Page 8 - Farmers

Time for an accommodation

SKM should join the govt-appointed panel to shape agri policy

Eight months after rolling back farm laws, Centre sets up MSP panel

Representatives of agriculture universities and institutions have also been included in the panel. Joint secretary (crops) in the Ministry of Agriculture will be the member secretary in the panel

Farmers' average income grew 1.3-1.7x between FY18 and FY22, says SBI study

Adds that farm loan waivers benefitted just 50% of farmers since 2014; MSP has been instrumental in boosting incomes

Food stocks dwindling, country staring at severe food crisis: Congress

The Opposition party said the dwindling food stocks in the country were at a 15-year low and at a 50-year low in per capita terms.

Startup nurture.farm partners with SBI General Insurance, Future Generali

Agri-tech startup nurture.farm on Wednesday announced its partnership with SBI General Insurance and Future Generali India Insurance Company to expand its insurance solutions for 1.9 million farmers

Farm to Fork: High prices of food staples a boon for farmers in India

The first of a four-part series highlights the impact of rising food prices on farmers' income

Anxiety grows for Ukraine's grain farmers as harvest begins amid war

Russia's war has trapped about 22 million tons of grain inside Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

States must push farmers to up sowing to boost exports: Piyush Goyal

Goyal told state governments that there is no shortage of funds with the Centre for settling old food subsidy claims but the delay was because states are not filing their claims with proper documents

Lenders tag Bajaj Hindusthan as NPA, debt recast plan under discussion

Bajaj Hindusthan has defaulted to banks, UP farmers; says restructuring proposal is in accordance with RBI circular of June 7, 2019

Telangana continues disbursement of investment support among farmers

The government of Telangana on Tuesday started disbursing financial assistance to farmers owning over five acres of land under Rythu Bandhu.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha accuses Centre of going back on promises to farmers

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday expressed its disappointment against the Union govt and accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers

Poultry farmers complain companies are underpaying them for rearing birds

The contract farming model isn't benefiting the growers anymore, they allege

What is soil health card scheme? Check eligibility, cost and challenges

Under SHC scheme, a soil health card contains soil health indicators and descriptive concepts based on farmers' knowledge of local natural resources and practical experience

Procedural issues continue to hinder commercialisation of GM crops in India

Two decades after Bt cotton made its debut in India, commercialisation of genetically modified crops remains mired in complex procedural rules

Amazon Retail India enters Gujarat, to source directly from farmers

The e-commerce major said the aim is to empower the farmers of Gujarat and offer high-quality fruits and vegetables to its customers

SC seeks Rs 200 cr from Bajaj Allianz as compensation for farmers crop loss

The Supreme Court's notice said if Bajaj Allianz does not deposit the amount the stay will be vacated

A first: After the success of nano urea, nano-DAP soon for farmers

Fertiliser major IFFCO has been asked to do the groundwork on this

PM Modi to release 11th installment of PM-KISAN benefits on May 31

Under the PM-KISAN, financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to the eligible farmer families, payable in three equal installments of Rs 2,000

Govt has tried to shield farmers though prices of fertilisers shot up: PM

PM Modi on Saturday said his government has tried to ensure that farmers in the country are not affected even though the prices of fertilisers in international markets have soared due to the pandemic

Imported urea bag of 50 kg is given to farmers at Rs 300, says PM Modi

He also said that villages in Gujarat owe their prosperity to the dairy cooperative movement. The cooperative model is required for the development of villages, the prime minister said.