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Farm bills may prompt companies to procure directly, set up front-end infra

The reforms may translate into new opportunities for firms like ITC, Adani Wilmar and Reliance Retail

Farm bills: Govt ups rabi MSP to placate farmers, nationwide stir called

Eight Opposition MPs suspended from RS for unruly behaviour during passage of the Bills

Top headlines: Modi defends farm bills, HSBC, StanChart shares at 22-yr low

From PM Modi again defending farm bills amid Opposition protests, Petronet buying LNG cargo to gold smuggling dropping due to coronavirus, Business Standard bring you the top headlines of the day

Farm Bills needed for 21st century India, says Modi as Opposition protests

Eight Opposition lawmakers suspended for a week from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behavior' that allegedly took place while the house passed the two Bills on Sunday.

Kanpur farmers welcome agri bills, urge Centre to cut middlemen's role

Farmers in Kanpur welcomed the new legislation and urged the government to think more of their community

Centre moves two agriculture sector reform Bills in Rajya Sabha

These Bills are -- Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020

SAD to wait for decision on farm bills before mulling about NDA: Report

A senior party leader said the priority of the SAD at the moment was to safeguard the interests of farmers, and not the alliance issue

Mayawati opposes farm bills, asks govt to pay heed to wishes of farmers

BSP president Mayawati on Friday opposed the passage of two farmer-related bills in Parliament and asked the central government to pay heed to the wishes of agriculturalists

Landmark agri reform bills to free farmers from clutches of middlemen: Shah

Amit Shah expressed gratitude to Modi for the passage of two crucial bills on agricultural reforms in the Lok Sabha and said the proposed legislations will free farmers from the clutches of middlemen

Heavy rains affected crops like paddy, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables: Govt

Heavy rains in some parts of the country have affected standing crops including paddy, pulses, oilseeds, spices, fruits and vegetables, Parliament was informed

In Punjab, farmers' body to start 'rail roko' agitation from Sep 24

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee has announced to hold "rail roko" agitation from September 24-26 to lodge their protest against the three agriculture ordinances passed by the Union Cabinet

Agriculture-related bills will create problems for farmers: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said that the bills related to agriculture marketing are problematic for farmers and should be reconsidered by the government

Farming, fin inclusion weakest spots in aspirational districts plan: study

Most districts are 40-90% off target; Initiatives on water resources and skill development also need much attention

'Attack on farmers' rights': Congress slams govt's farm sector bills

Congress hit out at the government over the introduction of 3 farmers-related bills, alleging that they will give "freedom" to corporates to "brutally exploit" farmers and take away protection of MSP

Odisha govt's agricultural push to boost entrepreneurship among youth

The webinar titled ''Agri-Business: Scopes and Opportunities'' was organised on Saturday by Odisha Corporate Foundation (OCF), a non-profit organisation

Zero-budget farming raises incomes but demands more labour and time: study

A staggering 87% of those using the method have not been able to get a better price for their produce than those who did not go for it

Agritech firms received $532 million investment till April this year: EY

The agritech is helping in solving many challenges across the spectrum of the traditional agriculture value chain

Agri-tech startup Aibono raises Rs 15 cr for business growth, expansion

The Bengaluru based firn is an end-to-end aggregator platform that connects premium perishable vegetables from farm to fork

India pins hopes on farms to boost a troubled economy. It may not be enough

The optimism about the sector has been fueled by timely rains, a good monsoon and an increase in the crop area. But here's a look at the risks that may curb growth going forward

Let the games begin: In latest Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi gets vocal about toys

He said that India has the talent and ability to become a toy hub and be a major part of the Rs 7 trillion global industry