Agrochemical industry opposes to stand in same league as bootleggers, drug offenders and smugglers

Agrochemical industry opposes to stand in same league as bootleggers, drug offenders and smugglers

Leading agri-input associations have opposed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Bills as they are “disproportionately harsh” besides being ambiguous and contrary to the initiatives of the Central government

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Budget 2021-22 does not offer anything for agrochemical sector: PMFAI

Budget 2021-22 does not offer anything for agrochemical sector: PMFAI

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

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Is Govt really committed to welfare of farmers with a status quo Budget?

Is Govt really committed to welfare of farmers with a status quo Budget?

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…

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