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Maharashtra to seek central govt aid for rain-hit farmers: Minister

Maharashtra government will ask the Centre to provide compensation to farmers who have suffered crop damage and lost their source of livelihood due to rains and subsequent floods, a minister said

Woman farmers, SHGs play crucial role in farm sector growth: MoS Agri

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare organised the Mahila Kisan Diwas through video-conferencing on Thursday, an official statement said

Rajnath praises Pilibhit DM for guiding farmers about MSP during mkt visit

He has held a series of meetings with farmers at his residence over the issue

Punjab to bring legislation against farm laws; assembly session on Oct 19

The Punjab government has decided to convene a special session of the state assembly on October 19 to bring in a legislation to counter the Centre's farm laws

Punjab govt allows production of quality seed potato for boosting income

The Punjab government allowed production of quality seed potato, along with the certification of seed potato and its successive generations to boost income of farmers.

No minister present, Punjab farmers boycott meeting on new farm laws

Farmers' groups from Punjab boycotted a meeting called by agriculture ministry to resolve their concerns over new farm laws, and accused the government of playing double standards

Agricultural reforms will help turn farmers into entrepreneurs: Modi

PM Modi on Tuesday said his government's 'historic' farm reforms will create opportunities to take farmers to entrepreneurship and added his regime is focused on increasing their income

Liquidity crunch likely to hit farm gate level procurement by FPOs

Experts say banks are still hesitant to lend to producers as there is no collateral

Corn farmers in 5 states reap benefits from farm interventions: Corteva

Corteva Agriscience on Tuesday claimed that its farm intervention in five states, like Maharashtra and Karnataka, helped smallholding farmers growing corn reap benefits

Govt asks agro-chemicals industry to come out with new molecules

The govt asked the agro-chemicals industry to come out with new molecules of global standards for farmers' benefit, while an industry body pitched for stable policy, regulations to boost the sector

Farm reforms will help turn farmers into entrepreneurs: Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi said his government's 'historic' farm reforms will create opportunities to take farmers to entrepreneurship and added his regime is focused on increasing their income

AAP creating confusion by blaming farmers for pollution in Delhi: Congress

Delhi Congress took a swipe at AAP-led Delhi government for creating confusion among people and blaming farmers for the severe air pollution

Chhattisgarh CM promises law to offset impact of farm sector reforms

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said his government will hold a special assembly session and pass a law to ensure that farmers in the state are not affected by the new farm laws of the Centre

Rajasthan govt may hold assembly session to discuss new farm laws

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday hinted at holding a session of the assembly soon to discuss the new farm laws

New agri laws will encourage youths to opt for career in farming: Jitendra

Union minister Jitendra Singh Friday said the new farm-related reforms effected by the Centre will benefit young agricultural entrepreneurs and encourage them to opt for a career in farming

Govt to soon launch one-stop-shop for agriculture data: Agri Min official

Govt will soon launch a common data infrastructure of all farmers along with land record details for better reach of various farm schemes, Agriculture Ministry official Ashish Kumar Bhutani said

Punjab CM directs procurement agencies to pay pending dues of farmers

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has directed all procurement agencies to pay pending payments of farmers against the already procured grain within 24 hours

Farmers planted Kharif crops at record high, says Agriculture Ministry

Maximum procurement has happened in Punjab where 7,82,685 MT paddy has already been procured from the farmers through APMC system as against 24,452 MT procured last year

Latest farm reforms may light up Cargill's expansion plans in India

For companies like Cargill, the legal framework brings stability, creating an environment for infrastructure investment

Govt ensured higher crop procurement during Covid pandemic: Jitendra Singh

Jitendra Singh said the government ensured higher crop procurement during Covid-19 pandemic, which is an indication of the sensitivity with which the govt is committed to respond to farmers' needs