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NABARD lays emphasis on farmer producer organisation: official

NABARD believes the strategy of achieving higher growth in agriculture needs to be based on forming new farmer producer organisations (FPOs) and nurturing the existing ones

Modi asks farmers to end protests, slams 'foreign destructive interference'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to protesters to end their agitation against the new farm laws even as he questioned opposition parties for their sudden 'U-turn' on the reforms

Budget 2021: Agri infra cess of Rs 2.5 on petrol and Rs 4 on diesel

According to the Budget documents, Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess of Rs 2.5 per litre has been imposed on petrol and Rs 4 per litre on diesel

Fasal Bima Yojana mitigated risk, benefitted crores of farmers: PM Modi

The crop insurance scheme launched by his government has benefitted crores of farmers by mitigating farming risks against the vagaries of nature, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as it completed five years since its launch. In tweets, Modi also asked people to get information on how the 'PM Fasal Bima Yojana' has helped farmers from his NaMo app. "An important initiative to secure hardworking farmers from the vagaries of nature, PM Fasal Bima Yojana completes 5 years today. The Yojana has increased coverage, mitigated risk & benefitted crores of farmers. I congratulate all beneficiaries of the scheme," he said. "How has PM Fasal Bima Yojana ensured greater benefit to farmers? How has transparency been furthered in settlement of claims? These, and other aspects relating to PM-FBY have been answered through innovative content on the NaMo App's Your Voice Section," he added.

Explained: How the Punjabi diaspora is influencing farmer agitation

The agitation is a massive alliance of unions - as many as 472 unions are associated with the movement, of which 32 are leading it upfront, and at least 40 involved in the talks with the governments

A dead end

Govt cannot accept extreme demands of farmers

Statsguru: 6 charts explain why Punjab stands out on India's agrarian scene

A new study on agricultural markets that goes deeper into the realities of farm marketing in India offers timely insights

A sector with the potential to bloom

The government has recognised floriculture as an export-oriented sunrise industry though the bulk of its output is consumed in the domestic market due to steadily swelling local demand

Punjab residents launch campaign to solicit NRIs' support for farmers

A group of Punjab residents has launched an online campaign urging NRIs to come to India to lend moral and material support to farmers protesting against the Centre's agriculture laws.

Agritech charts a different course for the primary tiller of the land

From warehousing, water credit to farmland management, these start-ups are helping farmers thrive

Best of BS Opinion: India's farm reforms, Covid-19 vaccine, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Narendra Singh Tomar likely to meet agitating farmer unions on Monday: Shah

Protesters to hold fast today; Haryana toll collection to be halted from Dec 25

Farm reforms: Now, a three-act tragedy

The fairy tale outcome of these reforms would be better infrastructure and market access, which could take the rural economy to new heights

SC asks Centre to consider putting contentious farm laws on hold

Not desirable, says govt; SC upholds right to protest

Some movement, finally

Idea of a committee to address farmers' protests has merits

Statsguru: Why Punjab farmers stand out among major agrarian states

On nine parameters, Punjab is a case of extremes: Excelling in some, while under severe stress in others

Agri reforms will link farmers directly to market, send middlemen out: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the agriculture reforms introduced by the government will connect farmers directly to the market and "send middlemen out of the system"

This entrepreneur uses tech to help farmers improve cultivation methods

His first product was an AI-enabled I-card that mapped crops, soil and pesticides relevant to the farmer, and helped him buy inputs compatible with his needs

Conserving groundwater

Rules must contain wasteful use in agriculture

Farm Bills offer revolutionary changes for farmers, says agriculture expert

This price discovery by the farmers will certainly benefit them and get them larger portion of the market margins, which was hitherto enjoyed by the traders, according to the expert