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During the pandemic, the agriculture sector remained vibrant and inculcated a deeper sense of dependency. However, the measures announced today remain short of expectations for pushing research, innovations, efficiency, creation of a new ecosystem, and sustainable growth of the agriculture sector. BK Jha writes…
Is Govt really committed to welfare of farmers with a status quo Budget? Read More
The agriculture and allied activities clocked a growth of 3.4 percent at constant prices during 2020-21(first advance estimate), says the Economic Survey
What does Economic Survey say about agriculture and allied sectors? All things you need to know Read More
Basmati rice continues to be one of the major agro-products of export from the country
How have been the cultivation, research and export of Basmati rice? Read More
In the Union Budget 2019-20, the Government had announced formation of 10,000 new farmer producer organisations to ensure economies of scale for farmers over the next five years
All you need to know about Formation & Promotion of 10,000 FPOs scheme Read More
These food processing projects will leverage private investment of Rs. 173.81 crore and are expected to generate employment for 7,750 persons
Centre approves 7 food processing projects worth Rs 234.68 crore Read More
Government of India has amended the implementation guidelines for its existing scheme for pushing solar energy in agricultural irrigation
All you need to know about the scheme pushing solar energy in agricultural irrigation Read More
This strategic tie-up will be a win-win for both AIC and IPPB and will be beneficial mainly to the small and marginal farmers of the country at large
AIC and India Post Payments Bank tie-up for distribution of crop insurance Read More
Agriculture, forestry and fishing’s (AFF) contribution to India’s GDP has gone up sharply to almost 18 percent in the first quarter of 2020-21 from about 13 percent during April-June quarter of the previous fiscal
Agriculture emerges as 2nd largest contributor to India’s GDP: ASSOCHAM analysis Read More
The data shows the top Indian agri exports to US in the month of July 2020 were rice ($34 million), spices ($24 million), vegetable saps and extracts for medical use ($24 million), essential oils ($23 million), and soybean meal and cake ($21 million)
India’s agri exports to US increased 15% in July 2020: TPCI Read More
The Government is putting up a common data infrastructure of all the farmers in the country. PMFBY, PM-Kisan and the Soil Health Card, are all being integrated through a common database along with land record details over the period of time
Govt to soon launch one stop shop on agri data, will benefit farmers & reduce cost: CEO, PMFBY Read More