Wheat stocks in the central pool at the beginning of December stood at 351 lakh tonnes, a seven-year high, on muted demand for the grain sold by the Food Corporation of India due to its high price. These stocks could add to the storage worries of the government in the days ahead as farmers are […]
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PAU: Progressive farmers, time to apply for awards
The progressive farmers of Punjab will be honoured during the PAU Kisan Mela in March 2020 for their excellenc…Read MoreThe directorate of extension education of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has invited applications from the farmers of the state for the ‘Innovative Farmer Awards 2020’. The progressive farmers of Punjab will be honoured during the PAU Kisan […]
Uttar Pradesh govt aims to support 75 MW farmland solar plants in 2019-20
Under KUSUM scheme, the state government will help farmers in setting up an aggregate 75 MW capacity of grid-connected solar plants—in capacities of up to 2 MW—on their barren or cultivable land. The state of Uttar Pradesh has so far distributed 25,511 solar pumps for irrigation. Under Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) rural solar […]
In-Depth | When onion made India cry: How onion price rise affects politics, business and the common man
The price of onion has been hovering above Rs 100 per kilogram for over a month leaving the entire nation wailing. Skyrocketed prices of this key kitchen staple has not only left households teary-eyed but traders, wholesalers, and farmers have also been equally affected as people are beginning to cut back using the costly bulb. […]
10 reasons why farmers are in distress
NEW DELHI: When the poll results came in on Tuesday, one thing was clear: BJP had taken a hit in rural areas. And this despite the Centre allocating large sums for several schemes to boost farmer incomes. So what went wrong? TOI takes a look at the stress points hurting the sector.1. Two years of […]
Onion retail price tracker: Thursday, December 12
The arrival of domestic produce and imported stock has cooled down onion prices, though the maximum retail price as recorded on the Department of Consumer Affairs website is unchanged at ₹160/kg on Thursday The retail price of the bulb has moderated at many centres, but remains elevated at some The fresh arrival of domestic produce and […]
Skill Development in Agriculture Sector
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a Public Private Partnership organization. The NSDC has facilitated creation of Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) that are industry led bodies to ensure addressing skill requirements of various sectors. The scheme promotes skilling […]
Nadendla Manohar seeks support from farmers for Pawan Kalyan’s one-day hunger strike on December 12
Jana Sena senior leader Nadendla Manohar urged the people to support solidarity with the Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan’s one-day fast in Kakinada on December 12 seeking a solution to the problems faced by farmers in the state. He said in a statement that Jana Sena leaders, activists and sympathizers should come to Kakinada to […]
Climate change behind spike in onion price every alternate year: Study
Researchers from Institute for Social and Economic Change say price will stabilise only by March 2020 The price of onion in the country spikes every two years and this is largely triggered by a series of factors, including drought, late arrival of monsoon, floods, crop failure, and supply disruptions, according to a recent study. The […]
Daily Onion Price Index – December 7, 2019
Onion prices continued to rise in many cities across the country, though the maximum recorded by government agencies on Saturday remained unchanged at Rs 165 a kilo. In Wayanad and Thiruvanthapuram, onion prices climbed Rs 5-10 a kilo from the Friday’s level. Onions continued to be most affordable in Jhansi, but prices of the bulb […]