A turning point in human history was the advent of agriculture. The first significant shift in the connection between completely modern people and the environment occurred when humans were able to manipulate the environment to produce enough food to support rapid population increase. Agriculture’s development sparked a broad range of innovations, from the use of […]
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Arya.ag announces partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank to drive farmers’ financial inclusion
Synopsis Grain commerce platform Arya.ag on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank. With this business correspondent model partnership, Arya.ag, will further its mission to drive financial inclusion for farmers and FPOs and offer loans through Shivalik Small Finance Bank under Warehouse Receipt Finance. Grain commerce platform Arya.ag on Thursday announced a […]
Agritech can solve farm sector challenges: UNCDF-NITI Aayog Report
The report said that agritech start-ups can find ways to solve the problems faced by smallholder farmers who produce more than 50-60% of agricultural output in lower-middle and lower-income countries. NEW DELHI: Some of the critical challenges in the farm sector that lead to loss of income for farmers, including inadequacies in production, supply chain, […]
Tea planters suffering from ‘crop loss’, ‘falling’ prices in Tripura
Synopsis Tea plantations, the second largest industry in the state after rubber, are facing “crop loss” this season due to a drought-like situation, Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) chairman Santosh Saha said. Tea planters in Tripura are witnessing a “shortage” in production due to a prolonged dry spell in the northeastern state with “falling” prices […]
ORGANIC VS. CONVENTIONAL FARMING: WHICH IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
Agriculture, which is also necessary for human survival, is the foundation of human society.It has existed for tens of thousands of years, with countless advancements made by man over time. Nowadays, conventional farming and organic farming are the two primary types of agriculture that are widely practiced around the world. Which is superior has been […]
India’s cotton output could fall to 14-year low: Cotton Association of India
Synopsis Lower production will reduce exports from the world’s biggest producer in the current marketing year ending on Sept. 30 and support global prices. It could also lift domestic prices and weigh on margins of local textile companies. Production could fall to 30.3 million bales, down 3.2% from the previous estimate of 31.3 million bales, […]
India’s sugar output drops 5.4% y/y as mills close early
Synopsis The government allowed mills to export only 6.1 million tonnes of sugar in the 2022/23 season, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration was expected to allow a second tranche of shipments. India’s absence from the market could lift global sugar prices , which were trading near their highest level in more than a decade, […]
Sugar Prices Bubble Up to Highest Since 2012
White sugar is displayed in a sack as it is sold in a grocery store in Mumbai, India, on Monday, January 8, 2007. India, the world’s second biggest producer of sugar and the biggest user, raised the benchmark price of sugarcane to help farmers. The surge could lead to costlier sweet foods and drinks Sugar […]
Tips for Increasing Your Tomato Harvest When Growing Tomatoes
If you are familiar with the control factors from the start, tomato gardening may be quite profitable. The key to growing ripe, juicy, red tomatoes is to get the plants off to a good start and address any issues early on. Keep in mind that one of the most popular crops that are susceptible to […]
Govt orders release of 2 lakh tonnes of additional sugar stock before peak summer demand
Anticipating a rise in demand of sugar in the upcoming summer months, the Government on Tuesday increased the quota of sugar being released by approximately 2 lakh tonnes. With this increase, the total quantity of sugar being released into the markets now rises to 24 lakh tonnes for the month of April 2023. Earlier this […]