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Kharif sowing picks up as rains revive, cotton and pulses gain most
Official data showed that among major kharif crops, acreage of pulses was almost 7 per cent more than last year
 "Kharif sowing picks up as rains revive, cotton and pulses gain most")
Govt working on scheme to promote natural farming: Narendra Singh Tomar
Tomar also urged scientists to provide their research inputs to reap more benefits from traditional methods of farming
 "Govt working on scheme to promote natural farming: Narendra Singh Tomar")
Economic Survey: Farm credit over Rs 7.36 trn disbursed in H1 of FY'22
Farm credit worth over Rs 7.36 trn has been disbursed to farmers during the first six months of the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to the Economic Survey.
 "Economic Survey: Farm credit over Rs 7.36 trn disbursed in H1 of FY'22")
Agri exports likely to cross $50 bn this fiscal: Commerce ministry
The country's exports of agricultural products increased 23.21 per cent to USD 31.05 billion in April-November 2021 and is expected to cross USD 50 billion for the "first time" this fiscal
 "Agri exports likely to cross $50 bn this fiscal: Commerce ministry")
Best of BS Opinion: Reform in agriculture, public investment push and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday
 "Best of BS Opinion: Reform in agriculture, public investment push and more")
PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
PDPS is part of the broader bouquet of schemes called Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that was launched in September 2018
 "PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress")
Laddoo, bhangra mark farm law protest anniversary at Singhu border
Thousands of them flocked to the site over the last few days
 "Laddoo, bhangra mark farm law protest anniversary at Singhu border")
SKM sends letter to PM Narendra Modi, lists six demands
This comes after the SKM, the main group spearheading the year-long agitation, decided to meet again on November 27 to chalk out a future course of action
 "SKM sends letter to PM Narendra Modi, lists six demands")
Repeal of farm laws: Ghazipur border erupts with joy and jalebis
Though elated after PM's announcement, farmers say agitation for MSP law to continue
Farm laws: A Bill to repeal is a must, say former Union Law Secretary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the constitutional process required to do so will be completed in the Winter session
 "Farm laws: A Bill to repeal is a must, say former Union Law Secretary")
Growth rate of agricultural emissions picking up since 2015, shows data
Share of agriculture in India's emissions may be falling, but it still accounts for a fifth of the total
 "Growth rate of agricultural emissions picking up since 2015, shows data")
Indian agri waste recycling project wins Prince William's Earthshot Prize
A Delhi-based entrepreneur's agricultural waste recycling project was named among the winners
Over 50% agricultural families in debt with average loan of Rs 74K in 2019
Over 50 per cent of agricultural households in the country were in debt with average outstanding loan per household at Rs 74,121 in 2019, says a survey conducted by National Statistical Office
 "Over 50% agricultural families in debt with average loan of Rs 74K in 2019")
43 persons arrested, 5 cases registered so far during farm protest: Tomar
The Delhi Police has arrested 43 persons and registered five cases so far during the ongoing farmer agitation against the Centre's farm laws
 "43 persons arrested, 5 cases registered so far during farm protest: Tomar")
Second Covid wave not to impact India's agri sector in any way: Niti Aayog
Niti Aayog Member (Agriculture) Ramesh Chand said the second Covid wave will not impact the Indian agriculture sector as rural areas saw spread of infections in May when activities were minimum.
 "Second Covid wave not to impact India's agri sector in any way: Niti Aayog")
Second Covid wave not to impact India's agri sector in any way: Niti Aayog
Niti Aayog Member Ramesh Chand said the second Covid-19 wave will not impact the Indian agri sector as rural areas saw spread of infections in May when agriculture activities remained minimum
 "Second Covid wave not to impact India's agri sector in any way: Niti Aayog")
From tax exemptions to jobs, here's what Indians expect from Budget 2021
The new findings were revealed in an online survey conducted by YouGov in which 1,015 people participated
 "From tax exemptions to jobs, here's what Indians expect from Budget 2021")
Imperative to counter a false narrative
The laws specifically provide layers of protection to our farmers, giving them legal safeguards to counter any unwarranted claims of corporations
Separate emission norms for agri machinery, construction equipment: Govt
The government on Sunday said it has issued draft notification for separate emission norms for agriculture machinery and construction equipment vehicles.
 "Separate emission norms for agri machinery, construction equipment: Govt")
Farm start-up Kamatan raises Rs 17.5 cr fresh equity during lockdown
UK-based Global Innovation Fund and existing investor Elevar have infused capital, which will help Kamatan leverage its partnerships with farmer producer organisations
 "Farm start-up Kamatan raises Rs 17.5 cr fresh equity during lockdown")
