Page 16 - Agriculture

PM calls for bolstering efforts to tackle climate change impact on farming

Modi interacted with farmers from different states

Prime Minister Modi to launch 35 crop varieties with special traits

Seeking to create mass awareness for adoption of climate resilient technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation 35 crop varieties with special traits on Tuesday.

Farmers' protest is politically motivated, anti-govt: MoS Muraleedharan

Farmer leaders and the Centre have held several rounds of talks but the impasse remains.

Govt intends to diversify agriculture to support energy security: Gadkari

Agriculture is India's real strength, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday, adding the government intends to diversify it into the energy and power sector

Farmers' protest against 3 agri laws completes 300 days

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) said the movement is a testimony to the will and determination of lakhs of farmers across the country that would only grow stronger

Kharif foodgrain output likely to touch record 150.5 mt this year

In 2020-21, pulses production went down by 6.65 per cent between the first and fourth advanced estimates

India's emphasis on re-introducing traditional food: Agri Minister

Tomar on Sunday said the government has emphasised on re-introducing traditional food items including millets

G20 agriculture ministers commit to better ensure sustainable food systems

Ministers for Agriculture from the G20 nations have committed to shift their sector policies to better ensure sustainability and security of food systems in the world.

Women farmers are losing jobs, earnings, savings even as agriculture booms

The reverse migration sparked by the 2020 lockdown led to a drop in the demand for women farm workers who have few other job opportunities in villages

MSP hikes need to be supplemented by higher yields, say experts

Business Standard looks at the MSP hikes of main rabi crops in the last 10 years and their percentage rise compared to previous years

BRICS report makes case for developing safe digital architecture

A BRICS report has made a strong case for developing a safe digital architecture with a view to gain the trust of stakeholders and promote financial inclusion among the member nations

Won't leave Delhi borders until demands fulfilled: Farmer leader Tikait

Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 last year against the three newly enacted farm laws

Cotton, bajra and groundnut see big drop in acreage, shows data

The total area covered under all crops was more than their normal area, which is the average of the last five years

Agri, retail, MSME credit growth speeds up in July, shows uptick in economy

Retail loans clocked a growth of 11.2 per cent in July 2021 as compared to 9.0 per cent a year ago

Consistent performer: Despite high base, agri sector clocks growth

Rain in August this year was 24.1 per cent less than the normal

CCEA okays Rs 77.45 cr for revival of north eastern agri-marketing corp

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a Rs 77.45 crore package for the revival of state-run North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd

DMK govt lines up sops in Tamil Nadu's first exclusive farm budget

State may see highest disbursals of crop loans of Rs 1.45 trillion through NABARD

Hotter future ahead: India, economy on the front lines of climate crisis?

Tamil Nadu to become third state to present separate agri budget on Aug 14

While experts are divided over the outcome; Andhra experience shows positive signs

Statsguru: From sowing to tractor sales, measuring monsoon gains

The share of districts with deficient rainfall in 2021 is the lowest over the last six years