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Soybean output to jump at least 15% as farmers expand area on ample rains
It could also revive Indian exports of animal feed ingredient soymeal to places such as Bangladesh, Japan, Vietnam and Iran
 "Soybean output to jump at least 15% as farmers expand area on ample rains")
Govt on track to doubling farmers' income by 2024: Agri Min official
Recent reforms, including three ordinances to provide barrier-free trading platforms to farmers, are aimed at addressing the post-production challenges and ensuring better returns to farmers, he said
 "Govt on track to doubling farmers' income by 2024: Agri Min official")
Farmers with phones need smart inputs
India must ensure that market intelligence and agri information flow remain open and transparent. Mere smartphones will not make agriculture smarter
Farm organisations need better market linkage for returns, says report
These issues have assumed greater importance after the government allowed farmers to directly sell their produce to processors and traders
 "Farm organisations need better market linkage for returns, says report")
Market linkage could boost farmers' turnover by 5-20%: Tata Trusts study
The report was based on a field study concluded over a year ago, covering 49 FPO clusters and 45 agriculture value chains across 52 districts in 18 states
Govt decision to import key food items raises several questions on timing
These decisions have also have been criticised for the likely negative impact on farmers, who are facing hard times due to the lockdown and subsequent fall in demand
 "Govt decision to import key food items raises several questions on timing")
Kharif sowing: Farmers hope monsoon will help make up for lockdown losses
The final of a two-part series looks at how farmers are hoping a good monsoon will help make up for lockdown disruptions and losses
 "Kharif sowing: Farmers hope monsoon will help make up for lockdown losses")
Kharif sowing: Labour shortage in Punjab, abundance in UP amid Covid-19
The first of a two-part series looks at the problems cultivators are facing during the pandemic
After helping ITC cut costs, now e-Choupal model set for an upgrade
Depending on who and where, the e-Choupal model has resulted in higher farmer incomes, anywhere between 70 per cent and 300 per cent
 "After helping ITC cut costs, now e-Choupal model set for an upgrade")
Zuari Agro Chemicals net loss in March qtr widens to 304 cr on poor sales
Net income declined to Rs 1,031.93 crore during quarter under review from Rs 2,001.30 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal
 "Zuari Agro Chemicals net loss in March qtr widens to 304 cr on poor sales")
States fear losing revenue once agriculture market reforms kick in
The first of a two-part series looks at why states such as Punjab, which depend on taxes levied on mandi transactions, are disgruntled
 "States fear losing revenue once agriculture market reforms kick in")
Nisarga cyclone: Maharashtra to compensate farmers for crop losses
State govt is currently assessing losses, will announce package after a few days
 "Nisarga cyclone: Maharashtra to compensate farmers for crop losses")
Cabinet decisions on agrarian reforms will transform the sector: PM Modi
Tweeting in Hindi and English, he said these decisions will have a very positive impact on rural India, especially industrious farmers
 "Cabinet decisions on agrarian reforms will transform the sector: PM Modi")
Tamil Nadu govt amends APMC Act to allow farmers to sell produce freely
This will open up the avenues for farmers to sell their produce at e-commerce and modern markets such as Amazon, BigBasket for a better price
 "Tamil Nadu govt amends APMC Act to allow farmers to sell produce freely")
Key decisions announced in the Cabinet briefing today
Mr Javadekar said MSMEs are the backbone of India's economy and therefore the Cabinet has made a road map for implementation of decisions for the MSME sector
 "Key decisions announced in the Cabinet briefing today")
Locust attack badly-timed serious infestation: Environment min official
Soumitra Dasgupta, Inspector General, Wildlife, Ministry of Environment said it is the desert locust which has attacked India in huge numbers and may lead to crop losses.
 "Locust attack badly-timed serious infestation: Environment min official")
Covid-19 woes: Before sale of crops, a marathon for tenant farmers
Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional aid of Rs 2,000 to all 140 million PM-Kisan beneficiaries, marked on the basis of the Agriculture Census, 2015-16
 "Covid-19 woes: Before sale of crops, a marathon for tenant farmers")
Covid-19: Haryana's flower farmers seek relief package from govt for losses
The farmers say that flowers planted in the fields have withered, as the flower markets remain closed due to the lockdown, and they have incurred losses worth crores.
 "Covid-19: Haryana's flower farmers seek relief package from govt for losses")
Oppn accuses Centre of usurping states' powers, demands revised stimulus
The opposition demanded that the Centre "consult state governments while allowing international/domestic flights".
 "Oppn accuses Centre of usurping states' powers, demands revised stimulus")
Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion, says India Ratings
Credit costs could touch Rs 2.7 trillion
 "Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion, says India Ratings")
