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Page 13 - Agriculture Sector

A question of answers

Book review of All the Wrong Turns: Perspectives on the Indian Economy

A question of answers
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 11:44 PM IST

Dangers of shifting agriculture

Permanent farming is the only solution

Dangers of shifting agriculture
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 9:33 AM IST

Don't chase numbers

FPOs will work well only if constraints are removed

Don't chase numbers
Updated On : 06 Mar 2020 | 10:42 AM IST

Some improvement in agriculture, but clear recovery not in sight yet

A few data points show improvement, but their sustainability, and recovery in other major economic indicators is vital

Some improvement in agriculture, but clear recovery not in sight yet
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 10:42 PM IST

Agritech platform Clover raises $5.5 mn from investors including Omnivore

The company said in a statement that it has raised this amount in Series A funding from Omnivore alongside existing investors Accel and Mayfield

Agritech platform Clover raises $5.5 mn from investors including Omnivore
Updated On : 13 Feb 2020 | 5:57 PM IST

Agri sector faces issues in implementation of policy reforms: Niti Aayog

The states should be encouraged to play an active role in the overall growth of the agriculture sector, said NITI Aayog member

Agri sector faces issues in implementation of policy reforms: Niti Aayog
Updated On : 05 Feb 2020 | 10:21 PM IST

Fashion stylist Prasad Bidapa's take on the best and worst things in Budget

It is likely that this Budget will help farmers in particular as it offers good incentives for the agriculture sector

Fashion stylist Prasad Bidapa's take on the best and worst things in Budget
Updated On : 02 Feb 2020 | 1:11 AM IST

Budget 2020 gives the agri sector the much needed push

This year's budget announcement to promote organic fertilizers and rationalising the use of chemical fertilizers further augments efforts towards promoting ZBNF

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Updated On : 01 Feb 2020 | 7:29 PM IST

Economic Survey: New firm creation higher in services sector than mfg, agri

The survey also said that there is a need to invest in ramping up India's statistical infrastructure. It also said that India has made impressive improvements in several social development indicators

Economic Survey: New firm creation higher in services sector than mfg, agri
Updated On : 31 Jan 2020 | 6:22 PM IST

Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for agriculture sector

Need improvement in fishing gear, infra for deep sea fishing, collection, storage and traceability of harvest, and processing of aqua produce

Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for agriculture sector
Updated On : 21 Jan 2020 | 10:35 PM IST

Grapes exports up 21% during Apr-Oct; untimely rains may lead to crop loss

Domestic consumers may have to pay higher prices due to crop damage

Grapes exports up 21% during Apr-Oct; untimely rains may lead to crop loss
Updated On : 04 Jan 2020 | 5:32 PM IST

Unseasonal rains damage paddy worth over Rs 8,000 cr in Chhattisgarh

The huge stocks of paddy that the farmers had maintained for selling were reportedly damaged following heavy rains in the state the past three days

Unseasonal rains damage paddy worth over Rs 8,000 cr in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 03 Jan 2020 | 5:03 PM IST

Plug the gaps

Govt must address the glaring deficiencies of the Seed Bill

Plug the gaps
Updated On : 19 Dec 2019 | 9:07 AM IST

Govt plans to set up dedicated platform to promote agriculture start-ups

Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium Managing Director Neelkamal Darbari said the role of agri startups comes at the pre-harvest stage

Govt plans to set up dedicated platform to promote agriculture start-ups
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 8:23 PM IST

Fadnavis asks govt to ease insurance norms for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers

Fadnavis met Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the issue of farmers suffering losses due to untimely showers in various parts of the state in the last few weeks.

Fadnavis asks govt to ease insurance norms for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 11:51 PM IST

Of farm loans and waivers: Are they helping the Indian farmer?

In this podcast, Business Standard's farm editor helps us understand RBI's report on agri credit review

Of farm loans and waivers:  Are they helping the Indian farmer?
Updated On : 19 Sep 2019 | 8:20 PM IST

Misuse of agriculture credit

RBI report provides damning evidence

Misuse of agriculture credit
Updated On : 19 Sep 2019 | 9:52 AM IST

Reforming agriculture

Farming needs to be made profitable

Reforming agriculture
Updated On : 29 Jul 2019 | 12:35 AM IST

Tepid credit offtake, dipping tractor sales hint at farm sector slowdown

Delayed monsoon arrival in parts of the country compounds farmers' woes; overall kharif sowing down by 12%

Tepid credit offtake, dipping tractor sales hint at farm sector slowdown
Updated On : 13 Jul 2019 | 11:36 PM IST

PDS and the decline of farming

Education and the consequent rise in aspirations has also resulted in many veering away from agriculture

PDS and the decline of farming
Updated On : 14 Jun 2019 | 8:56 PM IST