The three-day event of the first G20 Agriculture Deputies Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) concluded on Wednesday. ng of India’s G20 presidency, on a street in Mumbai, on December 15, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters The G-20 members stressed on the need to increase climate finance to help farmers take up adaptation measures, […]
Category Archives: Agricultural updates
Strategies to make agritech platforms user-friendly for farmers
In India, the agricultural environment is the main source of income. Most of its rural residents—nearly 70%—rely on agriculture for their primary subsistence. But even after roughly 75 years of independence, our farmers continue to face a number of difficulties, including the lack of capital inputs and access to high-quality seeds, expensive fertilizers, manures, unpredictable […]
India appeals to G20 nations to adopt ‘3S’ formula in agriculture for tackling food security concerns
Synopsis The 3S strategy is ‘smart’ and ‘sustainable’ agriculture which should ‘serve’ all, he said. For smart agriculture, Scindia emphasised on adopting drone and other new technologies for increasing the crop yield. For sustainable agriculture, farmers should focus on achieving higher yields, use better inputs besides focusing on advanced technologies and marketing, he said. India […]
Millets to increase income of small and marginal farmers: Govt
Synopsis The year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India, which wants to position itself as a global hub for millets. Several initiatives are being undertaken in this regard. The government on Saturday said popularisation of millets in the country will lead […]
Govt slashes wheat reserve price to reduce flour price
Synopsis To reduce the price of wheat and atta, the Department of Food & PD, in consultation with Ministry of Finance on Friday decided that the reserve price for sale of wheat under OMSS will be Rs 2350/Qtl (Pan India) for FAQ and Rs. 2300/Qtl (Pan India) for URS wheat of all crops including RMS […]
Introduction to Agri Commodity Trading
Farmers and those working throughout the food supply chain depend heavily on trade for their livelihoods. Additionally, it increases consumer choice and aids in lowering food insecurity all across the world. Over the past two decades, trade in agro-food items has increased significantly, reaching over 7% in real terms yearly. Agro-food trade is becoming “global,” […]
Govt efforts to double farmers’ income yielded positive results: Agri Min Narendra Tomar
Synopsis The government’s efforts to double the income of farmers have yielded “very positive” results, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in Parliament on Tuesday. The government had set up an Inter-Ministerial Committee in April 2016 to examine issues relating to “Doubling of Farmers’ Income (DFI)” and recommended strategies to achieve the same. The government’s […]
Samunnati becomes a member of GLOBALG.A.P. to promote sustainable farming at scale in India
Samunnati Agro Solutions Private Limited joins hands with Germany-based GLOBALG.A.P., the leading body for setting global standards for agricultural produce particularly, on food safety and quality. Samunnati and GLOBALG.A.P. together aim to collaborate in developing standards for crops such as cereals, pulses, and oilseeds that are important for the nation. The GLOBALG.A.P. protocols are used […]
Traditional Mandi & Modern Day Supply Chains
Traditional Mandi Structure The mandi essentially functions as a market where farmers sell their produce to customers through AUCTION. The APMC’s rules are followed when operating it. The adithis at the mandi, who hold licenses and are given a store in the market, facilitate the auction. Adithis are commission agents or middlemen. Additional goods that […]
BJP wooing Muslims ahead of West Bengal panchayat, ’24 Lok Sabha polls
Synopsis “West Bengal has 30% minority population. After 75 years of Independence, when the country is celebrating ‘Amritmahotsav’, what has the minority community received?” said the BJP’s national vice president Dilip Ghosh. “If 30% of the population is deprived and they don’t come to the mainstream, how will the state of West Bengal progress?” The […]