To help the farm sector, state governments have time and again announced loan waiver schemes. Back in 2008-09, the then UPA government at the Centre had announced a loan waiver scheme for the entire country. Last week, the new Maharashtra government announced a loan waiver for farmers who had up to Rs 2 lakh in […]
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PM-Kisan misses half of target due to implementation hurdles
Under PM-KISAN, the government provides income support of Rs 6000 a year to farmers with a valid enrolment, paid in three equal cash transfers of Rs 2000 — one every four months. The Modi government’s cash-for-farmers programme has been able to benefit only half of the 140 million farmers targeted in 2019-20 due to implementation […]
World Soil Day 2019: Current Theme, History and Key Facts
World Soil Day 2019: Current Theme, History and Key Facts World Soil Day World Soil Day also highlight the growing problem due to population expansion. Therefore, it is necessary to take a step to reduce the erosion of soil, to maintain fertility so that food safety can be ensured. Soil is made up of minerals, […]
Farmers didn’t gain from rise in onion prices
The onino price rise has left citizens teary-eyed as the onion prices in wholesale markets have touched Rs 100 per Kg and the prices are expected to soar till February. Retail price of onions nearing Rs 100 per kilogram in some states. (Photo: PTI) The onino price rise has left citizens teary-eyed as the onion […]
Farmers taste success with vanilla beans
Vanilla farming seems to have brought a flavour of success to a handful of farmers in Kerala at a time when prices of other plantation crops are moving southward. Because of lower production, prices of dry vanilla beans is hovering between ₹22,000 and ₹30,000 a kg, depending on quality. “It cannot be said that prices are declining, […]