Synopsis The daily arrival of cotton in the markets has increased fivefold to 100,000 bales (each weighing 170 kg) from the historical average of 20,000 bales a day in May. Prices of cotton in the futures trade and at the farm gate have declined 8% and 12%, respectively, in the last fortnight, as farmers, who […]
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India and United States to increase dialogue on food, agricultural trade in 2023
Synopsis The two countries also decided to create a new trade policy forum working group on resilient trade, and to continue to work together on resolving outstanding trade issues, they added in the statement. India and the United States have established a new working group to build sustainable supply chains and boost bilateral trade, the […]
Weather uncertainties grip agri sector in 2022; food grain supplies, crop prospects look bright
Synopsis If farm laws were the reason for the sector to hog headlines in 2021, this year, a raft of factors dotted the agriculture-food firmament. While rain deficit and heatwaves in winter hit production of a few major crops, Russia-Ukraine conflict pushed higher the prices of many commodities and fertilisers. Wheat and paddy crops withered, […]
Space satellites herald agritech revolution, will mark next breakthrough for Indian agri sector: Jitendra Singh
Singh said some of the unique operational applications which RISAT-1A offer include revolutionary radar images which is high-end, strategic technology mainly used for defence Space satellites herald AgriTech revolution and AgriTech startups which will mark the next major breakthrough for India’s Agriculture sector after the green revolution of yesteryears, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Addressing […]
Online agricultural marketplaces provide a gateway for farmers into the tech industry.
More opportunities to employ technology for the benefit of farmers are emerging as internet connections reach further into rural regions and smart gadgets penetrate the world’s main agricultural markets. According to a report, the worldwide digital agricultural market will be worth $10.2 billion by 2025. Farmers may optimize their everyday operations, increase yields more or […]
2 Glorious Years Of Revolutionizing Agritech
Modern agritech companies are using technology to optimize the supply chain, especially the inbound supply chain, and remove many inefficiencies. By connecting them to online marketplaces, the producers were able to use their products to the fullest extent possible, enhance the reach of their agricultural products, and increase sales by exposing them to a big […]
Agriculture Ministry okays setting up 100 fodder-centric FPOs in 2022-23
Synopsis The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 2020 had proposed the establishment of fodder-centric FPOs and requested the agriculture ministry to allow such FPOs under the central scheme “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new FPOs”. The government has finally designated National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) as the implementing agency for setting up […]
India sees uneven distribution of rainfall, may affect foodgrain production
While the monsoon in India is tracking at 11% above normal, the distribution is uneven across the country and could pose a threat to this year’s foodgrain production and may worsen the inflation outlook, analysts said on Tuesday. July is a key month for Kharif. The sowing of kharif crops begins with the onset of […]
Must find ways, means to boost farm productivity and Agri exports: Piyush Goyal
Union food & public distribution minister Piyush Goyal on Monday stressed the need for finding ways and means to augment farm productivity and agriculture exports to boost farm incomes in the country. He also said that the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) will soon submit a comprehensive modern crop […]
e-Paudhshala Mobile Application Launched for Free Distribution of Plants from Government Nurseries
Addressing the gathering at 72nd ‘Van Mahotsav’ through video conferencing, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday appealed to people to take a ‘Green Pledge’ of planting at least one tree during their lifetime. “This year we have set a target of planting 3 crore saplings. I would urge each one of you to […]