The Government of India has made considerable progress under the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) for the “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). […]
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Rain-fed rice yield likely to go down by 20% by 2050
Rain-fed rice yields are likely to come down by 20 per cent by 2050, according to a reply by the Government in the Lok Sabha […]
Farmers assns raise alarm over herbicide-tolerant rice varieties
A coalition of farmers’ organisations and scientists has expressed serious concerns over the recent launch of two herbicide-tolerant (HT) basmati rice varieties by the Indian […]
Absolute appoints Srinivasakumar Karavadi as President of Inera
Absolute, a bioscience company, has appointed Srinivasakumar Karavadi as the President of Inera, its biological farm inputs business. With over 28 years of experience in […]
What strategies help farmers maximise income through by-products?
In cattle farming, by-products are not only pivotal for maximising farm income but are essential components in various industries. The importance of by-products extends beyond […]
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 […]
Sowing seeds of trust: Role of blockchain in Indian agriculture
Half of India’s population depends on agriculture for income and livelihood. Per capita rural incomes are lower than national averages. The sector is hugely fragmented […]
PM Modi to facilitate transfer of ₹20,000 crore to over 9 crore farmers under PM-Kisan scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18 will release transfer of over ₹20,000 crore to 9.26 crore farmers under the flagship PM Kisan Samman Nidhi […]
Turmeric area set to rise in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar
Turmeric acreage in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar, a major producing region in the State, is seen rising by about 10-15 per cent this year on higher prices. […]
Women collective floats auction company for cardamom in Idukki
For the first time, a cardamom auction company floated by women collective has started operations at Spices Park in Puttady in Idukki. The inaugural auction […]
