CropLife India organized a two day National Conference on the occasion of its 42nd AGM, which witnessed the congregation of the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Four Agriculture Ministers from the key States of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, senior Government officials, experts and industry leaders. The Theme of […]
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Interesting times ahead for Indian agri-tech, adaptability the key for companies
If utilized correctly, agri-tech innovations can drive sustainable and equitable growth, ensuring better yields, higher profitability, and improved livelihoods for farmers. Various challenges-the Ukraine war, climate change,low attractiveness of farming as a career means that the world is going to face a food shortage challenge soon.Though relatively nascent ,agri-tech innovations have the potential to address […]
78 lakh farmers’ records in Karnataka digitalised : Bommai
The State has been at the forefront of digitisation in the agricultural sector and 78 lakh farmers have been brought within its ambit by linking farmers with survey number and Aadhaar details, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday. Participating in a videoconference with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah regarding natural farming and […]
Indian fertiliser companies to import phosphoric acid at 40% less price
Indian fertiliser companies are looking to import phosphoric acid at 40% cheaper price than the price quoted by global suppliers in the September quarter After the sharp fall in international prices of DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) during the last quarter, Indian fertiliser companies are also expecting a fall in the price of phosphoric acid and are […]
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces hike in sugarcane price to Rs 380 per quintal
Synopsis In August 2021, the then Congress government had announced a Rs 50 per quintal hike in SAP of sugarcane to Rs 360 per quintal. Mann said farmers will get an additional Rs 20 per quintal under SAP of sugarcane as compared to last year. With this decision, the state government will spend an additional […]
Crops’ share in agriculture drops to 55.5%, shows data
Synopsis The gross value output (GVO) of cereals, at ₹336,400 crore, was highest among all the crop-groups in 2011-12. However, in 2019-20, GVO of ‘fruits and vegetables’ was ₹383,300 crore, about ₹6,000 crore higher than that of cereals, according to the report. The share of crops in India’s agriculture fell to 55.5% in 2019-20 from […]
Crop share in India’s agri fell in FY20 from FY12: Govt
Synopsis The gross value output (GVO) of cereals, at Rs 336.4 thousand crore, was highest among all the crop-groups in 2011-12. However, in 2019-20, GVO of ‘fruits and vegetables’ was Rs 383.3 thousand crore, about Rs 6,000 crore higher than that of cereals, according to the report. The share of crops in India’s agriculture fell […]
Oz delegation to focus on agri, critical minerals, infra
Synopsis The minerals, used in EVs and medical devices, are an area of key interest for India as the country has launched production-linked incentive schemes for these sectors. “Australia is excellent in exploration, extraction, production and processing of critical minerals… and India is strengthening its manufacturing capability. So, we can together improve that supply chain […]
Team of scientists from ICAR completes genome sequencing for pomegranate
Synopsis The team involved in this landmark research comprised Dr. N.V. Singh, Dr. P. Roopa Sowjanya, Dr. Shilpa Parashuram, Dr. P.G. Patil and Dr. R.A. Marathe, all at ICAR-NRCP, Solapur. It has taken the team six years in accomplishing full genomic sequencing of this Indian pomegranate. A team of scientists from the Indian Council of […]
Increasing rural electrification and positive farm sentiment to boost demand for agricultural pumps: CRISIL
Synopsis Higher volume-driven growth and stabilising input prices will lead to operating margins rising up to 100 basis points to 11-12% this fiscal, and improve cash accruals. That, along with steady working capital levels and moderate capex spending needs will ensure debt remains at levels similar to last fiscal, supporting stable credit profiles. Increasing rural […]