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Direct-seeded rice (DSR) technique reduces water consumption in paddy cultivation by almost 30 percent, reduces labour cost and reduces emission of harmful gasses like CH4 and carbon, Ritwik Bahuguna writes
Paddy Producers: Transforming lives with direct-seeded rice Read More
Data-based farming practices and supply chain management are the future of agriculture, especially with the involvement of youth and greater awareness regarding sustainability, food and nutritional security. Dr Ratna Kumria and Dr Shivendra Bajaj write
How data-based practices are revolutionising agriculture? Read More
A NABARD study has found hydroponics-grown seedlings of paddy produce tillers vigorously, recover fast, mature uniformly, and have a higher yield, use 95 percent less water, and tolerate delayed monsoon conditions well. Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides India writes…
Is hydroponics a viable alternative for Indian farming community? Read More
A robust infrastructure and smooth financing options may foster women entrepreneurs from the rural areas who will, eventually, have the unique opportunity to voice their concerns, Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director, Insecticides India writes…
Harnessing agriculture as tool of women empowerment Read More
The widespread adoption of these new farming approaches has helped promote food safety. But given the ever-expanding demand for quality food, residue-free products may be a more viable approach when it comes to large-scale farming. Writes Thirukumaran Nagarajan, CEO & Co-founder, Ninjacart…
Should you go organic or residue-free farming? Read More
Large farm management is facing serious challenges globally, incorporating these strategies could make a huge difference. Santosh Shinde, COO and co-founder, FarmERP writes
Top 6 strategies to fortify large farm management and magnify productivity Read More
The finance minister has proposed to increase the agricultural credit to Rs 16.5 lakh crore which can be used by smallholder farmers for CapEx, may it be their vehicles or cold storage and other facilities that they require, Santosh Shinde writes…
Agricultural advancements vs Union Budget 2021-22 Read More
Agrochemicals and pesticides attract high taxation by way of GST at 18 percent. PMFAI appealed the government to keep GST in parity with other agri inputs by reducing GST rates to 5 percent. The same has not happened, writes Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI
Budget 2021-22 does not offer anything for agrochemical sector: PMFAI Read More
Livestock sector has been incurring losses from the past one year due to shortage of enough resources and raw materials. Amit Saraogi, MD, Anmol Feeds writes on the measures need to be taken in the Union Budget 2021…
What does livestock sector expect from Union Budget 2021? Read More
The forthcoming budget is an opportunity to address the farmers’ existing challenges and can offer a strategic intervention for sustainable growth of the sector. Prabhat Chaturvedi, CEO, Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency writes
Provide level playing field to Agri-NBFCs in Budget 2021-22 Read More