Page 5 - Crops
More rain, but more pain: CRISIL's DRIP scores indicate stress in 4 states
The latest DRIP scores - as of July 21, 2021 - not only remain high but rose further for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
 "More rain, but more pain: CRISIL's DRIP scores indicate stress in 4 states")
India's summer crop planting lags by 10.43% as monsoon rains taper off
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian farmers have planted 49.9 million hectares (123 million acres) with summer crops, down 10.43% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, as monsoon rains taper off after a strong start last month.
 "India's summer crop planting lags by 10.43% as monsoon rains taper off")
SPIC ties up with farmer network to open first Model Fertiliser Retail Shop
Besides selling quality fertilisers at genuine prices, MFRS will provide a range of consulting and agri-related services for enhanced farm productivity
 "SPIC ties up with farmer network to open first Model Fertiliser Retail Shop")
India controlled spread of locusts using advanced technologies: PM Modi
The prime minister stressed on the need to promote greater use of latest technologies in the farm sector
 "India controlled spread of locusts using advanced technologies: PM Modi")
Locusts reach national capital outskirts; south, west Delhi on high alert
The Agriculture Department has been asked to issue a detailed advisory to all district magistrates and sub-divisional magistrates to deal with a possible locust attack in Delhi
 "Locusts reach national capital outskirts; south, west Delhi on high alert")
States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now
Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif
 "States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now")
Australian scientists develop new drought-resistant crops
The new method has helped some plants survive 50% longer in drought conditions
Farmers switch crops as lentil prices plunge
Lower Indian imports could drag on global wheat, sugar markets that face swelling global inventories
 "Farmers switch crops as lentil prices plunge")
Crop insurance grows in value for state-owned insurers
Till now public sector general insurance entities were passive distributors of crop insurance scheme
 "Crop insurance grows in value for state-owned insurers")
Shreekant Sambrani: Bharat will carry on
The impact of demonetisation on agriculture would be far smaller in comparison to two consecutive droughts
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Cotton area in Punjab, Haryana shrinks 27 pc this year
Farmers have shifted to pulses, paddy and other crops in these states
 "Cotton area in Punjab, Haryana shrinks 27 pc this year")
