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India's agriculture exports increase 17.34% at $41.25 bn in 2020-21

This growth momentum is expected to be sustained in the current fiscal as well, a top government official said

Farmers true to their stance despite several deaths: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi extend his support to the ongoing farmers' protest

Maha govt will amend agri law to protect interest of farmers: minister

State Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat made the comment

Auto industry chases the monsoon, but analysts are less optimistic

Manufacturers think the impact of Covid-19's ravages on rural India will abate if seasonal rains are good.

Indian envoy holds talks over renewable energy, agri trade with Kansas Guv

Taranjit Singh Sandhu had a virtual meeting with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, during which they held discussions over renewable energy, agricultural trade and educational partnerships

The rural worry

Bharat is suffering on multiple counts

Slogans and marches as farmers observe 'black day' to mark 6 months of stir

Farmers agitating at three Delhi border points raised black flags, shouted anti-government slogans, burnt effigies and took out protest marches

India, Israel sign 3-year work programme for cooperation in agri: Tomar

India and Israel have signed a three-year joint work programme till 2023

Statsguru: Six charts explain why monsoon is so important for economy

An even more virulent second wave means that economic growth, income and employment will again depend on agriculture to a large extent

Just 2% farmers use mobile app in field; little IoT post-harvest: Nasscom

90% start-ups and tech firms have solutions focused only on pre-harvest, not on post-harvest which has a higher investment potential due to the presence of big companies

Haryana: Farmers block KMP expressway in protest against farm laws

Intensifying their protest against the three farm laws, farmers blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway at some places in Haryana on Saturday

Nabard to raise Rs 3.9 trn in FY22, expand balance sheet to Rs 7.5 trn

Institution will also manage two credit funds-one for animal husbandry, the other for supporting Farmer Producer Organisations in 2021-22

Supreme Court-appointed committee submits report on agricultural laws

The committee was given two months to study the laws and consult all stakeholders

Agri sector in need of urgent reform, modernisation: Modi at TN poll rally

PM Modi invoked Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' and said one common theme in it was respect for farmers

Make 'Delhi' in Bengaluru, gherao city: Tikait to Karnataka farmers

Amid farmers' protest at Delhi borders against the central farm laws, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait suggested farmers in Karnataka should organise a protest in the state similar to that of Delhi

Tikait to address farmers' rally in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia tomorrow

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait will Wednesday address a farmers' rally at Sikandepur, just five kilometres away from the state's border with Bihar

Escorts tractor sales up 30.6% at 11,230 units in Feb, gowth at 32%

Escorts Agri Machinery said the tractor demand is expected to continue to be strong on back of positive macroeconomic factors and strong rural cash flows

Metals to crude oil: Consumers face the brunt of commodities price surge

Durables makers hike prices to offset input costs

Centre wants to bring paradigm shift in agriculture sector: PM Modi

The Government is also working towards a system where medical and technical education would be given in local languages, he said

US Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again

The US Senate voted 92-7 on Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post