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Nano urea sales reach 11.2 mn bottles so far this fiscal: Mandaviya

Mandaviya, who reviewed the progress of nano urea production and sales, directed his officials to include this product in the monthly supply plan of the states to reach more farmers.

Bhagwant Mann demands MSP for farmers, says happy with NITI Aayog meeting

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, who attended the NITI Aayog's governing council meeting on Sunday, said that he raised the issues of farmers including MSP while adding that he was happy with the meeting

Swine fever: Kerala won't wait for central allocation to compensate farmers

The Kerala Government has said it would distribute this month itself the compensation to pig farmers in Wayanad and Kannur districts, who had suffered loss due the outbreak of African swine fever

Cost to crop: What it will take for effective, transparent delivery of MSP

MPS's effective and transparent delivery has been part of multiple committees and reports. Many recommendations have been implemented and others put in cold storage

There will be a major people's movement soon, says Rakesh Tikait

The government wants to create more political farm unions, said Tikait

Splits in SKM could mean an opportunity to unify farmers is lost

Centre's move to form a panel on making the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism effective and keeping three positions vacant in it for SKM representatives has triggered strong disapproval from it

Time for an accommodation

SKM should join the govt-appointed panel to shape agri policy

Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel

Representatives of agriculture universities and institutions have also been included in the panel. Joint secretary (crops) in the Ministry of Agriculture will be the member secretary in the panel

Farmers' average income grew 1.3-1.7x between FY18 and FY22, says SBI study

Adds that farm loan waivers benefitted just 50% of farmers since 2014; MSP has been instrumental in boosting incomes

Food stocks dwindling, country staring at severe food crisis: Congress

The Opposition party said the dwindling food stocks in the country were at a 15-year low and at a 50-year low in per capita terms.

Startup nurture.farm partners with SBI General Insurance, Future Generali

Agri-tech startup nurture.farm on Wednesday announced its partnership with SBI General Insurance and Future Generali India Insurance Company to expand its insurance solutions for 1.9 million farmers

Farm to Fork: High prices of food staples a boon for farmers in India

The first of a four-part series highlights the impact of rising food prices on farmers' income

Anxiety grows for Ukraine's grain farmers as harvest begins amid war

Russia's war has trapped about 22 million tons of grain inside Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

States must push farmers to up sowing to boost exports: Piyush Goyal

Goyal told state governments that there is no shortage of funds with the Centre for settling old food subsidy claims but the delay was because states are not filing their claims with proper documents

Lenders tag Bajaj Hindusthan as NPA, debt recast plan under discussion

Bajaj Hindusthan has defaulted to banks, UP farmers; says restructuring proposal is in accordance with RBI circular of June 7, 2019

Telangana continues disbursement of investment support among farmers

The government of Telangana on Tuesday started disbursing financial assistance to farmers owning over five acres of land under Rythu Bandhu.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha accuses Centre of going back on promises to farmers

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday expressed its disappointment against the Union govt and accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers

Poultry farmers complain companies are underpaying them for rearing birds

The contract farming model isn't benefiting the growers anymore, they allege

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