New Delhi: The government has begun the process of drafting its long-delayed policy on genetically modified (GM) crops, having set up an expert committee made […]
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Raising farmer income is a key priority for India
The issue of raising farmers’ income and equitable distribution of opportunity in the agriculture ecosystem was discussed threadbare at the Mint Leadership Roundtable held recently […]
India receives 44% surplus rains in 1st week of August, monsoon 7% above normal
Over 44 per cent surplus rainfall in the first week of this month has led to the overall monsoon precipitation reaching 7 per cent more […]
FMC gets registration for Isoflex active and Ambriva herbicide
FMC, an agricultural sciences company, has received registration in India for Isoflex active and Ambriva herbicide for use in wheat. A media statement said Ambriva […]
Traders fear copra prices will drop on NAFED’s move to sell procured stock
Copra traders are keeping their fingers crossed over the NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) decision to liquidate the procured stock in the […]
Budget 2024: Agriculture likely to see major announcements
In the past few years, inconsistent monsoon patterns have impacted agriculture, leading to shortages and food price inflation. The budget comes ahead of key state […]
Cabinet approves increase in MSP of 14 kharif crops for 2024-25 season
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for all 14 kharif crops […]
Advancing crop yield optimisation through predictive analytics
With the increasing global emphasis on sustainable practices, the agriculture sector, is observing significant changes due to the latest developments in artificial intelligence and machine […]
