Policy

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Centre directs NCCF, NAFED to procure 5 LMT of onion for buffer requirement directly from farmers

Centre directs NCCF, NAFED to procure 5 LMT of onion for buffer requirement directly from farmers

For the procurement, NAFED and NCCF are to pre-register the onion farmers to ensure that payments to the farmers are transferred to their bank accounts through direct benefit transfer

Opinion

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Technology Push: Indian seed industry bats for a climate-resilient agriculture sector

Technology Push: Indian seed industry bats for a climate-resilient agriculture sector

It is imperative for policymakers, researchers, and the seed industry to collaborate in promoting the adoption of biotechnology-driven solutions among farmers, Dr. Ratna Kumria writes…

Allied Sectors

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Harit Pradesh Milk Producer Organization to expand reach to empower marginal farmers in West UP

Harit Pradesh Milk Producer Organization to expand reach to empower marginal farmers

Harit Pradesh at present procures milk from seven districts of western Uttar Pradesh including Bulandshahr, Shamli, Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bijnor and Saharanpur

Agri Research

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Crystal Crop Protection launches INR 33 lakh scholarship program for girl students in agriculture

Crystal Crop Protection launches INR 33 lakh scholarship program for girl students in agriculture

The programme will offer financial assistance to 21 girl students for pursuing graduation programme in 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year making a total of 84 scholarships every year