Jute MSP for 2018-19 gets Cabinet approval
The MSP for Fair Average Quality of Raw Jute has been increased to Rs.3,700 per quintal for 2018-19 season from Rs. 3500 per quintal in 2017-18 season
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Cabinet approves restructured National Bamboo Mission
The Mission would ensure holistic development of the bamboo sector by addressing complete value chain and establishing effective linkage of producers (farmers) with industry
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Need to monitor where agriculture credit is going: JS
States need to come on board in order to synergise and sync all the issues to form a comprehensive plan to ensure that small and marginal farmers are brought under the ambit of institutional credit system, the official said
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Focus on helping farm labourers' cope with the heat
In a bid to reduce health risks and even death, FAO has published two papers mapping ways to improve worker health and safety
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IMD predicts normal monsoon for 2018
According to IMD forecast, in 2018, there is a maximum probability for normal monsoon rainfall (96-104 percent of LPA) and low probability for deficient rainfall during the season
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ICRISAT to implement Bhoochetana initiative in Odisha
Government of Odisha and ICRISAT signed an MoA to potentially benefit 4.35 million farmers in the state. The 3-year agreement is set to reach 6.1 million hectare of farmland in 30 districts of Odisha through a science-led development approach
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World Bank to fund $420 mn for climate resilient farming in Maharashtra
Government of India, Government of Maharashtra and the World Bank signed new project to benefit over 25 million small and marginal farmers in Marathwada and Vidarbha regions of Maharashtra
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Family farmers must remain central to agroecology scale-up: FAO
Family farmers must remain central to bringing agroecology to scale, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva stressed in his closing remarks to the 2nd International Agroecology Symposium at FAO
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Agroecology can help change the world’s food production
FAO calls for transformative change at 2nd International Agroecology Symposium in Rome
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Krishi Vigyan Kendras to impart skill development for agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship signed an MoU on skill development training programmes at Krishi Vigyan Kendras
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