AfDF invest $99 million for development of rice cultivation value chains in West Africa

27-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved initial funding of $99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project.  

Maharashtra farmers adopt HDPS to boost cotton productivity

07-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

 Cotton farmers in Maharashtra are transforming their cultivation practices by adopting the High-Density Planting System (HDPS), a method set to significantly enhance productivity while addressing challenges of low yields and labour shortages.

Fisheries Ministry designates CMFRI as Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation

15-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Fisheries under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation.

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.  

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.

Top 10 Tractors Powering Indian Agriculture

15-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

Tractors, the iron steeds of Indian agriculture, have revolutionized the landscape since their introduction in the early 20th century. Replacing backbreaking manual labor, these powerful machines have enabled large-scale cultivation, increased efficiency, and boosted overall agricultural output.

How to set up Pudina (Mint) Farm in India

13-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

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Top 10 Tractors in the world

07-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

The tractor, a symbol of agricultural progress, has revolutionized farming since its invention in the late 19th century. These powerful machines have replaced manual labor, increased efficiency, and enabled large-scale cultivation.

DCM Shriram Foundation, Sattva Knowledge Institute call for a water vulnerability index, to address India’s looming water crisis

02-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

DCM Shriram Foundation, supported by DCM Shriram, a leading conglomerate in India with a strong presence in agriculture, and Sattva Knowledge Institute, a knowledge platform for the impact ecosystem, today launched the report titled, Transforming Crop Cultivation: Advancing Water Efficiency in Indian Agriculture to identify actionable solutions to address the ongoing water crisis in the Indian agriculture sector.

Top Tomato Producing States in India

28-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

India is a major player in the global tomato market, with a significant portion of its agricultural sector dedicated to tomato cultivation.

NMIMS SAST organizes workshop on good agricultural practices for papaya farmers

20-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

The NMIMS School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAST) along with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, and Jai Swaminarayan Banana Farmers' Producers Company, Tardi, joined forces to host a 'Farmer-Scientist-Industry Workshop on Good Agricultural Practices for Papaya Cultivation' on 18 March 2024.

Mahindra unveils 6RO Paddy Walker transplanter in Tamil Nadu

12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, and the world’s largest tractor manufacture by volume, has launched a new 6 row paddy transplanter called the Mahindra 6RO Paddy Walker in Tamil Nadu.

Opportunities in Multi-Grain Farming and Outlook for 2030 in India

23-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

 As India's population continues to surge, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly crucial. In this context, multi-grain farming, the cultivation of multiple cereal and legume crops on the same land in a single season or in succession, emerges as a promising approach.

Marut Drones receives world's first patent for direct seeding device

22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Marut Drones, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has been granted the world's first utility patent for its innovative direct seeding device designed for rice cultivation.

Transforming Rice Cultivation for a Sustainable Future

17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer's innovative Direct-Seeded Rice system is revolutionizing rice cultivation, reducing water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and labor dependency. Learn how this transformative approach is set to change the agricultural landscape.

Rallis India’s new insecticide Benzilla to target BPH, help protect paddy yields

29-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry has launched its differentiated crop protection product, ‘Benzilla’.

Bayer, GenZero, and Shell join hands to reduce methane emissions in rice cultivation

09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Bayer, GenZero, and Shell Energy India Private Limited, alongside other experts, have embarked on a mission to combat methane emissions in rice cultivation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work For Humankind India: Lenovo's smarter technology supports the millet revival, aiming to benefit over 200 households in Kerala

25-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Following the global success of Lenovo's Work For Humankind initiative, Lenovo announces the launch of its India edition of Work For Humankind, which will use Lenovo's smarter technology to revive millet cultivation in the scenic village of Kanthalloor, Kerala.

Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population and India is the second-biggest consumer after China. Rice cultivation in India occurs mostly under rainfed conditions, which makes the crop highly vulnerable to unpredictable weather conditions.

Singatalur Lift Irrigation Drip Scheme enables maize farmers to get higher yields with reduced input costs

In India, maize is predominantly a Kharif crop, with almost 85 percent under cultivation, whereas rabi maize corresponds to 15% of the area. Despite having the largest area under maize cultivation, the yield per hectare is still lower than the world average.

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.

Ankur Seeds launches world's first GMS based Indian bean hybrids

24-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

In order to solve problems in crop cultivation practices, Ankur Seeds has successfully launched World's First GMS Based 'Indian Bean (Dolichos) Hybrids'.

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.

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”.

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.

Brawijaya University develops IoT-based system for melon cultivation

24-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Brawijaya University (UB) has developed an internet of things (IoT)-based system for melon cultivation, currently being implemented at the Agro Techno Park in Malang, East Java.

Corteva uses science based sustainable solutions to support rice growers against brown plant-hoppers

13-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, uses science-based solutions to proactively manage brown plant hoppers (BPH) menace in paddy farming.

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.

TAFE launches puddling special tractors for Andhra Pradesh

28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian tractor major and world’s third-largest tractor manufacturer, TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, launched the Massey Ferguson 244 DI – Puddling Special tractors in the 44 hp range, for paddy cultivation.

BASF Venture Capital invests in Indian hydroponics firm UrbanKisaan

16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in the Indian startup UrbanKisaan, which specializes in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens and herbs in tropical urban environments. This is BVC’s first investment in an early stage business focusing on India.

Disastrous consequences of surge in cultivation of illegal HtBt cotton, FSII & NSAI write to government

20-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Quality seeds for farmers is the first step towards growing quality produce and better yield. Research and development ensure that the challenges faced by farmers are resolved and they get better varieties to fight pests and diseases.

Arya organizing training in mushroom cultivation for farmers across the country

18-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India's leading post-harvest Agri-Tech player, Arya Collateral is organising a knowledge series for farmers across India as an outcome of their National Program 'Samvad 4 Safalta' organised earlier this year. The first session to be held on 22 June 2021 is training in Mushroom cultivation by expert Mushroom Cultivator Rajesh Singh.

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.

NMPB and CSIR-NBRI sign MoU to promote cultivation, production of medicinal plants

06-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPS) and the National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) signed an MoU for extending joint collaborative efforts to boost the cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbs in India.

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.

Cultivation, processing of aromatic plants doubles incomes of farmers in Himachal

06-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

Farmers in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, keen for new livelihood options to supplement their income from traditional crops like maize, paddy, and wheat, have found a new lease of life.

Paddy procurement touches 506 lakh tonnes during 2020-21 Kharif Marketing Season

06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, paddy procurement has recorded an increase of 24.98% at 506.00 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) as on 4 January 2021, against the last year corresponding purchase of 405.10 LMT.

Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21: Paddy procurement shows increase of 23.70% over last year

20-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.

Paddy procurement exceeds by 22.43% during 2020-21

20-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is progressing at a fast pace in the procuring States/UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, J&K and Kerala with the purchase of over 98.19 Lakh MT of paddy up to 19 October 2020 from 8.54 lakh farmers valuing INR 18539.86 crore at MSP rate of INR 18880 per MT.

Corteva Agriscience introduces technology, sustainability initiatives for corn farmer across five states

13-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), the global agriculture company today said that it has undertaken several initiatives to enable corn crop mechanization and empower farmers which, in the first year of implementation, helped to improve yield with less water usage, reduced cost of cultivation and, critically, increased farmer incomes.

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 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

Bt cotton only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by govt, agri minister

16-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the government of India.

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.

Indian cultivation of BT cotton crops estimated at 32.26 MN bales during 201-20

31-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Area, production and productivity of Bt. cotton has increased steadily since its introduction in India, barring minor fluctuation in few years. Details of year-wise area under cotton, Bt. cotton, production and yield of cotton during 2002-03 to 2019-20

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

Close to 50 MN farmers benefited from implementation of modern techniques in agriculture

25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

As per the results of ‘Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households’ conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in 2013, about 63.5 percent of the agricultural households in the rural areas of the country reported cultivation as their principal source of income. Details of the number of farmers still following age old practices are not available in the Survey.

India's records increase in coconut cultivation in the last four years

06-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.

India has made unprecedented progress in coconut cultivation from mid 2014 to 2018 and now it has become the leading country in coconut production and productivity

Sikkim: A Totally Organic Farming State in India

28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.

Organic farming is a crop production system which excludes the cultivation of genetically modified crops & the use of chemicals viz. fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and livestock feed additives.

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.