Mango farmers often find themselves battling against the relentless mango hopper, a troublesome pest capable of wreaking havoc on these precious fruits. With its ability to inflict up to a 50 percent loss in yield during severe infestations, the mango hopper poses a formidable challenge. Timely identification and effective management strategies are crucial to mitigate […]
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Three new coop societies will help solve many agri problems, raise farmers’ income: Amit Shah
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the three new cooperative societies — NCOL, NCEL and BBSSL — will help solve many problems of Indian agriculture and enhance farmers’ income by promoting exports of farm products, including organic foods. He was speaking after inaugurating the new office building of three national level multi-state cooperative societies […]
Plant These 5 Veggies in March-April for a Bumper Crop!
As we welcome March, it’s time for farmers to roll up their sleeves and get ready for planting season. But it can be tough to know exactly what to plant, right? That’s why it’s important to consider planting the top 5 veggies this March-April. Let’s discuss in detail: 1. Coriander Crop: Spice Up Your Fields […]
Role of Resistant Chilli Varieties in Mitigating Phytophthora Root Rot and Chilli Leaf Curl Virus
India is the global leader in the production, consumption, and export of dry chilli, a vital component of its spice industry. Chilli is one of the most important spices integral to Indian cuisine. With approximately 400 different types of chillies cultivated across the country, the economic significance of chillies was evident, contributing over 130 billion […]
India to replace 2.5 million tonnes of conventional urea with Nano urea in FY24, minister says
India will replace the consumption of 2.5 million tonnes (mt) of conventional urea with nano urea in FY24, union chemicals and fertilisers minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at a press conference on Friday. This is in line with India’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency in urea production by 2025. India’s urea consumption in the 10 months to […]
Mandi Updates: Wholesale Wheat Prices Drop on New Arrivals
The wholesale prices of wheat fell across the benchmark markets in India, according to the data from the Agmarknet portal run by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The prices fell on new arrivals in the market. In Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the two largest wheat-producing states, the month-on-month wholesale prices dropped in February. […]
India needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 to promote less water-intensive crops
India needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 with a view to promote farming of less water-intensive crops such as pulses and oil seeds and discourage free power for the agri sector, economic think tank GTRI said on Thursday. There is a need to “promote less water-intensive crops like pulses, oil seeds, and vegetables like […]
Farm Mechanization in India’s Agriculture Sector: Challenges and Opportunities
Agriculture sector’s integral role in India The Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing recently investigated farm mechanization and equipment spanning 2020-23. While representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare provided a thorough briefing on the status of modernization in farming, it did raise concern about the lack of […]
Govt’s solution for farmers: What it means for each of the parties
An “out-of-the-box” solution has come up in the fourth round of talks between the Central government and the leaders of protesting farmers. For a week, farmers from Punjab have been gathering on the borders with Haryana to reach Delhi to press for their demands. The third round of talks on February 15, just like the […]
Farmers pause protest before next round of talks; Centre says solution soon
The ongoing farmers’ protest march demanding legalising the minimum support price (MSP) regime paused for a few days. The farmer unions would hold another round of negotiations with the representatives of the Centre on Sunday.Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur told reporters on Friday that talks with the agitating farmers were on and a solution […]