Taming the Debt Trap: Solutions for Reducing Farmer Indebtedness

26-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

Farmer indebtedness is a pressing issue in India, impacting millions of agricultural households. Rising debt levels can lead to financial instability, stress, and even despair for farmers.

Seeds are the Foundation of India’s Food Security and Nutrition, says FSII chairman

24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

As global food insecurity and malnutrition continue to pose significant challenges, the seed industry stands as a critical player in addressing these issues.

Uttar Pradesh unveils biogas technology program for small and marginal farmers

24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Environment, Uttar Pradesh, has initiated a program to promote modern biogas technology among small and marginal farmers.

Taming the Debt Trap: Solutions for Reducing Farmer Indebtedness

23-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

Farmer indebtedness is a pressing issue in India, impacting millions of agricultural households. Rising debt levels can lead to financial instability, stress, and even despair for farmers.

The Plight of the Small Farmer: Ensuring Fair Prices and Market Access

19-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

In India, small farmers make up the backbone of the agricultural sector, cultivating a significant portion of the country's crops. However, these small-scale farmers face numerous challenges, including inadequate access to markets, unfair pricing, and limited resources.

Top Indian Crops Tailored for Diverse Climates

13-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, a land of vibrant diversity, boasts a vast agricultural landscape. From the snow-capped Himalayas to the tropical southern coasts, the country experiences a multitude of climatic conditions.

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi : Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers in India

15-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.

Launched in 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a central government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible small and marginal farmers (SMFs) across India.

Empowering Growth: A Look at Indian Government Schemes Supporting Farmers

09-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's agricultural sector, the lifeblood of the nation, sustains millions of livelihoods. However, farmers face numerous challenges, including fragmented landholdings, volatile market conditions, and unpredictable weather patterns.

Drought-Resistant Crops for a Resilient India

30-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The story of Indian agriculture is one of remarkable resilience. Facing a multitude of challenges, from unpredictable monsoon patterns to water scarcity, farmers have demonstrated remarkable adaptability.

A Look at India's Weather-Dependent Crops

24-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's agricultural tapestry is intricately woven with the threads of diverse weather patterns. From the snow-capped Himalayas to the tropical southern coasts, the country experiences a dynamic interplay of climatic conditions.

Agriculture & allied sectors get INR 152,000 crore in 2024-25 Budget, says Chouhan

23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on the budget allocated for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development that the budget presented today is the budget of Amrit Kaal of India.

Weathering the Storms: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) – A Shield for Indian Farmers

22-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Indian agricultural landscape thrives on the tireless efforts of millions of farmers. However, agriculture remains inherently vulnerable to the whims of nature.

Meghalaya Pineapple Fest 2024: Second edition concludes in the presence of Meghalaya CM

15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The second edition of Meghalaya Pineapple Fest 2024, organised by the Government of Meghalaya, held at the iconic Dilli Haat, concluded on Sunday. Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma visited the Meghalaya Farmers' Market and engaged with farmers and entrepreneurs, exploring the exhibits of the festival.

Corteva Agriscience drives adoption of direct seeded rice, saves up to 30% water

15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience, a global pure-play agriculture company, is committed to helping farmers adopt sustainable and holistic agronomic practices. Direct Seeded Rice is a method in which rice seeds are sown directly into the field as opposed to the traditional method of growing seedlings in nursery and later transplanting to farm.

Top 10 News Brief as of July 09, 2024

09-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

AgriTimes brings news snippets of the day for users on the go.  

Meghalaya starts marketing initiative for Pineapple farmers

01-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Government of Meghalaya's ongoing market linkage initiatives have resulted in the export of 3.5 MT of organically grown pineapples to the Middle East.

Meghalaya recognizes best performing young farmers with awards, seed-money

23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, through the office of the Principal, Basic Agriculture Training Centre, awarded the achievements of 8 Best Performing candidates from different districts a cash prize of INR 50000 each to support their venture under the visionary programme titled, ‘The Training of Rural Educated Youth for Self-Employment on Farm-Based Activities’ (TREYSEFA)’.

Maintaining soil health is the key to environmental balance and enhancing agricultural productivity

14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Climate change could cut crop yields, especially in the world's most food-insecure regions. The erratic weather conditions, intense cultivation due to increasing global population and poor soil management is threatening soil, water, and air quality.  

The Grafted Greatness: Top 10 Mango Trees for Hyper-Production in India

01-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the cradle of mangoes, is not just about indulging in the juicy sweetness of the fruit; it's a cultural and economic powerhouse. To cater to the ever-increasing domestic and global demand, innovative techniques like grafting have come to the forefront.

The Repealed Farm Laws: A Chapter Closed, But What's Next for Indian Agriculture?

29-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

In November 2021, after a year of intense protests, the Indian government repealed three controversial farm laws. These laws, intended to modernize the agricultural sector, sparked widespread discontent among farmers, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

NACOF OORJA launches SPV to promote sustainable farming in India

29-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

NACOF Oorja, one of India's leading Renewable Energy developers and operators, supported by NACOF, a multi-state Cooperative Society registered under the Ministry of Agriculture, today announced the launch of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), E ASTRA NACOF OORJA Pvt Ltd to promote sustainable farming and make cultivation a profitable affair.

Contract Farming in India: A Boon or a Bargaining Chip?

27-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Across the fertile plains and valleys of India, a new agricultural model is taking root - contract farming. This system, where farmers enter into agreements with companies to produce specific crops under pre-determined conditions, promises a future of stability and prosperity.

Industrial Farming in India: Boom or Bust for the Future?

22-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, a land of diverse agricultural traditions, is at a crossroads. Industrial farming, with its large-scale production and technological advancements, promises a future of increased yields and economic prosperity.

The Lifeline of Indian Agriculture: A Deep Dive into Mandis

22-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Across the vast agricultural landscape of India, a network of bustling marketplaces pulsates with life - the mandis. These traditional markets, overseen by Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs), play a pivotal role in connecting farmers with buyers, ensuring the smooth flow of agricultural produce.

Teakwood: A Golden Opportunity Growing on Indian Farms

21-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Teakwood, revered as the "King of Timber" for its exceptional strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, is presenting a lucrative opportunity for Indian farmers.

How Indian Farmers can benefit from Red Sandalwood farming

20-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Red sandalwood, a prized wood known for its vibrant color and aromatic properties, has captivated artisans and perfumers for centuries.

Beyond APMCs: A Look at India's Top Private Mandis and the Evolving Landscape

20-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

For generations, Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) mandis have been the heart of India's agricultural trade. However, a new wave is stirring in the form of private mandis.

How to set up Pudina (Mint) Farm in India

13-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

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Sandalwood Farming Takes Root in India

06-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Sandalwood, the aromatic heartwood of Santalum trees, has captivated civilizations for centuries. Its distinct fragrance and exquisite beauty have fueled a global demand, particularly for red sandalwood and white sandalwood varieties.

How Indian Farmers can benefit from Mahogany plantation

05-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Mahogany, a prized timber renowned for its rich color, exceptional strength, and enduring beauty, has long been a cornerstone of the global furniture industry.

Unveiling India's Top Rabi Crops and their significance

02-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

As the monsoon subsides and winter descends upon India, a new wave of agricultural activity begins. Rabi crops, sown in the cooler months and harvested in the spring, contribute significantly to the nation's food security and farmer income.

A Deep Dive into India's Agricultural Commodities Market

01-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

 The fertile plains and vibrant fields of India are not just landscapes; they are a bustling marketplace. The agricultural commodities market plays a crucial role in connecting farmers with consumers, ensuring a steady flow of food and essential products.

Top 10 Most Expensive Mangoes in India

27-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the undisputed land of mangoes, boasts hundreds of varieties, each with its unique flavor, aroma, and texture. But amidst this delightful abundance lies a select group – the crown jewels of the mango world – known for their exorbitant price tags and unmatched quality.

Bamboo Farming in India: The Path to Green Prosperity

26-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

India’s agricultural tapestry is witnessing a sustainable revolution with the rise of bamboo farming. Known as ‘green gold,’ bamboo is not just a plant but a beacon of economic and environmental hope for Indian farmers.

Can Zero Farming Feed the World? Exploring the Promise and Challenges of a Budget-Friendly Technique

23-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

In the face of a growing global population and a strained agricultural sector, innovative farming practices are emerging to address the challenges of sustainability and affordability. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), a technique popularized by Indian agriculturalist Subhash Palekar, has garnered significant attention for its low-cost approach to food production.

Urban Farming: Cultivating a Greener Future in Our Cities

22-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

The sprawling cityscape, once a symbol of progress, is now facing new challenges. Food security, environmental sustainability, and community engagement are concerns demanding innovative solutions.

Can India Cultivate the Allure of African Blackwood?

22-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

African Blackwood, also known as Dalbergia melanoxylon, is a tree shrouded in mystique. Its dense, jet-black heartwood is considered the most expensive wood in the world, fetching prices exceeding ₹7 lakh per kilogram.

Rice Varieties Empowering Indian Farmers

18-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Rice, the lifeblood of India, transcends a mere dietary staple. It's a cultural cornerstone, a symbol of prosperity, and a source of livelihood for millions of farmers.

Aqua Schools are revolutionising fish farming in Uttar Pradesh

17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Shail Kumari, a farmer associated with Urra Shobha Purva SHG in the Mihinpurva block of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, faced challenges in supplying sufficient food grains for her family due to seasonal flooding.

Innovative Crops Help Indian Farmers Reduce CO2 Emissions and Boost Income

17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a significant development that promises to transform the agricultural landscape of India, farmers across the country are adopting innovative crops that not only help in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions but also significantly increase their income.

Wheat Varieties Boosting Indian Agriculture

16-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Wheat, the "king of grains," reigns supreme on Indian dinner plates. But for farmers, selecting the right variety is crucial for maximizing yield, water efficiency, and ultimately, profit. This report explores some of the top contenders in the Indian wheat landscape, their water requirements, and how they're driving a surge in farmer income and global demand.

The Alluring Allure of Agarwood: Can Indian Farming Embrace the "Wood of Gods"?

16-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Agarwood, also known as Gaharu or Aloe wood, is no ordinary tree. Often referred to as the "Wood of Gods," its resinous, fragrant heartwood fetches exorbitant prices in the international market due to its use in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.

How to Set up a Mango Farm in Maharashtra

08-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra, the land of vibrant festivals and historical landmarks, also boasts a fertile landscape perfect for cultivating the "King of Fruits" - the mango. With its diverse agro-climatic zones, the state offers immense potential for establishing a thriving mango farm.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana sees 27% surge in enrollment so far in 2023-24 season

10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme is witnessing a significant rise in participation, with a 27% increase in farmer enrollment reported so far for the 2023-24 season. This follows impressive year-on-year growth of 33.4% and 41% in 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively.

Government increased MSP on Raw Jute by INR 285 in 2024-25 Season

10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

In a move to support jute farmers, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the 2024-25 season.

Agriculture ministry unveils initiatives to empower farmers and improve soil health

07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Union Ministers for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development jointly launched four key initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and improving soil health in India.

Digital tools discussed for climate-smart farming in rainfed areas

07-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) hosted a national workshop recently in New Delhi to explore "Digital Forecasting Techniques and Decision Support System for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Eco-systems."

Otipy joins ONDC Network, delivering farm fresh produce within 12 hours of harvest

05-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

Otipy, the pioneering agritech start-up has joined the ONDC, to make farm fresh fruits and vegetables available to consumers on the ONDC Network. This integration ensures Otipy's catalog is visible on various apps, making it easy to discover and enabling smooth transactions on the growing Network.

Nearly 5,000 FPOs register on Open Network for Digital Commerce platform

01-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

Nearly 5,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, allowing them to sell produce directly to consumers nationwide. This initiative aligns with the government's goal of enhancing market access for farmers.

NABARD, National Rural Livelihood Mission MoU to benefit women SHGs

28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Marking a strategic alliance to benefit rural women SHGs, NABARD and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI inked a landmark MoU on 27 February 2024 in NABARD’s Head Office, Mumbai.

Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities

22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities In the heart of India's agricultural landscape, smallholder farmers, comprising 70 per cent of the sector, face a significant barrier: limited access to formal financial institutions and resources.

Solidaridad Asia handholds small tea growers of India to get an even playing ground in the global market

25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

Solidaridad Asia continues to spearhead sustainable economic development, placing a strong focus on empowering Small Tea Growers (STGs) across India to compete equitably in the global market.

Arya.ag join hands with Crystal Crop Protection to provide crop monitoring services across India

25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a pioneer in providing innovative crop protection, seeds and farming solutions.

Millet Matchmaking: CMFRI connects producers & consumers at December Meet (Dec 28-30)

24-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

Aimed at forging direct connections between millet entrepreneurs, consumers and distributors,  a buyer-seller meet will be organised during the upcoming Millet-Fish festival to be held at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on December 28-30.

ICFA launches World's first International Agro Arbitration Centre in New Delhi

13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

Launching the world's first agro focussed dispute settlement body, International Agro Arbitration Centre (IAAC), promoted by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, Justice P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India and Former Governor of Kerala, said that IAAC is poised to revolutionize dispute resolution mechanism within the agricultural and food sector in India and worldwide.

WRMS's crop advisory service to Mentha Crop farmers in Uttar Pradesh showed significant positive outcomes

05-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

In the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh, farmers toiling to cultivate Mentha, a high-value crop, encountered numerous challenges. From nutrient deficiencies and unseasonal rainfall to persistent pest issues, their path to success in farming was covered with obstacles.

International Agro Arbitration Centre: Revolutionizing Agro Dispute Resolution

15-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

IAAC, backed by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, aims to transform the dispute resolution landscape in agriculture and food trade. Discover its role in promoting efficient agro trade and addressing disputes cost-effectively.

Drought-resistant wheat: A new hope for Maharashtra's farmers

10-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra is one of the leading wheat-producing states in India, but its farmers are facing a growing challenge: drought. Climate change is making droughts more frequent and severe, and Maharashtra's wheat crop is particularly vulnerable.

India announces establishment of National Turmeric Board

05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India recently notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country.

Global farmers express concern over climate change impact on agriculture, finds survey

22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried about the impact this will have in the future. 73% have experienced increasing pest and disease pressure.

UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture  

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-create data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.

Ninjacart's agri next initiative transforms Pune's APMC Mandi with free WiFi connectivity         

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture ecosystem, is taking significant steps to modernize the agricultural ecosystem and promote digital solutions with the launch of its ‘Agri Next’ initiative.

BiofuelCircle signs MoU with Pune Knowledge Cluster for agri residue based bioenergy

16-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

BiofuelCircle, India’s first digital marketplace for biomass and biofuels has signed an MoU with Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC) for innovating alternatives to Agri residue based bio-energy

Dvara E-Registry impact report empowers India's smallholder farmers through technology, financial accessibility

27-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Dvara E-Registry (DER), an agri-fintech incubated by Dvara Holdings, has released its Impact Report showcasing the transformative effects of its interventions on India's smallholder farmers. 

Bayer and Crystal join forces to boost Indian paddy growers with Curbix Pro & Kollar

25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer CropScience and Crystal Crop Protection Limited have partnered to launch a groundbreaking solution, Curbix Pro and Kollar, aimed at benefiting paddy growers across India.

Tomar launches PM Kisan mobile app with face authentication feature

24-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has unveiled the PM Kisan Mobile App with an innovative Face Authentication Feature.

Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning

15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with the state of Punjab and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a workshop on 'Paddy Straw Management and Action Plans' to address the issue of stubble burning. The event saw the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, farmers, and representatives from various organizations.

Centre urges state governments to monitor Tur, Urad prices and crack down on stock violations

15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Central government has directed state governments to maintain continuous monitoring of Tur and Urad prices and take strict action against any violations of stock limits. In a meeting chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, officials from State Food and Civil Supplies Departments, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs) gathered to review the stock disclosure of Tur and Urad.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Kisan sign MoU to empower farmers

15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Amazon Kisan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine strengths and create synergy between the two organizations for guiding farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income.

Samunnati and Maha FPO Federation to together host one-of-a-kind farmgate procurement of onion in Maharashtra

10-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, one of India’s largest agri enterprises, and Maha FPO Federation have come together to host farmgate procurement of Onion in Maharashtra.

Meghalaya extends 100% premium support to farmers under PMFBY

09-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Government of Meghalaya has extended 100 percent premium support to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for both Kharif and Rabi seasons during 2023-24.

Govt removes procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under PSS for 2023-24

06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Indian government has removed the procurement ceiling of 40% for tur, urad and masur under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the 2023-24 marketing season.

Sustainable Agriculture in India

06-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Sustainable agriculture is a type of agriculture that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Farmers question WHO's unsubstantiated recommendation on substituting tobacco with alternative crops

04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Farmer associations across India have questioned a recent recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) to substitute tobacco with alternative crops.

Agriculture Minister inaugurates honey testing labs in Madhya Pradesh

20-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated a number of honey-related facilities in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of World Bee Day.

SLCM Group rope in over 19,000 women entrepreneurs in agriculture under Kissandhan

12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

In another major development, SLCM Group has announced that it has disbursed more than INR 84.80 Crore to over 19,000 women entrepreneurs till FY22-23 through Kissandhan's BC (Business Correspondent) Partnership Lending Programme'.

Fasal SBI partnership to financially empower farmers, accelerate the transformation of India's horticulture ecosystem

29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Fasal, India's leading horticulture-first, full-stack Agri-tech company, today announced its partnership with State Bank of India (SBI), aimed to provide farmers with easy access to capital.

Indian farmers support government's decision to continue use of 24 essential pesticides

27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

 The Government of India after an extensive review of 27 pesticides through an appointed Expert Committee, based on substantial data on safety and efficacy submitted by the Pesticides industry, decided to continue the use of 24 pesticides.

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions, Shreenath Mhaskoba Sugar Mill organize Sugarcane Pronutiva Mela

26-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd, India’s leading provider of sustainable agriculture solutions, along with Shreenath Mhaskoba Sugar Mill, organized a ‘Sugarcane Pronutiva Mela’ at Pune on Friday, to promote sustainable production growth in sugarcane crop and raise awareness about the Shashwat Mithaas project, which was launched last year.

GITAM's homegrown compost pelletization technique empowers Andhra farmers 

25-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Food insecurity is a global crisis today. Besides the threat to farmers' livelihood and agriculture, a bigger problem for India is loss and wastage, with India ranking 107 out of the 121 countries, in the 2022 Global Hunger Index. 

Best practices to increase Maize crop yield in adverse weather conditions this summer

21-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

India’s agricultural sector is facing challenges due to climate change. The frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, increasing temperatures, and other consequences of climate change has resulted in adverse effects on crop yields and farmers & livelihoods.

PepsiCo India extends stubble burning initiative in Punjab

23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

PepsiCo India has extended its Biochar Initiative, a pilot crop residue management program, to the Fatehgarh Sahib and Ludhiana districts of Punjab as a potential solution to address the pressing issue of stubble burning in the northern states of India.

DeHaat onboards 500 FPO; facilitates full stack agri offerings for thousands of farmers

10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

DeHaat, India’s largest full stack AgriTech platform offering end-to-end agricultural services to farmers in India, today announced it has successfully onboarded more than 500 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across 12 Indian states, directly impacting livelihood of over 30,000 associated member farmers. 

One Week One Lab: CSIR-NIIST plans series of high-profile seminars on live topics

09-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Top scientists, technocrats and administrators from major institutions across the country will attend a series of seminars during March 13-18 at the CSIR-National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) here in a bid to explore ways of effectively leveraging the fruits of scientific and technological research yielded by the national institution for the wellbeing of the society.

Millet is the ideal food for keeping diseases at bay, says food processing minister Prahlad Singh Patel

13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Today the food that the world once dismissed as food for the poor and birds are now being used for health purposes. That’s why the year 2023 has been designated as the International Millet Year”,  Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industry and Jal Shakti said at the national conference organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) recently.

AgriBudget 2023-24 summary announced by Nirmala Sitharam on Feb 1

01-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Finance Minister said that the Digital Public infrastructure for agriculture will be built as an open source, open standard and inter operable public good. 

2023-24 Pre-Budget expectations of the agriculture & allied sector

31-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

As the union Budget 2023 is scheduled for 1February 2023, Agritimes.co.in received lots of suggestions and view that needs to be focused for the agriculture and allied sector.

Top 10 challenges facing Indian agriculture today

26-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is a major contributor to the Indian economy, accounting for around 18 percent of the country's GDP and providing employment for around 50 percent of the population.

Farmley drives 35% rise in farmers income 

02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Farmley is a full-stack dry fruits and nut brand that provides high quality, adulteration free products to the end consumers. It drives maximum value to the farmer community by eliminating middlemen.

Parametric Crop Insurance

06-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.

The term ‘parametric crop insurance’ has been gaining popularity in the Indian farming scene over the last couple of years. Also known as ‘event-based insurance’ or ‘index-based insurance’, parametric crop insurance provides coverage against the occurrence of a specific event, mostly natural disasters.

Absolute along with DigiSafe launches Digifasal, first-of-its-kind insurance for farmers

28-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Absolute, a plant bioscience company in collaboration with DigiSafe has launched India’s first-of-its-kind Do-It-Yourself insurance marketplace – Digifasal.

Agri secretary says ministry open for pro-farmer changes in PMFBY due to climate crisis

27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances.

PM KISAN, a game changer DBT Scheme

27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

PM KISAN Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers. 

Bayer, Rabo Partnerships and Mastercard join hands to accelerate the financial digitization among smallholder farmers

11-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

To economically empower smallholder farmers in rural India, Bayer, Rabo Partnerships and Mastercard have entered into a partnership to launch a scalable program to advance the digitization of the country’s agricultural finance ecosystem.

Bayer commences commercial usage of drone services for farmers as part of its digital transformation initiative

30-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.

Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture has announced that it has initiated the commercial application of drones in agriculture from Kharif 2022.

Stubble burning problem can't be addressed unless farmers are taken into confidence, provided support with funds and equipment: FAIFA

20-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.

FAIFA, a leading non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops in India, has urged state governments to take farmers into confidence and support them with funds and equipment to effectively address the stubble burning problem.

Cropin floats revolutionary agritech cloud platform

29-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cropin Cloud, developed by Bengaluru-based agritech company Cropin, is an agriculture intelligence cloud that can provide data generated over the course of more than ten years and assist farmers and those involved in agribusinesses, such as suppliers, banks, and insurers, in achieving higher crop yield and quality.

Samunnati,GROWiT collaborate to promote protective farming

27-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, an open agro network, and GROWiT, a Surat-based Direct-to-Farmer (D2F) protective farming and agritech startup, have partnered to spread protective agricultural practices and goods among farmers affiliated with former and its farmer producer organisations (FPOs).

Federal Bank begins testing for RBIH-developed KCC

23-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Federal bank officially launched the pilot for Instant Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the presence of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and the Tamil Nadu state government.

Union Bank of India digitizes Kisan Credit Card

20-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Bank of India has announced an Industry-first, farmer-focused end-to-end digitalization of Kisan Credit Card product as part of flagship Digital Transformation project ‘Sambhav’. 

GoI intends to promote agritech further to help small farmers

19-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Indian agricultural industry is gradually introducing more technological advancements. The technological advancements in the agritech sector are creating investment opportunities by raising productivity and efficiency levels.

Time limit slashed for the testing process of tractors used for farming

26-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry has reduced the time limit for the testing process of tractors used for Agriculture from nine months to just 75 working days.

ICRISAT inks partnership with ICAR for Water Management

25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

The ICAR-ICRISAT collaborative work plan (2019-2023) includes three research projects. Major focus of one of these projects is the genetic improvement of grain legumes (Gram, Arhar and Groundnut) and dryland cereals (Jowar, Bajra and Ragi) for enhancing their productivity potential, adaptation and quality traits.

Cabinet approves interest subvention on short term agriculture loan of upto INR 3 lakh

22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved to restore Interest Subvention on short term agriculture loans to 1.5 percent for all financial institutions.

Agri-Fintech startup Hesa to provide financial solutions across 30,000 villages in 2022

Agri-Fintech startup Hesa has announced that it aims to provide financial solutions to over 60K Hesaathi’s across 30,000 villages in tier 2 and 3 cities.

India has a huge skilled manpower in the form of farmers, says Agriculture minister

04-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that when it comes to development, our vision should be all-round.

India-Israel relations will set new dimensions in the agriculture sector, says Tomar

20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

A delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, led by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently visited Israel based Green 2000 – Agricultural Equipment and Know How Ltd. and NETAFIM Ltd.

CCEA approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23

19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates world's first nano urea plant by IFFCO

19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the World's first Nano Urea Liquid plant by IFFCO at Kalol, Gujarat in an effort to provide farmers the means to boost productivity & help increase their income.

Tomar inaugurates administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra

11-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Administrative Building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kandukur in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, affiliated with the Central Tobacco Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently.

FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers

07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.

Government to provide 50% subsidy to SC-ST, women and small and medium farmers to buy drones

05-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated and addressed the conference on “Promoting Kisan Drones: Issues, Challenges and the Way Ahead” organized as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Govt spends INR 49.80 crore on natural farming

22-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Natural farming is a traditional indigenous livestock based agricultural practices which gives freedom to farmers from all kinds of externally purchased inputs like chemical fertilizer or pesticides as well as organic fertilizers like vemicompost, organic manure, biofertiliser, bio-pesticides hence reduce the cost of farming and thereby provide benefit mostly to small and marginal farmers.

Goverment doubling farmer’s income

21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government consulted an Inter-ministerial Committee in April, 2016 to examine issues relating to “Doubling farmers Income” and recommend strategies to achieve the same.

Himachal Pradesh process 1.3 cr appliction under PMFBY during 2020-21

21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

As reported by the implementing insurance company in the State of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. over 1.3 crore application has been processed under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY During 2020-21, the insurance company also paid claims worth INR 15.72 crore for wheat crop in the State for Rabi.

The government has made provision for opening of krishi vigyan kendra in the rural districts

20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government has made provision for opening of KrishiVigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts keeping in view the rationale that new agricultural technologies and best practices are assessed and demonstrated at farmers’ fields.

Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration

19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently lauched two portals, one for the Computerized Registration of pesticide (CROP) and the other for Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS).

Tomar inaugurates comprehensive training program for natural farming

06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the online training program for master trainers on natural farming, organized by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad.

ICAR-IARI organize agriculture fair with an annual upgrade for technology innovations

05-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture fair organised by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), PUSA, New Delhi is upgraded every year including all the latest technological innovations done by research Institutions in its theme.

GoI to provide financial assistance under MIDH for setting up cold storages facility

02-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government does not provide loans for the setting up of cold storage under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). However, Government is implementing the following schemes under which financial assistance is provided for setting up cold storage throughout the country.

Geo Fertilizer launch offers farmers hope of boosting crop yields

01-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Nigerian farmers have every reason to be optimistic about a bumper harvest at the beginning of a new planting season with the launch of a novel crop balance nutrient fertilizer brand into the Nigerian market.

Agricultural Bank of Egypt announces increase in agricultural credit categories for small farmers

28-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) announced an increase in agricultural credit categories of 25 per cent to support small-scale farmers in the face of rising prices for inputs and production.

Cabinet approves minimum support price of raw jute for 2022 -23 season

23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2022-23 season. The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.

Agriculture ministry release SOPs for use of drones

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Looking into the unique advantages of Drone technologies in agriculture, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for use of drones in pesticide and nutrient application in public domain in December 2021, which provide concise instructions for effective and safe operations of drones.

Govt giving incentives to farmers for green farming

17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Government is promoting non chemical farming under the names of organic and natural farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and Bharitya Prakratik Krishi Padhati along the river Ganga .

Arya launches first instant loan service for farmers

15-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s leading integrated grain commerce platform, has announced that it has launched a first-of-its-kind single click agri instant loan for the farming community across India.

Innovative farmers awarded during Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022

14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, organised by IARI, New Delhi, on the theme “Self-reliant farmer with technical knowledge” during March 9-11, 2022, has been concluded recently.

Using agri waste to drive additional income benefits for farmers

11-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Farm activities produce a huge amount of waste and residues, which create environmental problems. Waste is generated during crop harvesting, crop processing, product synthesis etc.

NIFA invests over USD 15m in agricultural economics, rural communities

03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of over USD 15m to support building new and better markets for U.S. agriculture and rural communities.

Govt focus on new 10,000 FPOs will benefit small farmers, says Agri minister

01-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the plan to form 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the country will benefit farmers.

NABARD permits MSC Bank to refinance PACCs

28-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

In a major development, NABARD has given permission to Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank to give short-term refinance to the Primary Agriculture Credit Cooperative Societies (PACCs), connected with those DCCBs which are weak or not in a position to give finance to them.

MP government takes crop insurance policies to farmers doorsteps

27-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Meri Policy, Mere Haath' campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in a village Budhi Barlai of Tehsil Sanwer in Indore.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefited 11.78 crore farmers

25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on 24 February, 2019 to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers. Financial benefit of INR 6000 per year in three equal installments, every four month is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.

NABARD expects to lend INR 6.13 lakh crore to priority sectors in Maharashtra during 2022-23

22-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in its state focus paper on Monday has projected a potential credit outlay of INR 6.13 lakh crore to priority sectors in Maharashtra during 2022-23 against INR 5.95 lakh crore for 2021-22.

Indian government signs USD 115m loan agreement with World Bank for implementation of watershed projects

21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a USD 115m (INR 869 crore) Programme (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme) that will help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to help increase farmers’ resilience to climate change, promote higher productivity and better incomes.

Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation

19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing 6 years of its implementation since its launch announcement on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.

Govt estimates 316 million tonnes of foodgrains production during 2021-22

18-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Record foodgrains production of 316.06 million tonnes is estimated. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narender Singh Tomar said that the new record of foodgrains production in the country is the result of hardwork of farmers, efficient research of scientists and farmer friendly policies of the Government.

Govt converting rural haats into mini APMCs

15-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Physical infrastructure/ facilities under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) have been developed in 1351 village haats and is under development in 1632 number of village haats.

Research and development in agricultural sector

14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has developed a clear roadmap for next 10 years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of our people, farmers’ prosperity and to enhance natural resource base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector.

Madhya Pradesh disburse INR 7600 cr under crop insurance to 49 lakh farmers

12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh, organized a historic event to disburse the biggest corpus of funds for crop insurance amounting to more than INR 7,600 crore via direct benefit transfer in the accounts of more than 49 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh.

Formation of committee on MSP

12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

As per the changing requirements of the country to change the cropping pattern, to make MSP more effective and transparent, and to encourage natural farming method of agriculture, the process of setting up a committee is under process.

Implementation of Pradhan mantri kisan maan dhan yojna

12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PMKMY) is being implemented in order to provide social security net for the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension. Under this scheme, provision has been made for payment of a minimum fixed pension of Rs. 3,000/- to the eligible small and marginal farmers, subject to certain exclusion clauses, on attaining the age of 60 years

Govt building farmers database, says Narendra Singh Tomar

10-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Department has commenced the work for creating various agricultural services built around a core layer of Farmers’ Database (Agristack) in the country. In order to create Agristack, the department is in the process of finalising the “India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA)” which lays down a framework for building Agristacks.

Integration of E-MANDIS into E-NAM Platform

08-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Since 31st March 2018, 415 new mandis have been integrated on National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. As on 31st December 2021, 1000 mandis of 18 States and 03 Union Territories have been integrated with e-NAM platform.

AIWPA welcomes Maharashtra decision to permit wine to be sold in supermarkets

04-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The All India Wine Producers Association (AIWPA) an Apex body of wineries in India, having more than 70 members, including all the major Indian wineries and wine producers, had proposed to the State Government and has succeeded in getting passed a landmark rule to permit sales of wines in “Walk-in Supermarkets”.

Provisions in the budget for the holistic development of the agriculture sector, says Tomar

04-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Welcoming the Union Budget presented recently ,Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that it is the budget for the villages, poor people, farmers, women and youth.

National Level conference on beekeeping held

03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

National Bee Board (NBB) organized a National Conference on Beekeeping Sector in collaboration with National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) & National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on 24 January 2022.

India paid INR 2.37 lakh crore MSP to over 1.63 crore farmers during 2021-22

01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

While presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament today, the Indian Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman said “the procurement of wheat in Rabi 2021-22 and the estimated procurement of paddy in Kharif 2021-22 will cover 1208 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and paddy from 163 lakh farmers, and INR 2.37 lakh crore direct payment of MSP value to their accounts”.

India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector

29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon called on the Indian minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan on 27January 2022.

FAIFA appeals to policy makers to sustain market price of finished goods to protect livelihoods of FCV farmers

26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc. flagged that consumption price of legal cigarettes in India have reached the maximum limit to what the purchasing capacity of consumers can absorb against the backdrop of cheaper and fast growing illicit cigarettes and alternatives, and any further increase in taxes would lead to a severe reduction in flue-cured Virginia (FCV) cultivation and impact the livelihoods of farmers.

A Letter to readers, supporters

02-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Thank you all our readers and advertisers for supporting AgriTimes.co.in in 2021, though it was a tough year, a challenge lies ahead for all of us in 2022.

ReshaMandi boosts silk farmers income by approx 50%, benefits 1500 plus families

26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

ReshaMandi, India's first and largest B2B marketplace for Silk, announced that they have successfully improved the incomes of the sericulture farmers by approximately 50 percent, within just 16 months of commencing their operations.

Cabinet approves MSP for 2022 Copra season

25-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2022 season.

Modi announces repealing of three farm laws

19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

After regular pressure from few farmers association mainly based in Punjab & Haryana, Prime minister Narendra Modi has decided to repeal all the three farm laws that was passed by the parliament.

India produced 1.25 lakh tonnes of honey, exported 60,000 tonnes in 2020-21

17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Kisan Bhawan and Beekeeper Conference at the Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland.

North Eastern states will become oil palm hub of the country, says Tomar

20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Keeping in view the vision of the Prime minister for holistic and balanced progress of North East, the conference began under the chairmanship of the Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar with the watering of the oil palm plant and showcasing of a film on oil palm plantation.

Govt to give 8.20 lakh hybrid seed mini kits free to farmers in 343 districts of 15 states

20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Under a special program by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, 8,20,600 seed mini-kits will be distributed free of cost in 343 identified districts of 15 major producing states of the country.

Samunnati unveils insurance scheme for small farmers

03-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, a specialized agri value chain enabler has launched Annadata Suraksha Abhiyaan, a tailor-made insurance initiative to financially secure annadatas from day-to-day farming risks.

Shakti Pumps leads in Kusum yojana scheme installing 20000 solar pumps

28-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to produce more food grains for meeting the needs of the global population, India needs to increase its output, but this can only be achieved with technology.

Shakti Pumps clinches INR 250M solar pump contract from Uganda

21-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indore-based Shakti Pumps has been awarded by Uganda Government to supply and EPC of solar pumps worth INR 250 million, Shakti Pumps chairman and managing director Dinesh Patidar told AgriTimes.co.in.

Agri Minister presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in G-20 meeting

20-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Government of India has emphasized re-introducing traditional food items including millet, other nutritious cereals, fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, and organic products in the diet of the people.

NeML to partner with agriculture ministry for farmers welfare, digitisation efforts

16-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

NCDEX e Markets Limited (NeML), India’s leading integrated e-Markets platform for commodities and intangibles has entered in to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on 14 September 2021.

Tata-Cornell Institute launches hub for FPOs to empower small farmers in India

09-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

In an effort to empower India’s 125 million smallholder farms to take advantage of growing opportunities in the agricultural sector, the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI) for Agriculture and Nutrition launched a Hub for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) within its Center of Excellence in New Delhi.

Three farm bills and its implications explained

07-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

To understand why farmers have raised their ploughs and drove their tractors blocking highways against these bills, we need to first understand the three controversial bills and the repercussions for the ruling party.

Agri Minister inaugurated refurbished gene bank at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world's second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa, New Delhi.

Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Oil Palm

19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).

PM releases PM-KISAN 9th installment, INR 19,500 crores transferred into 9.75 crores farmer accounts

10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released the next installment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) today through video conference.

Oil Palm Developers & Processors Association hails Atmanirbhar move in edible oils

10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

OPDPA (The Oil Palm Developers and Processors Association), the Nodal Agency for Oil Palm Cultivation in India has welcomed the announcement by PM Narendra Modi on taking up Oil Palm plantations aggressively in India to make India self-sufficient in edible oils.

Leads Connect bags World Bank funded Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation Project

08-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Noida based Agri-tech company, Leads Connect has bagged World Bank funded Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART)’s Crop Cutting Experiments (CCE).

Hindustan Zinc partners with MPUAT to bring scientific practices that maximize livelihood opportunities for farmers

28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a leader in the sustainable mining industry has joined hands with Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), the largest university for the agriculture and allied sector, and BAIF Livelihoods (Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation), to expand its SAMADHAN program and impact more than 30,000 farmers across the state of Rajasthan.

Maha's Palghar university DBSKKV signs MoU with ISKCON to revolutionize farming

26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidhyapeeth (DBSKKV) of Dapoli in Ratnagiri district have joined hands to bring about Agricultural reforms and change patterns of farming in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, considered to be a backward area of the state in Agricultural farming.

APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmers’ income via unique agricultural produce

23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

To give a boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce, and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions.

Agri Minister lays foundation stone of plant authority building

23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar laid the foundation stone of the Plant Authority building at Pusa, New Delhi.

ICAR focus on elevation of Agriculture Technology; benefiting farmers

21-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is continuously working to upgrade technology and provide quality seeds to farmers. During this process, the advancements made in the agricultural sciences both within India and outside are considered for their replication under suitable farming situations.

Samunnati inks partnership with Kheyti

15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, a specialized Agri Value Chain Enabler has announced its partnership with Hyderabad-based Agritech startup Kheyti to deliver Kheyti Rakshak to over 1 lakh farmers in the next 4-5 years.

APEDA signs MoU with NAFED to strengthen export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives, FPOs

13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to harness the exports potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

GreenSat Innovation Labs inks MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust, IndiaHub e-Governance to launch a smart FPO initiative

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

GreenSat Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. a leading agritech company signed an MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), a rural welfare organization, and IndiaHub e-Governance Pvt. Ltd., an innovation-driven start-up, as a technology partner for their Smart FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) initiative.

Modi government creates a new ministry of co-operation

06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a historic move, a separate Ministry of Co-operation has been created by the Narendra Modi government for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’.

Bamboo tribal farmers income to increase via KVIC's unique BOLD project

05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

A unique scientific exercise serving the combined national objectives of reducing desertification and providing livelihood and multi-disciplinary rural industry support has been initiated by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Mahratta Chamber, NABARD launches India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre

04-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in association with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) formally inaugurated India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AFEC) on the occasion of Maharashtra Krushi Din. However, it was initially launched virtually on 15 May 2021.

Odisha government earmark 12.5L hectare farmland, 8 Kharif crops under PM Fasal Bima Yojana

04-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

The State government has targeted to cover 12.5 lakh hectares of agricultural land under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in the Kharif 2021 to provide security cover to farmers against possible crop loss due to the vagaries of nature.

Agri minister urges Fasal Bima Yojana expansion on crop insurance week

01-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar today launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana during the Crop Insurance Week as a part of the Government’s India@75 campaign ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence.

Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.

Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute organizes national consultation meet on linking farmers with market

30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized the National Consultation Meet on “Linking farmers with the market with special emphasis on direct marketing models for Citrus, Sapota, Kinnow and Vegetable Crops” recently.

Samunnati launches open agri network for FPOs

23-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, an agri value chain enabler has announced that it has launched India’s first Open Agri Network, FPOnEXT, an exclusive Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) network via an affiliation programme, which offers unique benefits to the members.

India sign MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors

22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, and Fiji’s Minister of Agriculture, Waterways & Environment, Dr. Mahendra Reddy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors between India and Fiji in a virtual meeting held today.

BSE E Agricultural signs MoU to enrich Maharashtra's smallholder farmers' income

22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

BSE E Agricultural Markets (BEAM) signed an agreement with Haridra Lakshmi to enhance the smallholder farmers' income in Maharashtra.

Kerala farmers can access 6.4% agri specific short term loan

21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture has come up with a short-term credit scheme for farmers who require funds to complete pending agricultural activities. All primary cooperative credit societies and the Kerala Gramin Bank will extend the loan support. The scheme is likely to be introduced by next week.

Biotech KISAN Programme gets special call from DBT to improve agriculture productivity in NE Region

21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for the North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme “Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)”, with the aim to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems.

Maharashtra's agri dept. signs MoU with USDA to enhance agro-industry sector

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra’s Agriculture Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and strengthen the SMART (State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Programme) projects for the upliftment of small and marginal farmers.

Over 42.5 MT wheat procured from 4.75 million farmers during current Rabi Marketing Season

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Procurement of wheat in ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States and till now (upto 13.06.2021) a quantity of over 42.57 million tonnes (MT) of wheat has been procured (which is all time high, as it has exceeded previous high 389.92 LMT of RMS 2020-21).

Investment support of INR 7,509 crore under Rythu Bandhu scheme for Telangana farmers

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Under the Rythu Bandhu scheme Telangana government will provide INR 7,509 crore as investment support to over 63 lakh farmers for cultivation during the Kharif season.

Hi-Tech soil-based vertical farming revolutionized by A S Agri and Aqua LLP

14-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

A S Agri and Aqua LLP one of the leading Agriculture Development and Agro-tech Solutions companies in India, is transforming and revolutionizing the Indian agricultural ecosystem with the introduction of Hi-tech Soil-Based Vertical Farming (SBVF) in India and overseas countries.

Cabinet approves minimum support prices for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22

09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22.

CSC SPV launches agri services e-marketplace portal

07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The CSC E-Governance India Ltd (CSC SPV) announced the launch of an e-marketplace or portal for agri services, mainly to help small farmers. The CSC SPV is a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics & IT that provides a host of electronic services to consumers through its common service centres.

Govt prepares roadmap for self sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds

05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The seed minikit Programme was launched by agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently by distributing seed minikits (higher yielding varieties of seeds) to farmers.

Govt procures 40 MT of wheat from 4.23 million farmers during ongoing rabi marketing season 2021-22

31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

As on 27 May 2021, during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2021-22, over 40 million tonnes of wheat has been procured from over 4.23 million farmers across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.

Small farmers get free rental tractor from TAFE as COVID relief

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Chennai-based Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) has announced a free tractor rental scheme to support small farmers of the state during this critical cropping season, amid the second wave of Covid-19.

Agribazaar brings agri-mandi to the farmer's doorstep

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agribazaar, India’s premier online agri-trading company recently announced the successful launch of its Village Fulfillment Center (VFC) across the two states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Institutions (ICAR) along with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) jointly organized a Webshop to discuss about the strategies for speeding-up and setting-up of Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in 116 blocks in the country under the recently launched Central Scheme.

Govt focused on providing quality seeds to farmers, states get funding for setting up seed processing-cum-storage godown units

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and productivity in the country through various components namely Seed Village Programme, Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchyat Level, National Seed Reserve, Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.

Bamboo markets has been set up for farmers, says agriculture minister

07-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing inaugural session of ‘National Consultation on Opportunities and Challenges for Bamboo in India’ said that so far under the National Bamboo Mission close to 79 bamboo markets has been set up.

FPOs will make farming more viable, says Parshottam Rupala

06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian ministers of state for agriculture and farmers welfare Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary inaugurated professional training programmes designed and developed for CEOs, Board of Directors, Accountants of FPOs on the occasion of the anniversary of the Central Sector Scheme titled 'Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)'.

Indian agriculture shows positive recovery post pandemic, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj

04-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture sector in India helped in the speedy recovery of the economic growth post the pandemic. India's agriculture and allied sectors helped the farm sector clock a growth rate of 3.4 percent in the financial year 2020-21. It is lower than the last year's growth but is the best when compared with other sectors during pandemic.

Agri minister distributes awards to top-performing states, districts under the PM-KISAN scheme

25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

India minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar awarded the top-performing States and Districts for their exemplary work with respect to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme recently.

NCDEX to launch Hi-Pro soybean meal futures contract from February 17

16-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural derivatives exchange, will be launching the Hi-Pro Soybean Meal futures contract on Wednesday, 17 February 2021.

Gramcover launches parametric insurance to protect farmers against weather vagaries

06-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

Solving for the century-old problem, Insurtech startup, Gramcover has introduced ‘Parametric Insurance’ to provide protection for crops against weather vagaries in conjunction with crop insurance companies.

Budget 2021-22: Finance minister proposes 9 measures for agriculture, allied sectors; agri credit target enhanced to INR 165,000 crore

02-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a slew of steps to support the agriculture sector, minister for finance & corporate affairs Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman announced 9 measures for Agriculture Sector as part of inclusive development for aspirational India while presenting the Union Budget 2021-22.

NABARD chairman launches e-commerce platform for farmers produce

27-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

The NABARD chairman Dr. G.R. Chintala has launched e-commerce website Bhumi Pride of Indian Natural Farmer Producer Company Limited (INFPCL), a Farmers Producer Company promoted by Hand in Hand India (HiH), an NGO based in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

NCDEX gets 41 FPOs registration as clients, trade over 3000 metric tonnes of agri commodities

25-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to facilitate farmers with more avenues to sell their crops, NCDEX consistent efforts is now getting results after over 41 FPOs registered on their platform trader over 3000 tonnes of food grains.

Agriculture ministry release year end review report for 2020

06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Despite economic liberalization at the beginning of the nineties, the agriculture sector was left out. The Government, therefore, had realized that pro farmer’s reforms were essential to uplift the sector i.e. policies to see that the sector goes from strength to strength.

Government increased MSP in range of 40%-70% for all crops, says Hardeep S Puri

01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister Hardeep S Puri has said that the Government has not only implemented the recommendations of the Swaminathan Committee to increase MSP to 1.5 times of the cost of production but it increased MSP in the range of 40 percent-70 percent in case of all crops and expenditure of procurement at MSP increased by 85 percent in 2014-19 from 2009-14.

Tomar inagurates virtual Agri-hackathon Atmanirbhar Krishi

01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Virtual Agri-hackathon 2020 organised by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare in association with IARI, Pusa, New Delhi recently.

Next round of govt, farmers dialogue to be held on 4 January 2021

30-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Som Prakash participated in the 6th round of talks with the representatives of farmers’ Unions at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today.

Agriculture & farmers welfare budget up more than six times in the past six years, says Hardeep S Puri

27-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister Hardeep Puri has stated that the budget of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has gone up more than six times in the past six years.

Over 9 crore farmer get INR 18000 Cr deposited via direct benefit transfer

27-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently released the 7th instalment of financial benefit under PM KisanSammanNidhi through video conference.PM also interacted with farmers from Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Farmers narrated their experiences about how they have benefitted since the introduction of the Farm Acts.

Confederation of NGOs of Rural India supports of the new agricultural laws

24-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Delegation of Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI) handed over the letter to Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at Krisw23hi Bhavan on Wednesday extending their support to the new agricultural farm laws.

BSE launches e-agricultural spot market platform

21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

BSE, India’s premier and most diversified exchange and the world’s fastest Stock Exchange has launched an electronic spot platform for agricultural commodities - “BSE E-Agricultural Markets Ltd. (BEAM)” - through its subsidiary BSE Investments Ltd.

NAFED to set up 50 e-Kisan Mandi for farmer producer organisations

19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar met members of Farmer Producer Organisations of Federation of Indian FPOs and Aggregators (FIFA) representing 15 states and around 500 FPOs at Krishi Bhawan recently. They expressed their support for the recent Agricultural Reforms by the Government of India.

UP's farmers union supports Farm Acts, bills welcomed across the country, says Narendra Singh Tomar

19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from Uttar Pradesh met the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, at Krishi Bhavan recently.

Cabinet approves INR 3500 Cr assistance for sugarcane farmers

16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved assistance of about INR 3,500 crore for sugarcane farmers (Ganna Kisan).

Farmers protests are state centric, says agri minister addressing ASSOCHAM meeting

16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Describing the on-going farmers' protests as an ''exception'' and ''one state''- centric, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at an ASSOCHAM meeting that there is an atmosphere of excitement about the new farm laws with lakhs of farmers supporting the 'historic reforms' in India's agriculture sector.

Farmers' protests result in a daily loss of INR 3500 cr loss, ASSOCHAM calls for early resolution

15-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Urging the government and farmers’ organizations to resolve the impasse over the new Agri laws, the The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has today said, the ongoing protests are dealing a big blow to the interconnected economies of the region, including Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

All India Kisan Coordination Committee release statement supporting farm bills after meeting agri minister

14-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC) since its inception from the early 1980s has been leading a sustained struggle to free farmers from the exploitative policies of the various govts at the centre and the states.

Bhartiya Kisan Union welcomes govt openness over three farm bills

10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the wake of the current farmers' protest, KCC convened its national meeting and passed a resolution to welcome the open dialogue proposal and gesture of government over the three Farm Bills.

Talks between farmers unions, government to continue on December 9

06-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The fifth round of talks with representatives of 40 Farmer Unions was held at Vigyan Bhawan with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Railways & Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce Som Prakash. The next round of talks will take place on 9 December 2020.

Government committed to the welfare of farmers, always ready for dialogue, says Agri minister

02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Commerce and Som Prakash, Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industries interacted with the representatives of Farmers Organizations of Punjab on 1 December, 2020 in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Acceptance of 3 point demands by farmers will bring Agriculture 2.0, points farmers' union leader

02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Legalize MSP, Paradigm shift in the Agricultural institutions to provide better extension services and modern technology and option of going to courts to end resentment beyond SDM.

FAIFA pleads to PM for immediate economic relief package for farmers hit by cyclone Nivar

02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc. today urged Honorable Prime Minister to take swift action to bring relief to farmers hit by cyclone Nivar.

Bayer partners with BigHaat for last mile delivery of agri-inputs

30-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bayer CropScience Limited has signed a partnership with BigHaat, a leading agri-input e-commerce platform to enable last-mile delivery of Bayer’s seeds and crop protection products directly to farmer’s doorsteps.

Farm liberalisation to bring prosperity to entire food supply chain, says Federation of Seed Industry of India

27-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

When the Union Finance Minister proposed 16-point action plan to boost agriculture and farmers' welfare while presenting the budget earlier this year, the stage was set for liberalisation of the farm sector. There has been a long-pending demand of the comprehensive reforms to make agriculture a sustainable and scalable industry, and the new farm laws are the steps in the right direction.

Agriculture ministry organizes virtual meet on value chain creation for Kiwi fruit

11-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Ministry of Agriculture along with Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland organized a virtual meeting on ‘Value Chain Creation for Kiwi fruit – Farm to Fork’ keeping in mind the popularity of the fruit due to its tremendous commercial potential.

SBI integrates YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar

07-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

With an aim to digitally empower its farmer customers and make them future-ready, the country’s largest lender State Bank of India has facilitated the integration of YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar under its Mandi section.

Bayer expands Better Life Farming initiative in India

02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

After the successful implementation of its ‘Better Life Farming’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Bayer has expanded the initiative to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Govt releases all-India consumer price index numbers for agricultural, rural labourers for September 2020

20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers (Base: 1986-87=100) for the month of September, 2020 increased by 11 points and 10 points to stand at 1037 (One thousand and thirty seven) and 1043 (One thousand and forty three) points respectively.

Agriculture secretary holds meeting with 29 Farmer Unions from Punjab

16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture is always on top priority for Government of India. Central Government invited representatives of 29 Farmer Unions from Punjab which were associated with agitations in the State during last few days.

Govt celebrates Mahila Kisan Diwas with inspiring stories of progressive women farmers

15-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare organized Mahila Kisan Diwas through Video Conferencing on 15 October, 2020.

Bayer launches high-yielding corn hybrid seed for Bihar farmers

12-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bayer Crop Science, a leading player in Indian agriculture has launched DKC 9188, a high-yielding hybrid corn seed for progressive corn farmers in Bihar. With DKC 9188, farmers can look forward to higher yields of superior quality corn in the upcoming Rabi season.

Piyush Goyal describes agriculture reforms as a watershed movement for our farmers

02-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Commerce and Industry & Railways Piyush Goyal has described Agriculture reforms as a watershed movement for our farmers.

Govt approves procurement of 13.77 LMT of pulses, oilseeds for five states, including Maharashtra

30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has just begun and the Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons.

Farmers organization supports new farm bills, help liberation from trading cartels

30-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc., on behalf of the entire farming community would like to thank the foresight of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in formulating and successfully passing path breaking Farmer Bills in the Parliament.

Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes

29-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The arrival of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has just begun and the Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as done in previous seasons.

NCDC sanctions INR 19444 Cr for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21

28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), the apex financing organization of the agriculture ministry has sanctioned as the first installment, funds amounting to INR 19444 crores to the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Telangana for Kharif paddy procurement under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations.

India has 8186 cold storages facilities with a capacity of 37.42 million tonnes

27-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

As per available information, there are 8186 numbers of cold storages with capacity of 374.25 Lakh MT (37.44 million tonnes) is available in the country for storing perishable horticulture produce like fruits and vegetables.

Govt fixes minimum support price of 22 agricultural crops

23-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

overnment fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors.

India release cardamom cultivation figures

The area under Cardamom cultivation along with the annual production in the country during each of the last three years and the current year

Parliament passes farm bills, full protection to farmers, procurement at MSP will continue, says Narendra Singh Tomar

20-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Parliament today passed two bills aimed at transforming agriculture in the country and raising farmers’ incomes. The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 which were passed by Lok Sabha on 17 September 2020, were passed by the Rajya Sabha also today.

Country is moving towards achieving the goal of Poshan Suraksha, says agri minister

19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

A training programme for Capacity Development of Anganwadi Workers & Farm Women to achieve the national nutrition goals was organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 17 September 2020, as part of the 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah being celebrated in the month of September throughout the country.

Over 1.67 crore farmers registered on e-NAM platform

19-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

As on 31 August 2020, a total of 1.67 crore farmers, 1.44 lakh traders and 83,958 commission agents and 1722 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been registered on e-NAM platform. A total trade value of INR 1,04,313 crore has been recorded on e-NAM platform, agriculture minister, Narendra Singh Tomar informed Rajya Sabha recently.

Government introduced three bills for transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income

14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The government has introduced three bills aimed at the transformation of agriculture in the country and raising farmers’ income in Lok Sabha today to replace ordinances promulgated on 5 June 2020.

Unlocking, reforms spur recovery in agri-trade as food inflation nears double-digit

14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Amid uncertain economic picture, Indian agricultural sector, being viewed by most economist as a sole sweet spot in the Pandemic-hit three-trillion-dollar economy, seems to be rising to the expectations. if the robust recovery since last couple of months is any indication.

Agri minister flags off South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi

09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

The inaugural run of Anantapur – New Delhi Kisan Rail was flagged off today through video link by Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Vocal for Local: NotOnMart enables blockchain to connect farmers, craftsmen to consumers

07-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

NotOnMap, a social initiative for the marginalized, indigenous communities across rural India and StayFlexi, the world’s first flexible and autonomous hospitality company based out of California have come together for their social initiative NotOnMart for rural India.

NCDEX to re-launch natural whitish sesame seeds futures contract

01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s leading agri commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), is ready to re-launch the Natural Whitish Sesame seeds (‘til’) futures contract, thereby, adding one more product to its oil seeds portfolio.

Kisan Call Centre now empowering farmers with consultancy services

24-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s largest Kisan Call Centre (KCC) in the agricultural sector, a project under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer Welfare (DAC&FW) and run by IFFCO Kisan as the execution partner, is strengthening the famers through its advisory and consultancy services.

India’s exports of agricultural commodities grow up by 23.24% during March-June

19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Self-reliant agriculture is critical for the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. For this, agricultural export is extremely important as besides earning precious foreign exchange for the country, the exports help farmers/producers/exporters to take advantage of wider international market and increase their income.

Safety and regulation of GM crops in India by Dr Shivendra Bajaj of FSII

17-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The need to increase agricultural productivity without increasing the area under cultivation to support our increasing demand for quality food remains a challenge for the Indian farmers.

State Bank of India launches new feature on YONO Krishi Platform for farmers

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

India largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has introduced a new feature known as Kisan Credit Card Review on YONO Krishi.

PM launches financing facility of INR 100,000 crore under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

10-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of INR 100,000 crore.

India’s first Kisan Rail between Devlali-Danapur flagged off

08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar along with Railways minister Piyush Goyal has flagged off India’s first inaugural run of ‘Devlali-Danapur Kisan Rail’ through Video Conference recently.

ICAR, KVKs should develop area-wise models, guide farmers on best and diverse agricultural practices, says agri minister

06-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

A three-day zonal workshop of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh was organized from 29 – 31 July 2020.

Tomar launches the Sahakar Coop tube NCDC Channel

05-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

Bharti AXA launches crop insurance campaign Maharashtra, Karnataka

28-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote crop insurance among farmers, Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched its crop insurance campaign ‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’ for farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka to encourage them about their yield protection and financial security.

Launch of options in goods a timely step, says NCDEX CEO

27-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Terming the launch of Options in Goods a ‘timely step’, National Commodity Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) MD & CEO Vijay Kumar expressed confidence that bringing in the three Options contracts shall go hand in hand with the goals envisaged by the recently announced unprecedented Agri reforms.

FAIFA hails govt’s agri-reforms; appeals for smooth implementation, periodic review

22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops lauded and appreciated the series of initiatives introduced by the central government.

NCDEX to launch three feed, Industrial grade commodities option from July 27

21-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s leading agricultural commodity exchange has announced the launch of Options in Goods contracts on Rapeseed – Mustard Seed, Wheat and Maize –Feed/Industrial Grade.

Agri minister appeals farmers to insure crops by July 31, PMFBY for Kharif-2020 on full swing

18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for Kharif-2020 season is going on in full swing in various States and UTs of the country. Government of India has made enrolment free for all the farmers who only need to pay premium amount, the Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister appealed farmers.

Agri minister releases operational guidelines for formation, promotion of 10,000 FPOs

10-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar in a meeting with the states through Video Conferencing released a booklet on new operational guidelines for formation and promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

One Nation - One Scheme to benefit farmers, urged to enroll for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PHDCCI webinar

09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Agri-Business Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organized a webinar on Webinar on Crop and extreme weather Insurance in India Challenges and the Way Forward today.

No scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season, says fertilizer minister

08-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of chemicals & fertilizers, D V Sadananda Gowda has said that there is no scarcity of fertilizers across the country during ongoing Kharif season.

After recent farm act amendments, farmers can be assured of barrier-free trading, remunerative prices, says Tomar

07-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, rural development & panchayati raj Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government is taking all possible measures to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their produce.

‘FPOs will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues of development’, says Narendra Singh Tomar

06-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar today said that Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) will not only help in agricultural progress, but also create new avenues for the development of the country.

PM Narendra Modi reviews progress of Indian Council of Agricultural Research

05-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of agriculture research, extension and education in India through video conference recently.

Narendra Singh Tomar appeals farmers to adopt best agricultural practices during Kharif season

02-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has appealed to farmers to grow different varieties of crops keeping in view the type of farmland in order to make farming a gainful activity.

Locust swarm from Rajasthan has moved towards Haryana, Uttar Pradesh

29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Locust swarm was noticed in Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) in the morning of 26th June 2020 and control teams were deployed to eliminate the locusts. The leftover locusts regrouped and reached Rewari in Haryana yesterday evening where control operations were undertaken from yesterday till early today morning.

Government increases MSP of dehusked coconut by INR 129 per quintal for 2020 season

23-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Government of India has declared Minimum Support Price for mature dehusked coconut for the season 2020 at INR 2700 per quintal, thus hiking the MSP by 5.02 percent from INR 2571 per quintal during season 2019.

Agri minister asserts Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium role in formation of 10000 FPOs

15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations lies with the Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium.

Tomar launches internship programme of National Cooperative Development Corporation

14-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India), Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP) was launched recently Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.

KVIC welcomes increase in import duty on bamboo sticks

12-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

Khadi & Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has welcomed the central government’s decision to increase import duty on bamboo sticks from 10% to 25% will open up new avenues of self-employment in the country.

Centre allots INR 4000 crore to state govts under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ scheme

11-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare which is implementing ‘Per Drop More Crop’ has allocated INR 4000 crore to the State Governments.

NCDEX launches India’s first agri futures index

08-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) has launched India's first tradable agri futures index AGRIDEX.

Cabinet approves historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act; Farmers are free to sell their produce

03-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

In a historic decision, the union cabinet today approved historic amendment to the Essential Commodities Act. This is a visionary step towards transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income.

Cabinet approves short term loans repayment for agriculture, allied activities till August 31

01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval to extend repayment date up to 31 August 2020 for Standard Short-Term loans up to INR 3 lakh advanced for agriculture and allied activities by banks.

Covid-19 spread impacting basmati rice export destinations: APEDA

01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus have severely affected Indian basmati rice exports destination, with Iran being severely affected, APEDA said in its market intelligence report.

Agri minister hold reviews meeting on locust control operations

29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture & farmers' welfare Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting here today with both the Ministers of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary and Secretary (DAC&FW) Sanjay Agarwal to review the locust control operations

Govt steps up locust control operations across northern India

28-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Amidst a wave of locust swarms sweeping across western and northwestern India, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has stepped up locust control operations in the affected States of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

Govt promoting beekeeping with an aim to double farmers’ income, says Tomar

23-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said the government is promoting beekeeping as part of its aim to double farmers’ income.

Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 5, IMD report

17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department has said that this year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed as compared to the normal date of onset of 1 June.

Finance Minister announces INR 2 lakh crore credit to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme

15-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Understanding the need for credit in the amidst COVID 19 lockdown period, Indian finance minister, Nirmala Sitaraman has announced INR 2 lakh crore (USD $ 26.7 billion) to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme.

Grow what markets wants, Telangana CM directs farmers

14-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

What can be seen as interfering in the functioning of farmers' mandate, Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao is working on a policy that will allow the state government to decided which crop farmer will produce in the state.

FICCI's report on women participation in Indian agriculture released by Parshottam Rupala

13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Report on Women Participation in Indian Agriculture was released by Indian minister of state, agriculture and farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala at a webinar held in the capital recently

Entrepreneurship in agriculture can do wonders for rural economy, says Federation of Seed Industry of India Executive Director

13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture sector provides food for 1.3 billion people in India as well as support over 60% of the population for their livelihood and plays a crucial role in sustainable growth of the country's economy.

India release weather forecast for next five days

10-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department, has come out with its Summary and Forecast for All India weather over the next five days

Food Corporation of India purchase 233.51 lakh MT of wheat during Rabi season 2020-21

10-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

During the Rabi marketing season 2020-21, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured a total of 233.51 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, of the 241.36 lakh metric tonnes of wheat arrived.

Haryana state giving solar pump subsidy to farmers under Manohar Jyoti Yojana

09-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to meet farmers’ need of electricity for running water pumps, Haryana state government is providing a subsidy of INR 15,000 on setting up a 150-watt solar panel under Manohar Jyoti Yojana Scheme.

Indian agri minister calls to make soil nutrient a farmers’ movement

07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers' welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for making integrated soil nutrient management a farmers’ movement.

CSIR unveils Kisan Sabha App, connecting farmers with supply chain, freight transportation management system

01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has launched a mobile application, Kisan Sabha App connecting farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system.

Agri ministry adds 200 new mandis to e-NAM platform, aiming One Nation One Market

01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to connect all APMC markets under one platform, the agriculture ministry has added 200 new mandis to the e-NAM platform from seven states taking the total to 785 mandis

Direct marketing to de-congest farm produce from mandis during lockdown

26-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

With a view to de-congest farm produce from mandis across the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has asked the state governments to allow direct marketing of farm produce to bulk buyers/big retailers/processors etc.

New technologies much reach farmers through ICAR-KVK network, says Tomar

25-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers welfare affairs minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said in a review meeting that new technologies much reach the farmers through the network of ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

Govt starts Rabi season procurement of pulses, oilseeds in 20 states

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

As of 22 April 2020, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has announced that its agencies have started procuring pulses and oilseeds from 20 states

Modi lauds working of Farmer Producers Organization scheme in Maharashtra

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi has lauded the work of Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) work in Maharashtra during the ongoing lockdown imposed due to COVID19.

Agri ministry releases INR 17,793 cr under PM-KISAN scheme during the lockdown

21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme during the lockdown period from 24 March 2020 till 20 April 2020, about 8.89 crore (88.9 million) farmer families have been benefitted and an amount of INR 17,793 crore has been released so far.

Agri minister unveils mobile app for transportation of foodgrains, perishables during lockdown

17-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has today launched a farmer friendly mobile application, ‘Kisan Rath’ at Krishi Bhavan today

Govt sanctions INR 17,800 Cr loans, clears INR 2424 Cr under PMFBY insurance claim

16-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) 18.26 lakh applications have been sanctioned for loans worth INR 17,800 cr and INR 2424 crores have been disbursed to the beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

Give top priority to farmers and agriculture during lockdown, says Vice President

16-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has asked the Centre and State Governments to accord top priority to farmers and agriculture during the lockdown and advised them to facilitate the smooth conduct of farming activities and transportation of agri-produce during this period

Tomar launches all India agri transport call centre numbers to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables during lockdown

15-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the All India Agri Transport Call Centre to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables due to the COVID-19 threat.

Indian government releases the revised guidelines for agriculture, allied sectors that come into effect from April 20

15-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

With a view to restart the agricultural activities in the country, the Indian home ministry has released its additional revised guidelines that will come into force from 20 April 2020

Agri minister reviews ICAR activities during lockdown, over 5.48 CR farmers engaged via Krishi Vigyan Kendras

14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar reviewed activities of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in helping farmers overcome the problems arising due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the pandemic

National Fertilizers assures adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer during CONVID-19 lockdown

14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India government-owned fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd has assured that adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer communities during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country

Indian ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare rolls out initiatives during lockdown

13-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lock down period.

Sowing of the summer crops satisfactory despite coronavirus outbreak, says agri ministry

11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Sowing of the Summer Crops has progressed satisfactorily despite the difficulties experienced due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the 21-day lockdown effective since 24 March midnight to fight the COVID-19 disease

Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19

11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian Railways has identified 67 routes (134 trains) for Parcel Special Trains since the start of the lockdown for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds for agriculture purpose

Narendra Singh Tomar chairs meeting with state agriculture ministers to review relief steps for farmers

09-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting with the States through Video Conferencing (VC) here recently

Gujarat farmer develops biofortified carrot variety helping farmers

08-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Madhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety with high β-carotene and iron content developed by Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat is benefiting more than 150 local farmers in the area.

IIT Mandi sings tripartite deal for setting up three FPOs in Himachal Pradesh

07-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Enabling Women of Kamand (EWOK) Society has inked a tripartite deal with the National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development for setting up three Farmer Producer Organization in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

Bank of Baroda extends financial support to farmers due to CONVID-19

07-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bank of Baroda has announced various schemes for the agriculture sector and Emergency Credit Line for Farmer Producer Organization (FPO/ FPC)

India announces more relaxations for agriculture-farming sector from lockdown

04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian government has granted a slew of exemptions and relaxations for Agriculture and Allied sectors with respect to the 21-day lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak so as to ensure that the farmers do not suffer from any adverse fall out.

Chaudhary Charan Agriculture University to establish Custom Hiring Centre to help farmers

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University (CCSHAU), one of Asia's biggest and leading agricultural research universities in India has recently announced plans to establish Custom Hiring Centre for farmers in the coming months.

Home ministry writes to states on smooth harvesting, sowing operations; while maintaining social distancing

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) had sent an advisory to all States regarding granting of exception to Agricultural operations from lockdown restrictions to fight COVID-19, keeping in mind the harvesting and sowing season

Government adds warehouse, FPO trading features to eNAM platform

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to make usage of agriculture market convenient, Indian agriculture and farmers welfare ministry has added two new features on the electronic national agriculture market (e-NAM) platform so as to make it more convenient for growers to sell their produce at warehouses & collection centres established by farmer producer organizations

India issues advisory for farmers on Rabi crops in wake of COVID-19 spread

01-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has issued following Advisory for harvesting and threshing of Rabi crops and post-harvest, storage and Marketing of farm produce in the wake of COVID-19 threat

India gives benefits to farmers on crop loan repayments due to Covid-19 lockdown

31-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the wake of lockdown due to ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has extended the benefit of 2% Interest Subvention (IS) to Banks and 3% Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI) to all farmers up to 31st May, 2020 for all crop loans up to Rs.3 lakh

Subsidies provided in Agricultural Sector

29-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Some of the component/schemes through which the Government provides subsidies to farmers

Agriculture and allied activities exempted from lockdown, says Indian agri minister

28-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Government has granted relaxation in the nationwide lockdown for activities related to agriculture-farming and allied activities with a view to address problems being faced by the farming community. This will also ensure uninterrupted harvesting of crops.

India to convert 22,000 rural haats to Gramin Agricultural Markets

28-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

In Budget announcement 2018-19, Government of India has announced to develop and upgrade existing 22,000 rural haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs).

NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk, milk products

26-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Considering the dairy cooperatives account for the bulk of the organized liquid milk supply to consumers, it is important that they make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the supply of milk and milk products to consumers in this unprecedented situation created by COVID 19 virus.

Agriculture ministry announces action taken during lockdown

10-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures

Soil Health Card Scheme helped to achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production

19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has said the Soil Health Card Scheme has helped India achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production.

India supports 3.60 million female farmers with INR 847 Crore

07-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to empower female farmers in the country, India's agriculture & farmer's welfare ministry has supported over 3.60 million female farmers under the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP).

Indian agri minister launches two agriculture related mobile Apps

25-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.

Farmers will now have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipment at their doorstep Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said this while launching two mobile Apps

Fortum India inks MoU with Haryana Agri University to make fiber from paddy straw

08-Sep-2019 - 0 Comments.

Fortum India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University with the objective to establish collaboration in research about paddy and paddy straw

ZBNF: All you need to know about FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s pet project

26-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.

Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman presented an idea of zero budget farming at the lower house of parliament during her budget speech in the 17th Lok Sabha in July this year, urging the farmers of this nation

Ernakulam KVK launches farm service centre to support farmers

11-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.

In an effort to combat shortage of skilled labour for farming activities in the district, the Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a farm service centre equipped with a wide range of farm machineries and equipments to offer paid services in all kinds of farm initiatives

Farmers should get value for their product, says Indian agri minister

08-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.

There are new challenges in agriculture, small farmers need to be helped with technology at the ground level so that input costs can be reduced. The farmer should test his soil regularly and there is a need to speed up the pace of organic farming

Sowing of Kharif crops should be delayed in South and Central India, Skymet Weather

03-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.

Skymet Weather Services - India’s leading weather & agriculture risk monitoring company issued an advisory for farmers and landholders against sowing of crops for at least the next 10-15 days as Monsoon onset is going to be mild and the progress is expected to be sluggish in South

Better Food with Better Management – Cold Chain and its Benefits for Farmers

20-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.

India is predominantly an agricultural country. However, the emergence and rise of other sectors has led to it no longer having an agriculture driven economy

Budget 2019-20: Allocation for agriculture ministry raised by around 2.5 times

01-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture continues to be the main driver of the rural economy. Our hard-working farmers, supported by pro-farmer policies of our Government in the past four and half years, have produced agriculture commodities in record quantities

India provides cash benifits to 120 MN small, marginal farmer families

01-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.

To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government is launching the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). While presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament, the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal said, “Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year.

1000 mandis will be linked with e-NAM by 2020, says Indian agri minister

23-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a day-long conference on the theme, “How Government, Industry and Farmers can work together to Make Farming More Profitable”, in Mumbai on 23 January 2019

First interstate trade registered between two e-NAM

10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

What could be seen as a new era in farmers market trading, India's two Agricultural produce market committee (APMC) based in two states have traded for the first time.

India announces interest subvention scheme for farmers

09-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

With a view to ensuring availability of agriculture credit {including loans taken against Kisan Credit Card (KCC)} at a reasonable cost/at a reduced rate of 7% per annum to farmers, the Government of India, is implementing an interest subvention scheme of 2% for short term crop loans up to INR 300,000.

No shortage of urea or any other Fertilizer in the country, says minister

08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of State for Planning (IC) and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Rao Inderjit Singh, in a written reply to a question on neem coated urea, in Lok Sabha today, said that there is no shortage of urea or any other fertilizer in the country and availability is more than the sales.

SLCM Group bags Best Innovative Technology Initiative award for AGRI REACH

27-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with ‘ET Now Stars of Industry Awards - For Excellence in Learning & Development’ 2018 in the ‘Best Innovative Technology Initiative’ category.

SLCM agri­ financing arm raises INR 29 Crores through Symbiotics Group

25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Delhi based Agri­ Logistics group Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM)’s NBFC arm Kissandhan has today announced the raising of INR 29 Crores through an issue of non-convertible debentures that were subscribed by AAV Sarl, an affiliate of global impact investment company Symbiotics Group

Supporting livelihoods and nutrition of smallholder farmers in India

14-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

Bayer and the S M Sehgal Foundation (SMSF) – a non-profit organization supporting smallholder farmers in India – have announced the “Sustainability of Agriculture and Smallholder Development” project. Aim of the project is to improve farmers’ incomes by introducing them to easy-to-learn-and-adopt best agronomic practices.

Gram Sabhas to inform farmers about the enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna

01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.

Gram Sabhas across the country have been asked to inform the farmers about the enrolment and benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan (PMFBY) at the beginning of the Rabi Season.

India to create modern infrastructure for enhancing farm gate to retail outlet concept

27-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that a developed agri food value chain in the country can not only enhance the farm income of farmers but also make available quality food to the consumers.

SLCM files Patent for Real-time Monitoring of Quality Control Data in a Warehouse Management System

11-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar has applied for a patent with the India Patent Office

Farmers Welfare plan being implemented in 25 villages between June to July

04-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Indian ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 has launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan

India to spend USD 5 BN in agriculture sector till 2020

02-May-2018 - 0 Comments.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana" in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with the Central Share of INR 33,269.976 crore (USD 5 billion).

Over INR 45,000 Cr to be invested in storage, warehouses by 2020: JLL India Report

27-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

In a report released by JLL, India's largest real estate services firm, it is estimated that close to INR 45,000 crores (Cr) will be invested in creating storage facilities across India from 2018 - 2020.

Emerging clean-labeling trend boosts agriculture jobs, says Indeed.com data

19-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

Recent data from Indeed, the world’s no. 1 job site, indicates a gradually declining level of interest in jobs pertaining to agriculture and farming over the past year

CLFMA lauds agri infra focused 2018-19 budget announcement

05-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

CLFMA of India, the apex association representing the animal protein sector in India commends the government’s initiative to set up infrastructure funds for agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries

Important points of Indian agriculture Budget 2018-19

02-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

The budget of 2018 clearly reflects the commitment of the government towards agriculture and farmers welfare as well as Prime Minister’s pledge to double farmers income by 2022

Farmer Producer Companies exempted from tax: Budget 2018-19

01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

Farmer Producer Companies and having annual turnover up to Rs.100 crores in respect of their profit derived from such activities for a period of five years from financial year 2018-19.

India distributed 100 million soil health card to farmers during 2015-17

08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Singh said that the objective of soil health card (SHC) is to provide information about the Soil Health to 120 million farm holdings in the country

Alltech launches startup accelerator for second year

10-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

Following a highly successful first year, Alltech will select another cohort from across the world to participate in The Pearse Lyons Accelerator

Negligence in Pesticide management increasing farmers deaths in Maharashtra, says CSE

18-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

India’s abysmal management of pesticides has started taking a deadly toll – says Centre for Science and Environment

Sohan Lal Commodity completes eight years in operations

18-Aug-2017 - 0 Comments.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt. Ltd. (SLCM) is celebrating its 8th Foundation day this month. Founded on 13th August 2009, SLCM has in a short span of time emerged as a leader in scientific warehousing management in the country.

Indian Budget 2017: Farm credit fixed at $147 BN during 2017-18

01-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian finance minister, Arun Jaitley while presenting his fourth budget today has said that adequate credit would be made available to the farmers in time and the target for agricultural credit in 2017-18 has been fixed at a record level of $147 billion

India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan

29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently.

Cabinet approves interest waiver of two months for farmers on crop loans from Cooperative Banks

27-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for interest waiver for the two months of November and December, 2016 for farmers accessing short term crop loans from Cooperative Banks.

Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh

06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.

Government to support price of farmers’ products, if market price of pulses drops below support price

27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh has said that for the first time, Government has made provision to ascertain the sale of pulses on support price for the farmers.

India extend crop loan grace period by 60 days more

23-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian government is seized of the constraints faced by the farming community in repayment of loan dues within the prescribed time limit.

No separate policy for agricultural labourers

14-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

The Indian labour and employment ministry has made it clear that it has not appointed any committee/task force to frame policies for agricultural labourers

Agriculture scientists should develop techniques adaptable to marginal farmers needs

10-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Scientists should develop techniques adaptable to the needs of huge number of marginal farmers in the country, Indian agriculture & farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said.

Over 36 MN farmers covered under PM crop insurance scheme

08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

With the launch in kharif 2016 season, India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has made good progress, as it has covered over 26.50 per cent or 36.66 million farmers.

Ruchi Soya Launches Kisan Kalyan Ayojan with SBI

06-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In a view supporting farmers in availing the benefits of digital banking post demonetization, Ruchi Soya has partnered with India’s largest bank State bank of India

Indian agri ministry increase MSP of pulses by $5 to $8 for 2016-17

19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to push sowing of pulses, Indian agriculture ministry has decided to increase minimum support prices (MSP) of pulses in the range of $5.5 to $8.08 per quintal during 2016-17

Over 34 MN soil health cards disbursed, says agri ministry

19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide with soil health cards to farmers across the state, India has distributed 34.47 million soil health cards

Crop specific infrastructure creation scheme soon, says Harsimrat Kaur

03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.

India will soon introduce a scheme for crop specific infrastructure creation, Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, India minister of food processing industries (MoFPI) at the 6th Cold Chain Summit

India to initiate integrated farming on 100 KVKs

31-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

India will be converting its 100 agriculture science center into integrated farming, which will help enhance the income of the farmers and promote agriculture.

ICAR to train 2.4 MN farmers by 2022

24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide proper skills to farmers, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has decided to impart training to over 2.4 million farmers by 2022.

India to open agri science centre in all districts

20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

With a view to provide advance agricultural technical assistance, Indian agriculture ministry has announced at least one agriculture science centre-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) in all 687 districts of the country.

By next year about 140 million farmers will have Soil Health Card

18-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

The government is committed for the prosperity and welfare of farmers, for this purpose a number of initiatives have been taken during last two and half year.

Packaged food market valued at $51 mn in 2015, says study

16-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Clocking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 16 per cent, the packaged food market in India is expected to have crossed $51.5 million (mn) mark in 2015 as against $25 million in 2010, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-TechSci Research joint study.

India connects 250 agri markets to online platform

08-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

Giving a push to fill digital divide in agriculture sector, India has connected 250 Agricultural produce market committee to online platform, e-NAM.

Central Railside firm to set up 10 warehouses

11-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Central Railside Warehouse Company Ltd (CRWC), a subsidiary of Central Warehousing Corporation has planned 10 new warehouses with temperature controlled system at rail heads to facilitate handling and storage bagged commodities.

Tamil Nadu announces e-procurement of paddy

06-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

With a view to choke leakages in payment to farmers, Tamil Nadu has announced procurement of paddy through online system.

AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN

05-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for state for ministry of science & technology and earth sciences, Y S Chowdary has informed the upper house of parliament that the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) AGROMET service of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has crossed 19.1 million as on July 2016.

Indian Agri ministry extend cut-off date for submission of insurance proposals till August 10

03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.

With request from many states seeking more time to study Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Indian ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare have extended the cut-off date for the scheme.

Farmer friends number crosses 112,487 in 29 states

10-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.

India has said that farmer friends have been increased to 112,487 during 2015-16, Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala said in the lower house of the parliament recently.