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NCRTC conducts training camps to educate farmers on modern techniques

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Wednesday organised skill development training camps in the districts of Ghaziabad and Meerut to educate farmers on modern agricultural techniques, officials said. Under the training programme, a team of agricultural experts is teaching the farmers new methods of modern agriculture. The initial phase of the programme is being implemented in villages such as Bhud Baral, Khadarabad, Nangla Moosa, Asalat Nagar, Kakra, Sahapur, Sara, Kanoja, and Sikrikurt in Ghaziabad and Meerut districts. The programme has been initiated to raise awareness, enhance skills and provide training to modern farmers on the latest agricultural techniques, the NCRTC said. "As a part of the training programme, farmers were also guided on how to increase their earnings via hydroponics (a technique to grow plants using water-based nutrient solution instead of soil) and protected cultivation techniques," an official of the NCRTC said. The official said

Around 100 Haryana farmers enroute to Chandigarh protest detained

Around 100 farmers from Haryana were taken into custody on Tuesday as they headed towards Chandigarh for a demonstration to seek compensation for losses caused by floods, police said. In Longowal in Punjab's Sangrur district, farmers continued their 'dharna' over the detention on Monday of some farm leaders who were going to the Union Territory of Chandigarh -- the joint capital of the two states -- for the planned demonstration. There was a clash with police when farmers tried to block a highway in the district. Security was tightened at the inter-state borders of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in view of the protest in the Union Territory, while in Sangrur, some leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) joined the protest there on Tuesday. In the Sangrur clashes a farmer had died after he came under a tractor-trolley, while five policemen were injured. Police have booked several farmers under the Indian Penal Code, including for attempt to murder. The Chandigarh protest was calle

Govt's policy neither beneficial to farmers nor consumers: Sena (UBT)

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday slammed the Centre over its decision to impose 40 per cent export duty on onions and claimed the government's policy is neither beneficial to farmers nor consumers. An editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' further claimed the Modi government gives assurances of doubling the income of farmers, but works in a way that they do not even get the expected income. On August 19, the central government imposed 40 per cent export duty on onions to restrict outward shipments and boost local availability, amid apprehension about the kharif output and signs of firming of retail prices. The decision led to protests by farmers and traders in various parts of Maharashtra, especially in Nashik district. The policy of the government is neither beneficial to farmers nor consumers, the editorial in Saamana said. Whenever there is a chance for farmers to earn a little more money, the government either resorts to export duty or ban on exports, the Marathi daily

Onion export duty: Amid protests, MoS tells farmers prices will not crash

Amid a protest by farmers and traders against the imposition of 40 per cent export duty on onions by the Centre, Union Minister Bharti Pawar on Monday said prices of the kitchen staple will not crash. During the day, auctions of onions in APMCs in Nashik were halted in protest and several farmers and traders held protests across the district seeking a rollback of the export duty. "Prices of onions will not crash so farmers must not worry. The demand is growing and thinking about the people first is the policy of the Union government," she told reporters here. The government has taken the (export duty) decision to balance demand and supply and NAFED has been directed to procure additional two lakh tonnes of onion as buffer stock, Pawar said. She said the opposition was attacking the government over the rise in prices of onions and the move was to ensure there is availability of the crop in the domestic market. She said Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distributi

Maharashtra farmers stop onion auction at wholesale market to protest

Farmers in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district on Sunday halted the auction of onions to protest the Centre's decision to impose 40 per cent duty on export of the kitchen staple. Onion growers in Rahuri tehsil of Ahmednagar district halted the ongoing auction of the bulb in the wholesale market. The Central government on Saturday imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions till December 31, 2023 to increase domestic availability amid signs of increasing prices. The Union government's anti-farmer stand has again come to fore. Farmers in Maharashtra were expecting good returns from onion exports, but the imposed duty has ensured that there will not be any export. The prices in the domestic market will crash and farmers will incur losses, said Sandeep Jagtap, state president of Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna. Several parts of Maharashtra have received insufficient rainfall and this will delay the arrival of fresh onions in the market, he said, accusing the government of protecting

Telangana releases Rs 5,809 cr towards loan waiver of 900,000 farmers

The Telangana government on Monday released Rs 5,809.78 crore towards the loan waiver of over nine lakh farmers. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao directed finance officials to pay dues of up to Rs 99,999 per farmer to the banks as per his assurance earlier that 'farmers who took loans up to Rs one lakh (each) would be liberated from debt', an official release said. Accordingly, Rs 5,809.78 crore for 9,02,843 farmers was released on Monday, it said. Despite the problems for the state government in mobilising funds due to COVID-19 pandemic and demonetization, the state government has already paid Rs 1,943.64 crore for 7,19,488 farmers who took loans of up to Rs 50,000, it said. With today's decision, more than 16 lakh ryots benefited in total, the release added. CM KCR on August 2 directed state Finance Minister T Harish Rao and officials to "resume" farm loan waiver from August 3 and complete it by the second week of September.

Respite for farmers hit by hailstorm and heavy rainfall in Rajasthan

The official said the chief minister approved giving agriculture input subsidies according to the norms of the State Disaster Response Fund

India's rice export ban could hit planting, farm income: Farmers' body

Mishra said the government must compensate farmers by buying large quantities of the new-season rice harvest at higher prices

Few options left for Ukraine farmers looking to export grain after attacks

The summer winds carried the smell of burned grain across the southern Ukrainian steppe and away from the shards of three Russian cruise missiles that struck the unassuming metal hangars. The agricultural company Ivushka applied for accreditation to export grain this year, but the strike in mid-July destroyed a large portion of the stock, days after Russia abandoned the grain deal that would have allowed the shipments across the Black Sea without fear of attack. Men shirtless and barefoot, with blackened soles from ash, swept unburnt grain into piles and awaited the loader, whose driver deftly steered around twisted metal shrapnel, bits of missile and craters despite his shattered windshield. They hoped to beat the next rain to rescue what was left of the crop. According to the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office, Russia struck the facility July 21 with three Kalibr- and Onyx-class cruise missiles. We don't have a clue why they did it, explained Olha Romanova, the head of Ivushka. .

Farmers need not be worried about inadequate rainfall: UP CM Adityanath

Reiterating the commitment of his government towards the interests of the farming community, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said farmers need not be worried about inadequate rain in various districts of the state. At a high-level meeting to review the efforts being made in various districts in the light of inadequate rainfall, the chief minister also issued necessary instructions to officials, according to a statement released here. With the exception of some regions, the rainfall in the majority of the districts, like last year, is unusual and not continuous, Adityanath said, adding that in such a situation, full care should be taken of the farmers' needs. The farmers should not be worried whether the rains are less or more, the government is standing with them at every step, he said while directing the officials to ensure that water is made available up to the tail-end of the canals. The chief minister also directed the irrigation and electricity ...

Farmers plant 23.7 million hectares rice so far as monsoon rains revive

Higher rice planting in India, the world's second biggest producer of the grain, will ease concerns about the lower output of the staple

We want to help farmers: Karnataka Dy CM on milk price hike in state

The Karnataka government has announced a hike in the price of Nandini's milk by Rs 3

Centre has championed farmers' cause for nine years, says PM Modi

The Centre has taken decisions in the interest of farmers for nine years and created arrangements from seed to market for them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while dedicating 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to the nation. Addressing a programme here, Modi described the PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSK) as one-stop centres for farmers that would pave the way for their prosperity. India, he said, could only develop when its villages do and his government was working to provide in villages every facility that is available in cities. From information on agri-inputs such as fertilisers, seeds, and implements to testing facilities for soil, seeds, and fertilisers, and information regarding various government schemes, PMKSKs are envisaged to become a reliable support system for farmers in the country, a government statement said. They will also ensure regular capacity building of fertiliser retailers at block/district level outlets, the statement added. Apart from .

Govt taking decisions in interest of farmers for 9 years: PM Modi in Sikar

The Centre has taken decisions in the interest of farmers for nine years and created arrangements from seed to market for them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday and dedicated 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to the nation. Addressing a rally in this Rajasthan town, he described the Kendras as one-stop centres for farmers that would pave the way for their prosperity. India, he said, could only develop when its villages do and his government was working to provide in villages every facility that is available in cities. "Our government will not allow farmers to suffer due to the price of urea," Modi said. Farmers in India, he elaborated, get a sack of urea for Rs 266. This is available in Pakistan for about Rs 800, for Rs 720 in Bangladesh and Rs 2,100 in China. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was supposed to attend the programme but could not due to problems in his feet, he said. "He has been ill for a few days. I pray for his good health," the prime minister

Punjab BJP delegation meets governor on flood issue, demands compensation

A delegation of the Punjab BJP on Thursday met Governor Banwarilal Purohit here on the flood issue, highlighting that the AAP government allegedly "failed" to take measures on time despite warnings of heavy rainfall to prevent losses suffered by farmers. The delegation was led by party's state unit chief Sunil Jakhar. "We have requested the governor that answers should be sought from this government so that people of Punjab come to know how because of negligence on part of the AAP dispensation, the heavy losses caused due to floods could have been prevented," Jakhar told reporters outside the Rah Bhavan after meeting the governor. Floods do cause losses, but more loss was suffered due to the "negligence" of the AAP government, he said, adding the government failed to handle the flood situation. Jakhar also alleged that the government failed to take necessary measures, including cleaning of drains and strengthening of embankments, that led to the flooding. In many areas, the danger

Facilities at IECC to help country become modern, developed: Piyush Goyal

The world-class convention centre, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday, have all the facilities to help the country achieve the goal of becoming a developed and modern nation, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC)) complex is India's largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. In terms of the covered space available for events, the complex finds its place among the top exhibition and convention complexes in the world. It comprises multiple modern facilities, including convention centres, exhibition halls and amphitheatres. It was developed by India Trade Promotion Organisation, a body of the commerce ministry. Speaking at the unveiling of the complex, Goyal said the Prime Minister has inspired us to move as a nation towards the goal of becoming a developed nation. He also highlighted the role of Shramjeevis and architects in the development of the ...

Co-0238, India's wonder sugarcane variety tries to get its juice back

Successful variety helped farmers and millers alike but has fallen prey to red rot disease

Priyanka Gandhi lying, MP farmers being given Rs 12,000: CM Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday targeted Congress general secretary Priyanka Vadra Gandhi over the latter's claim that farmers were unable to make Rs 27 per day, saying growers in the state are being given Rs 12,000. I would like to say that Rs 6,000 from the prime minister and Rs 6,000 from me are being directly deposited into the bank accounts of farmers. Don't tell such a lie that it can't be stomached, he told reporters here. The CM, however, did not specify whether the money was being deposited into the farmers' accounts monthly or yearly. Farmers got loans at 18 per cent (interest) during the Congress rule. We are giving them loans at zero per cent. She said that the daily income of a farmer was just Rs 27 a day, he said. Addressing a Jan Aakrosh' rally in Gwalior on Friday, Gandhi, without naming anyone, said that the Centre was handing over the country's wealth to two businessmen, one of whom she claimed earned Rs 1,600 crore per day, while a

Over 50,000 Rajasthan farmers' loans waived off in last 3 years: Minister

The Rajasthan government has waived off loans worth Rs 409.60 crore of 59,983 farmers in the last three years, Cooperative Minister Udayalal Anjana told the state assembly on Thursday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Gopal Lal Meena, the minister said state government schemes waived off loans taken by farmers through the Central Cooperative Banks and Primary Cooperative Land Development Banks. The loan waiver schemes include Rajasthan Farmers Loan Waiver Scheme 2019 (short term) and Rajasthan Farmers Loan Waiver Scheme 2019 (medium and long term), Anjana said. He also said that nationalised banks are under the control of the central government and the decision to waive farmers' loans taken through them can be taken by the Centre.

Farmers must be at centre stage while framing food safety norms: Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday asked global food regulators to keep farmers at centre stage while framing food safety regulations and ensure they get the right price for their produce. Addressing the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 here, Tomar said food is a basic right for every person and therefore, it is important to ensure the availability of food and global food safety. The summit is being organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Health Ministry. The minister highlighted that the Indian government has taken many steps to boost production and productivity in the agriculture sector, and the country is a surplus state in foodgrain production. India also strives to fulfil the requirement of global food demand, Tomar said. He also emphasised that regulations on processing, packaging and labelling of food products must ensure food safety and said the food regulator FSSAI is doing a great job in this aspect. The