Asam government has allowed upto five per cent of the total land of tea garden to be used for promotion of eco-friendly tea tourism, cultivation of agriculture crops besides green power and animal husbandry. In an ordinance the state government amended Assam Fixation of ceiling on Land holding Act 1956. According to the ordinance “Provided […]
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Government forms panel to look into ways to strengthen MSP system
Synopsis The committee will look into ways to strengthen the MSP system and how farmers can take benefit out of the support price mechanism, the minister noted. The government will consider the recommendations of the committee, he added. Choudhary was replying to a question from Tiruchi Siva (DMK) who wanted to know whether the government […]
World’s food supply faces new threat from lack of rain in India
Synopsis The threat to India’s rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation. Total rice planted area has declined 13% so far this season due to a lack of rainfall in some areas, including West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, which account for a quarter of India’s […]
India’s natural farming policy should recognise women’s new role
Their participation in natural farming will not just ensure the sustaining and scaling of the practice, but also promote economic well-being, equity and support the nation’s sustainable development agenda. Tribal women at Kharegoan village in Thane. a social security blanket is essential to ensure that women have a robust support system to juggle household responsibilities, […]
Ministry to soon seek Cabinet nod for allowing more projects access agri fund: Narendra Singh Tomar
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday said his ministry will soon seek the Cabinet nod for a proposal to allow emerging technology-based farm projects like hydroponics access the Rs 1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. Set up in 2020, the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) provides financing facility for setting up of post harvest infra […]
Tata Motors transforms livelihoods of 2,000 farmers in Maharashtra
Reaffirming its commitment towards fostering sustainable development in the community, Tata Motors, in association with the BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development (BISLD), piloted the Wadi model in Jawhar tribal region of Palghar, Maharashtra. This holistic model has significantly enhanced the livelihoods of 2,000 farmers by increasing food security, generating sustainable income, providing healthcare […]