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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moringa Farming in India: A Green Revolution in the Making
25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the heart of India’s agricultural landscape, a green revolution is unfolding—one that promises economic prosperity and nutritional security. The Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree, is at the center of this transformation.
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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.
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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.
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Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season
01-Jan-2024 - 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 2024 season recently.
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Dvara E-Registry wins World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recognized for innovation in agricultural technology, Dvara E-Registry has been named one of the 12 winners of the World Economic Forum’s Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge. The company's digital platforms are paving the way for a new era of sustainable farming and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers across India.
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Mani Viswanath takes over as TRCMPU Administrative Committee Convener
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mrs Mani Viswanath recently assumed charge as the Administrative Committee Convener of Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU), after Shri N Bhasurangan stepped down from the post.
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Mitsubishi Corporation's rice-paddy methane reduction project approved under J-Credit scheme
29-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has announced that its application for the registration of its Rice-paddy methane-reduction project under Japan's J-Credit Scheme has been approved by the certification committee.
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Cabinet approves MSP for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24.
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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.
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Amit Shah inaugurates state-of-the-art advanced organic testing laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah recently inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Advanced Organic Testing Laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy, Gandhinagar.
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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.
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Amit Shah unveils world’s first nano DAP liquid fertiliser
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
World’s first Nano DAP Liquid Fertiliser by IFFCO was introduced today by Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation Amit Shah at IFFCO Sadan, New Delhi in an effort to provide farmers the means to boost productivity & help increase their income.
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NCAER releases report on how to make India a global powerhouse in farm machinery
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is one of India’s premier economic policy research think tanks latest report on the “Making India a Global Powerhouse in Farm Machinery Industry” was released by Mrs. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at Krishi Bhawan on recently.
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Best Agrolife becomes first agrochemical company manufacture Propaquizafop Technical in India
13-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited, a leading player in the Indian agrochemical industry, has been granted registration for the indigenous manufacturing of Propaquizafop u/s 9(3) by Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee in the 443 rd meeting.
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Innovative Technology Accelerating Agriculture Advancement
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Science led innovations have revolutionised the development agenda globally across sectors. The impact of science and new technologies on society has been experienced by humanity in the recent pandemic. Technology is also a key driver for meeting our SDGs. It is imperative that we keep pace with the fast-moving technology advancements for accelerating our economic and social progress.
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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.
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Drip Irrigation is efficiently watering down the cost of Basmati rice cultivation
22-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Scented (Basmati) rice, a unique product of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, is known for its aromatic quality and high economic value. It generates about three times higher prices than coarse rice.
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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.
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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.
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Best Agrolife gets registration for manufacturing of its proprietary ternary insecticide ronfen
14-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Best Agrolife Limited (BAL), one of the fastest-growing agrochemical company in India, made two major announcements today. On Thursday, the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee granted the registration for the indigenous manufacturing of the company's much-awaited patented ternary insecticide to BAL u/s 9 (3) in the 437th RC meeting.
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Sound Agriculture, Shell Collaborate on nitrogen emissions study
23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sound Agriculture and Shell New Energies US (Shell) have collaborated to launch a feasibility study to measure the economic and environmental impact of reducing agriculture-related nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions.
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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.
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OrgFarm empowering rural women drive economic growth
15-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Since inception, OrgFarm has always strived to provide the highest quality of pure, healthy organic foods to our consumers and to offer a healthier and more abundant life for all.
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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.
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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”.
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Simplified legal processes for small-scale green hydrogen production methods will greatly benefit India
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Environment Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a Webinar on Global Development in Hydrogen Safety on 24 of January 2022 with Eminent Speakers Dr Jan Roar Bakke, Executive Vice President, Gexcon Norway, Geirmund Vislie, Vice President – Hydrogen Safety, Gexcon AS and Rajendra Narkhede, Senior Vice President, Gexcon India.
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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.
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Piyush Goyal: By 2025 we can increase leather exports to over USD 10 billion
27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal has said that India’s leather industry should aspire to be No.1 in the world.
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Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, says Meghalaya forest minister
22-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Pandemic is nothing, but climate change is going to be devastating, said James Sangma, Cabinet Minister for Forest & Environment and Power, Meghalaya while delivering a keynote address virtually on Monday night on day one of the TiE Sustainability Summit 2021, on being organised by TiE Hyderabad.
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Ambuja Cements support farmers, to procure biomass fuel for its plants
09-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Burning crop residue after harvesting is detrimental to soil health and has a negative economic impact on farmers and local communities. Additionally, this also contributes to air pollution and aids the challenges posed by climate change.
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IAAG writes to the Prime Minister for approval of gene-editing guidelines in India
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Agriculture Advancement Group (IAAG) International, founded by the stalwarts of Agricultural sector from India and abroad have written to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressing serious concern on the inordinate delay in the approval of Draft Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Genome/Gene-Edited Plants by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulatory body under the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
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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).
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Best Crop Science granted registration for indigenous manufacturing Trifloxystrobin Technical
27-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Best Crop Science LLP (BCS), a leading player and one of the largest manufacturers of agro-inputs, has announced that Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee has granted registration for indigenous manufacturing of Trifloxystrobin Technical u/s 9(3). With this new addition, BCS shall become the first agrochemical industry to manufacture and market Trifloxystrobin in India.
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Animal Husbandry, Dairying Schemes, Special livestock package gets revising, realigning approval from cabinet
15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of a special livestock sector package consisting of several activities by revising and realigning various components of the Government of India's schemes for the next 5 years starting from 2021-22.
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Cabinet approves modifications in Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval to the following modifications in the Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’.
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Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse, Central Warehousing Corporation
24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Taking another step towards implementing the direction of “Minimum Government Maximum Governance” given by Prime Minister, promoting ease of doing business and bringing private sector efficiencies in Public Sector Undertakings.
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Cabinet approves subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilizers for 2021-22
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22(till the present season).
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Renewable energy, agri-tech; UK farmers fresh choice post COVID-19
13-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Propel, a finance company surveyed farmers across the country to reveal their economic outlook across the sector, and found that 75 percent of farmers are looking to acquire assets after tractors and trailers in the next 12 months.
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RFCL gets cabinet approval to revive neem coated urea plant
10-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of the applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 read with its amendment dated 7 Oct 2014 for the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL).
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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.
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NGT forms committee to review poultry waste for inland aquaculture
07-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to study the sustainability of inland aquaculture practices in the country and sought a report in three months, according to a media report.
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Govt procures over 80.52 MT of paddy benefiting 11.94 million farmers
05-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has procured over 80.52 million tonnes of paddy (includes Kharif crop 70.69 million tonnes and Rabi crop 9.82 million tonnes) up to 4 June 2021 during the ongoing season Kharif 2020-21.
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IPGA urges govt to allay fear of traders about stock monitoring exercise
02-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for the pulses trade and industry in India held a press conference to draw the attention of the government towards the effects on the trade following the instructions issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
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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.
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Bayer's support to smallholder farmers partnership model recognized by United Nations
08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Better Life Farming (BLF), Bayer’s multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) Forum as part of its 2021 Build Back Better Infrastructure Awards.
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Cabinet approves MoU with Fiji for cooperation in the field of agriculture, allied sectors
06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of the Republic of India and Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Fiji for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
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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.
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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.
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Cabinet increase MSP of Copra by INR 375 per quintal for 2021 season
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of copra for 2021 season.
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Provide level playing field to Agri-NBFCs in Budget 2021-22, writes NAFA CEO
26-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and allied activities employ more than 50 percent of the workforce and yet remain largely unorganized and fragmented. Even after showing the silver lining during the gruelling economic slowdown induced by an unforeseen pandemic, the Indian agribusiness is not flourishing to its full capacity.
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UPL wins the Best Patent Portfolio Award in the CII- Industrial IP Awards 2020
12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd. has won the Sixth CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating enterprises that have embraced IP generation and protection to fuel their business and economic growth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cabinet approves INR 2500 crore for procuring apples under market intervention scheme in J&K
21-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for the current season also i.e. 2020-21 on the same terms and condition as was done in J&K during last season i.e. 2019-20.
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute Assam campus at Gogamukh inaugurated
28-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture & farmers affairs minister recently inaugurated Narendra Singh Tomar dedicated to the nation yesterday the campus of the new Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Gogamukh, Assam, IARI Assam
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Cabinet approves Rabi crops MSP for marketing season 2021-22
21-Sep-2020 - 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 (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.
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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.
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Kellogg expands its partnership with Technoserve, to improve livelihoods of wheat farmers in Uttar Pradesh
08-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kellogg Company and TechnoServe have announced the ‘Improving Livelihoods for Smallholder Farming Households in Uttar Pradesh’ program for the economic empowerment of smallholder wheat farmers in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, a state that contributes significantly to India’s total agricultural output.
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NMIMS SAST launches B.Sc. Hons agriculture programme
18-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to generate agri-professionals for guiding farmers to uplift their standard of living through economic benefits, NMIMS School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SAST) in Dhule district of Maharashtra, has launched 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme.
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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.
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Cabinet approves financing facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'
09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
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Cabinet approves setting up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In pursuance of ensuring growth in several sectors, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15000 crore.
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Stellapps receives technology pioneer award from World Economic Forum
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps, the Bengaluru based market leader in the Indian dairy tech space, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers”.
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Van Dhan Kendras innovative initiatives helping tribals during ongoing COVID-19 crisis
05-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Van Dhan Kendras, established under the scheme initiated by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs are leading the way in helping tribals generate their livelihood in these distressed times.
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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.
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Modi cabinet increases Kharif crops MSP by over 50% for marketing season 2020-21
02-Jun-2020 - 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 (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2020-21 by over 50 percent.
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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.
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Tribal ministry includes 23 additional minor forest produce items in MSP list
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministry of tribal affairs has announced the inclusion of 23 additional minor forest produce (MFP) to its Minimum Support Price (MSP) list.
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Cabinet approves fisheries scheme for sustainable, responsible blue revolution
21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to give a push to fisheries sector, Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India.
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Cabinet approves interest waiver for Hindustan Organic Chemicals
21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for waiver of interest of INR 7.59 crore (USD $1 million) on government of India loans of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited
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Tribal ministry raises MSP for 49 minor forest produce due to COVID 19
02-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In a crucial announcement affecting the livelihoods of tribal gatherers, the ministry of tribal affairs today revised the minimum support price (MSP) for minor forest produce (MFP) of 49 items
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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)
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COVID19: Assocham calls for graded opening of economy, support to farm sector in harvest season
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Committing itself to work with the Centre and the state governments to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Assocham has formulated a calibrated approach for re-opening of the economic activities in phases, putting agriculture adhering to the safety SOPs.
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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
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Budget 2020: Export target of USD 14 BN set for aquaculture sector
01-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian finance and corporate affairs minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting 2020-21 budget has set a target of USD 14 billion (INR 1 lakh crore) from blue economy exports.
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India offers assistance for organic farming
18-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Realizing the potential and benefits of organic farming and to improve the economic condition of farmers in the country, Government of India is promoting organic farming through the dedicated schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
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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.
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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.
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Indian Commerce Ministry holds first national workshop on Agri Export Policy
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The first national workshop on the agri export policy, approved by Cabinet recently, was held in New Delhi toda
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India clears MoU with Denmark in animal husbandry, dairying
27-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The MoU was signed on 16 April 2018.
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India approves three year action plan of agricultural education division & ICAR institutes
13-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of the scheme for Agricultural Education Division and ICAR Institutes with an outlay of Rs.2225.46 crore[Rs. 2197.51 crore + Rs. 27.95 crore (State share)
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Cabinet approves USD 745 MN for micro irrigation fund with NABARD
16-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved an initial Corpus of INR 5,000 crore (USD 745 million) for setting up of a dedicated “Micro Irrigation Fund” (MIF) with NABARD
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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).
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Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue
12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields
10-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a MoU between India and Philippines in the field of agriculture and related fields
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India allocates $1.70 BN for Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund
12-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a 'Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund' (DIDF) with an outlay of USD $1.70 billion (INR 10,881 crore)
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India approves MoU with Brazil on Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
01-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Brazil for cooperation in the fields of Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
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Cabinet approves agreement with Poland in agriculture, allied sectors
24-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
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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.
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Indian cabinet approves MoU with UAE for cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors
18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates in the field of agriculture and allied sectors
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Central government give nod for new Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Jharkhand
18-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the 12th Plan Proposal of the DARE/ICAR Plan Scheme of the 'Establishment of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI)-Jharkhand'.
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PM Modi clears MoU on agriculture, allied sectors with Kenya
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kenya on bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
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India approves MoU with Portugal in the field of agriculture, allied sectors
04-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Indian union cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors between India and Portugal.
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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
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Indian food ministry procures 34,546 tonnes of pulses
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has said government agencies have procured 34546.69 tonnes of pulses during the ongoing 2016-17 Kharif Marketing Season (KMS).
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India forms committee for monitoring bird flu
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at an increase in bird flu cases in the country, Indian government today constituted a Committee headed by Joint Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) to maintain constant vigil on the situation arising out of avian influenza (H5N8).
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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.
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Veterinary Council of India get additional land
05-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for transfer two acres of land from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi to the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) on lease basis for a period of 99 years at a total lease rent of Rs.8,01,278/- @ Rs. 1 per sq. meter per year.
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India set up new committee for fodder development
18-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With a view to solve issue related to fodder for cattle across the country, India has set up a new committee that will look into fodder development.
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India loses 15-25 per cent potential crop output due to pests, says Hukmdev Narayan Yadav
20-Jul-2016 - 0 Comments.
Hukmdev Narayan Yadav, Chairman, Standing Committee of Parliament on Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has called for concerted efforts to forge a R&D-led strategy to save the loss of crops due to pests, weeds and diseases.
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India sign MoU with Lithuania on agri cooperation
25-Mar-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Lithuania for cooperation in the field of agriculture
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CCEA Approves MSP for Rabi crops of 2019-20 to be made in Rabi marketing season 2020-21
22-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi Crops of 2019-20 to be marketed in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21.
