Synopsis Under this package, farmers who lost 33 per cent or more of their total crops will get the financial assistance in addition to the compensation provided by the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) as per norms. The Gujarat government on Thursday announced a relief package for farmers who suffered losses due to unseasonal rains […]
Tag Archives: Agriculture
The Impact of Automation on the Farming Industry
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Export duty on husk rice scrapped
Synopsis Officials said the duty was scrapped after review of rice stocks. The exemption will be effective from April 11. The centre in September, 2022 had imposed an export duty of 20% on Rice in Husk (Paddy or Rough), Husked (Brown Rice) and Semi-milled or Wholly milled Rice. The central government has scrapped export duty […]
Govt allows 5 pvt firms for cluster farming in 50,000 hectares with Rs 750cr investment
Synopsis The Centre will give financial assistance up to Rs 100 crore depending on the size of the project under the recently launched central scheme Cluster Development Programme (CDP), which is implemented by the National Horticulture Board with an outlay of Rs 2,200 crore. The Centre has allowed five private firms to undertake cluster farming […]