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Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization focuses on setting up custom hiring centres, farm machinery banks, high-tech hubs for providing machines to farmers on hiring
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization: How much funds released to the states? All things you need to know Read More
The study was launched at a virtual event which was part of the celebrations for World Environment Day and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)
Soil pollution threatens global food production, urgent action required, says FAO-UNEP study Read More
Parshottam Rupala emphasised on the judicious use of agrochemicals in India to increase the strength of the agriculture sector
India emerges as global leader in the agrochemical industry: Parshottam Rupala 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
A special drive to cover farmers under Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) is going on since February 2020
1.87 Cr Kisan Credit Cards with credit limit of Rs 1.76 lakh Cr sanctioned in a year 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
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
Policymakers must devise ways to reduce the impact of monsoon on the growth of the agrochemical sector. Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI suggests ways to make agriculture climate-resilient, key for for the growth of agrochemicals industry
Reducing role of monsoon in farming is key for agrochemicals growth Read More
Addressing the virtual session of the ‘9th Agrochemicals Conference’, organised by FICCI, Gowda said that while focusing on tapping unrealised potential, we must also ensure that the use of agrochemicals remains judicious and sustainable for the environment
Agrochemicals industry to focus on developing new processes, products with sustainability as core principle: DV Sadananda Gowda Read More
The book provides an overview of multiple farming methods including organic farming and IPM practical aspects, aiming to accelerate sustainable farming and food production in India
SABC releases the book, ‘Crop Health Management – An Indian Story’ Read More