The government has notified procurement agencies like Food Corporation of India, Nafed and other state agencies that buy foodgrains and pulses from farmers at minimum support price under goods and services exempted under the Disaster Management Act to ensure smooth procurement operations ahead of the fresh harvest season. New Delhi: The Union home ministry has […]
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Locust attack may be beneficial for agrochemical companies in India
MUMBAI: Locust attack in India has triggered concerns over the Indian agriculture sector in the financial year 2021, even as challenges to tackle covid-19 related issues stay. However, the pest attack is likely to create additional demand for agrochemical companies in India. Shares of Bayer Cropscience, UPL Ltd, Sumitomo Chemicals, Insecticides India, BASF, and Rallies […]
Why India needs to tread with caution on agricultural changes
Impact on small & marginal farmers and implications for food security & poverty important factors to bear in mind The changes proposed by the government raise important issues about the possible impact on the farming community. The proposed changes are fundamental and hence it may be useful to consider their possible impact. Since the fine […]
How India can script a self-reliance success story in agriculture
Given the consistent increase in the agricultural market size in the last five years (about $300 billion in 2018), it is essential to set up an exclusive agri-business bank, along the lines of those in China, the Philippines and other countries. In the context of making India atmanirbhar, the task of achieving self-reliance and self-sustainability in agriculture is […]
Is the Agricultural Package Addressing Challenges Small Farmers Face in a Pandemic?
The stimulus package has not made clear whether or how small farmers will really benefit. As agricultural activities are in full swing due to ongoing rabi harvest and forthcoming kharif sowing, the continuing lockdown in India is pushing small farmers further to the margins. While various governments (both Central and states) have announced relaxations for agricultural activities and support […]
Jharkhand govt allows more economic activities in lockdown 4.0
Ranchi, May 18 () The Jharkhand government on Monday permitted industrial units to resume operations, opening of retail liquor stores and book and hardware shops in non-containment zones in the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown. After a discussion on the new guidelines of the Centre and keeping in mind the situation of the state, […]
Special Cell is ensuring hassle-free movement of perishables across India: Agriculture Minister
More than 2,000 major markets are now functional in the country. State governments were requested to relax Mandi Act norms so that farmers can sell their produce without going to mandis, says Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. Several steps have been taken to help farmers and to ensure efficient supply of vegetables, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar tells Prerna Katiyar […]
Agri reforms implementation will be ‘1991 moment for agriculture and rural economy’
If implemented in letter and spirit, these agri reforms are going to be the ‘1991 moment for the agriculture and rural economy’ By Pankaj Bobade Equity markets were pregnant with expectations immediately after the honourable PM’s 8 pm address on May 12, 2020, and it was evident from the SGX Nifty’s immediate jump and domestic market […]
Nanotechnology applications can boost agricultural output in emergencies
Nanotechnology application to boost crop productivity can be a locally-implemented strategy for emergencies, a team of Indian scientists has said. A trace amount of nano iron pyrite can pump up seed and root metabolism and increase the production of certain crops, said scientists at IIT-Kanpur. To make the technology easily adaptable for the farmers, the […]
Economic stimulus package on Day 3 a repetition of budget: Experts
The third day of Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements May 15, 2020, outlining what is supposed to be a Rs 20 lakh crore relief, was mostly a repackaging of her last Budget speech, a section of experts said. Sitharaman has spelt out deals for specific groups every day since Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during […]