1.87 Cr Kisan Credit Cards with credit limit of Rs 1.76 lakh Cr sanctioned in a year
A special drive to cover farmers under Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) is going on since February 2020
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A special drive to cover farmers under Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) is going on since February 2020
Read MoreAgrochemicals 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
Read MoreDuring 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…
Read MorePolicymakers 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
Read MoreAddressing 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThere is an urgent need to set up a forum to disseminate information on invasive pests that harm India’s food security, MoS Agriculture, Parshottam Rupala said
Read MoreThe objective is to make medical practitioners are equipped with information and guidance to treat patients affected by pesticide poisoning
Read MoreThis bio-pesticide may be used as a safer alternative to chemical pesticides to minimise pesticide residue problem
Read MoreCardamom is a highly climate sensitive and location specific crop. Pest and disease incidence is also very high in cardamom. Cardamom is grown mainly in high altitude areas and hence the scope for area expansion is limited
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