Will make Punjab industrial & agricultural powerhouse: CM Punjab
Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh was addressing to the group of industry leaders during the Chandigarh University Industry Meet through video conferencing
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Agri Minister flags off Kisan Rail for farm produce transportation
The first-mile arrangements including aggregation of consignments through FPOs, warehousing and setting-up of temperature-controlled storages shall be coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
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Alliance for Agri Innovation urges government to allow Bt Brinjal trials
The current Bt Brinjal which is going for field trials, were approved by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in May 2020, was developed by the ICAR-National Institute of Plant Biotechnology
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Using drones for agrochemical spray, FICCI-CropLife Paper seeks a robust policy framework
The technical paper also outlines the drone regulation in other countries such as the EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, citing the best practices in agrochemical spraying
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Synergy between stakeholders, ministries is required for implementation of agricultural ordinances: JS, Food & Public Distribution
Creation of small warehouses at the farm-gate could save a farmer from distress sale of his produce and also assist in providing financial assistance to the farmers, the senior official said.
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FAO Council approves new measures to reform the UN agency
A key point among the approved measures is the implementation of a more flexible organisational structure, aimed at ensuring agility, optimal cross-sectoral collaboration and better responses to emerging needs and priorities
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Cabinet nods financing scheme ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
Under the scheme, Rs. 100,000 crore will be financed by banks and financial institutions as loans to PACS, marketing cooperative societies, FPOs, SHGs, farmers, JLGs and multipurpose cooperative societies
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More farmers need to sign up with PMFBY to combat crop failure: Experts at PHDCCI
The scheme provides a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers
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FAO DG proposes to make the organisation agile and efficient
The proposed new measures are aimed at improving FAO’s efficiency and effectiveness while avoiding silos and establishing transparency and accountability at the optimal levels
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10K Farmer producer organisations to create avenues for development: Agri Minister
FPOs will benefit small, marginal and smallholder farmers by giving access to technological inputs, finance, and better markets and prices for their crops
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