Nanotechnology application to boost crop productivity can be a locally-implemented strategy for emergencies, a team of Indian scientists has said. A trace amount of nano iron pyrite can pump up seed and root metabolism and increase the production of certain crops, said scientists at IIT-Kanpur. To make the technology easily adaptable for the farmers, the […]
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Economic stimulus package on Day 3 a repetition of budget: Experts
The third day of Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements May 15, 2020, outlining what is supposed to be a Rs 20 lakh crore relief, was mostly a repackaging of her last Budget speech, a section of experts said. Sitharaman has spelt out deals for specific groups every day since Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during […]
Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights: Govt strengthens India’s agri, allied sectors supply chain; major export push too
Nirmala Sitharaman Hihjlights: FM has announced some major reforms to strengthen India’s agriculture and allied activities sector. The government has also announced major export push to take kesar, chillies, saffron and other famous Indian food product to the globe. FM Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights: After announcing relief for some of the India’s poorer section of the society […]
Finance Minister announces two agriculture-related measures to support farmers
on’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced a Special economic and comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crore – equivalent to 10% of India’s GDP on 12th May 2020. He gave a clarion call for आत्मनिर्भर भारत अभियान or Self-Reliant India Movement. He also outlined five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat – Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography and Demand. Union […]
With 3 major agri-market reforms, govt finally bites the bullet: Agri experts
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) Hailing the third tranche of stimulus focussing on the agriculture and allied sector, farm industries and experts on Friday said the government has finally decided to “bite the bullet” by announcing long overdue big market reforms that would benefit both farmers and consumers. In the third set of measures under […]
COVID-19 relief package: Agriculture credit support fails to impress farmers’ unions
While the unions welcomed the extra NABARD fund infusion, they said that much of these loans go to large farmers and agri-businesses. NEW DELHI: The credit support measures announced for farmers on Wednesday isn’t likely to enthuse the 14.5 crore-strong community, coming as it does in the wake of demands for full scale farm loan waivers. […]
Covid-19 won’t be able to damage Indian agriculture: Narendra S Tomar
The Centre has given several exemptions to the rural and agricultural sector from the lockdown — including all farming operations and mandis. This has definitely helped maintaining continuity in the supply chain, says Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar. Union agriculture & rural development minister Narendra Singh Tomar spoke to Saubhadra Chatterji and Zia Haq about the impact of the […]
सरकार ने किसानों के लिए लॉन्च किया नया ऐप, किसानों की होंगी दिक्कतें दूर
Source: SamaybhaskarLink:https://www.samaybhaskar.com/government-launches-new-app-for-farmers-farmers-will-face-problems/ नई दिल्ली। कोरोना वायरस महामारी के प्रसार को रोकने के लिए जारी देशव्यापी लॉकडाउन से किसानों को काफी परेशानियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है। किसानों की समस्या को दूर करने के लिए सेंट्रल रोड रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (CRRI) ने किसान सभा ऐप लॉन्च किया है। इस ऐप के जरिए देश के दूरदराज इलाकों के […]
सीएसआईआर ने किसान सभा ऐप शुरू किया, जानें इस ऐप के बारे में सबकुछ
News covered by: jagranjosh किसानों को वर्तमान में अपनी फसल को बाजार तक ले जाने या देशव्यापी लॉकडाउन के मद्देनजर बीज या उर्वरक खरीदने में कठिनाई का सामना करना पड़ रहा है. इसलिए, सर्वोत्तम मूल्य निर्धारण पर उपज के समय पर वितरण की सुविधा के लिए उचित आपूर्ति श्रृंखला प्रबंधन आवश्यक है. केंद्रीय सड़क अनुसंधान […]
Demand for Loan without Interest and Monthly Pension Intensifies Among Farmers amid Lockdown
The outbreak of the Coronavirus has locked down the whole nation till May 17. The situation of lockdown is pushing the country’s economy to the limit. The farmer community is also facing problems in their activities. The agriculture industry employs more than half of the country and these hard times are pushing them at their […]