydroponic produce that is nutrient-rich for the Indian consumer

Do Thomas Malthus's words still hold water?

If the Ukraine-war doesn't end soon, we may witness food crises in parts of the world. So, do we need another green revolution to boost food production and save us from Thomas Malthus's prophesy?

Exams of non-agri universities in Maharashtra to be held offline: Minister

Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Uday Samant said the upcoming examinations of non-agriculture universities in the state will be held offline

Sharda Cropchem hits new high on strong business outlook; stock surges 10%

Analysts expect the company to show high growth momentum, strong balance sheet, free cash-flows and strong return ratios over FY22-24.

Direct paddy sowing reaps benefits

The key advantage of constant submergence is that it keeps weeds under check

Govt plans wheat export push in nine countries amid rising global demand

According to official estimates, India exported 7 million tonne of wheat in 2021-22, valued at $2.05 billion

India and Germany ink agreement for cooperation in agro-ecology

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Germany's Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze signed a declaration in this regard in a virtual meeting, an official statement