Page 4 - Agricultural Sector

India's agriculture growth not helping farmers, prices at 10-year low

Infact, going into the crucial 2019 general elections, this could lead to big worries for the ruling BJP

This is how income of farmers can be doubled, shows ITC initiative

The income enhancement initiative has been introduced in four districts of Uttar Pradesh -- Ghazipur, Chandoli, Allahabad and Hathras -- and Bihar's Munger districts on pilot basis

Surplus or shortage: Proactive policies needed to serve farmers' interest

Experts call for a change in the narrative towards more diversified high-value production, better prices for farmers, marketing reforms, eco-friendly cultivation, among other things

'Although inadequate, increase in Minimum Support Price is welcome'

Promises to double farmers' income by 2022 will only be meaningful if they are supported by structural changes in agriculture

Agri related stocks rally;Chambal Fertilisers, Shakti Pumps hit 52-wk highs

Madras Fertilizers, FACT, RCF, Escorts, Shakti Pumps, Chambal Fertilisers and Roto Pumps were up 3% to 8% on the BSE.

Budget 2018: Agricultural related stocks gain; M&M, Escorts hit new high

Escorts, M&M,Action Construction Equipment, Shakti Pumps, PI Industries, Monsanto India, Excel Crop Care and UPL were up 2% to 6% on BSE.

Private investment in agricultural sector: Modi govt weighing easier norms

Higher investments by companies including PepsiCo., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., ITC Ltd., which buy from farmers in some states, could boost incomes faster