Page 11 - Farming

Need to see farming as modern biz enterprise; reforms needed: Eco Survey

The Economic Survey on Friday suggested the government to see farm sector as a "modern business enterprise" for which "urgent reforms" are required to enable sustainable and consistent growth

Agritech charts a different course for the primary tiller of the land

From warehousing, water credit to farmland management, these start-ups are helping farmers thrive

Agrochemicals major Bayer forays into India's home garden segment

The company launches mini packs of hybrids vegetable seeds

Farmers sow rabi crops in larger area as monsoon withdrawal gets delayed

In all, the average area under rabi crops in the last five years is 62.02 million hectares which means that so far 43 per cent of normal area has been covered this year

This entrepreneur uses tech to help farmers improve cultivation methods

His first product was an AI-enabled I-card that mapped crops, soil and pesticides relevant to the farmer, and helped him buy inputs compatible with his needs

Will examine Punjab farm Bills thoroughly: Union Agriculture Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said the Centre will 'thoroughly examine' the bills passed by the Punjab Assembly

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology initiates asafoetida farming

Farmers of the remote Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh have started taking up cultivation of asafoetida (hing), mainly due to the efforts of the Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

Collective bargaining for better deals could make contract farming tick

Experts say Act raises questions on provisions that should have been debated

Tractor sales rise nearly 65% year on year in Aug as farming holds steady

Industry remains optimistic for festival months as the supply side has improved significantly compared to last month.

Farming, fin inclusion weakest spots in aspirational districts plan: study

Most districts are 40-90% off target; Initiatives on water resources and skill development also need much attention

Wholesale-retail inflation gap the widest in vegetables and pulses

As a result, though consumers might have been paying more for these crops, farmers have gained little

Zero-budget farming raises incomes but demands more labour and time: study

A staggering 87% of those using the method have not been able to get a better price for their produce than those who did not go for it

India pins hopes on farms to boost a troubled economy. It may not be enough

The optimism about the sector has been fueled by timely rains, a good monsoon and an increase in the crop area. But here's a look at the risks that may curb growth going forward

Farming on the cusp of change

The concept of interlinking different agricultural activities to make an integrated farming system has begun to catch on

Healthy, well-spread rainfall raises hope amid Covid-19: CRISIL DRIP

But DRIP scores show some stress for three states and three crops

Groundnut, soyabean propel kharif sowing in Gujarat to more than 75%

Oilseeds like groundnut and soyabean and other crops led by cotton are largely sown in Kutch and Saurashtra regions of Gujarat

Govt's move on glyphosate use leaves all unhappy, may not curb rampant use

While it is easier to check its use in urban areas, as most of the 300 registered PCOs are in cities, keeping a track in rural areas after the chemical has been sold by the retailer is an uphill task

India's farm trade may rebound in second half of 2020: Fitch Solutions

Stating that the farm trade was greatly disrupted during the lockdown due to logistic issues, Fitch Solutions said both exports and imports collapsed over March-June

Locust attack badly-timed serious infestation: Environment min official

Soumitra Dasgupta, Inspector General, Wildlife, Ministry of Environment said it is the desert locust which has attacked India in huge numbers and may lead to crop losses.

Existing APMC laws restrict trade, competition: Ramesh Chand of NITI Aayog

He says that the APMC system did not evolve with changes in time and requirement