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Weak bank support may drive farmers to web of traders, private moneylendersRural economy experts feel that the declining farm credit from institutionalised players and restrictions on the ops of co-op banks may thr...06 Dec, 2016, 01.22 AM IST- Farmers want MNCs to invest in rural infrastructureFarmers across India are demanding that 100% foreign direct investment in food retail is welcome only if MNCs entering the sector invest in...25 Jun, 2016, 02.54 AM IST
- Drought may hit crop output across South IndiaDrought in southern states has affected the cultivation of major commodities like rice, cotton and spices. Production of these commodities ...08 Apr, 2016, 10.36 AM IST
- Poultry sector can't stand chicken leg importsPoultry farmers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are an enraged lot after the external affairs ministry's proposal to allow duty...14 Aug, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
- CIFA opposes SC panel recommendations on biotech cropsFarmers body CIFA today opposed the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed committee to ban field trials of biotech crops saying su...07 Aug, 2013, 07.25 PM IST
- FDI in retail: Farm lobbies to meet chief ministers, create awareness among farmersSome 70-plus farmers have written a letter to Delhi CM Sheila Dixit on how they have benefited from engaging with domestic and foreign orga...24 Sep, 2012, 05.33 AM IST
- Indian agriculture faces crisis: P Chengal Reddy, Secretary General, Consortium of Indian Farming Associations"The agriculture sector faces a critical situation of low productivity - young people running away to the cities," said P. Chengal Reddy.05 Feb, 2012, 02.24 PM IST
- Farmer groups support FDI in multi-brand retail: GovernmentGovernment today said farmer groups have come out in support of FDI in multi-brand retail and have demanded its early implementation.22 Dec, 2011, 10.19 PM IST
- FDI in retail: Farmer body warns of agitation to Manmohan SinghA group of farmer leaders asked PM to implement the decision to allow foreign investment in multi-brand retail, or else face a nation-wide ...13 Dec, 2011, 04.08 AM IST
- Farmer Groups to meet Manmohan Singh to press for FDI in retailLeaders of farmer groups are meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday to press for allowing FDI in retail.12 Dec, 2011, 03.42 AM IST
- CIFA writes to PM for FDI in retail; Biocon's Kiran Majumdar Shaw supportsIn the letter written on behalf of farmers' organisations across India, CIFA has requested for implementation of the decision taken on FDI ...08 Dec, 2011, 09.48 PM IST
- Quick steps needed to avert grain storage crisis: GulatiIndia’s overflowing grain silos will lead to a crisis if the government does not take urgent steps to offload the stocks, a government pane...17 Jun, 2011, 05.22 AM IST
- Farmers, pest bodies react adversely to ban on Endosulfan"SC order banning the production, sale and use of Endosulfan ahead of the coming kharif season would harm the interests of growers."13 May, 2011, 02.50 PM IST
- Farmers demand residue analysis for imported agricultural goodsDemanding a level playing field for domestic farmers, the Consortium of Indian Farmers Associations has said agricultural products imported...24 Jan, 2008, 02.18 PM IST
- FM concerned over lack of consensus on fertiliser subsidyFinance Minister P Chidambaram appears bothered by the lack of political consensus on payment of fertiliser subsidy, estimated to cost the ...07 Jan, 2008, 09.10 PM IST
- CIFA demands 25% budgetary allocationThe Consortium of Indian Farmers Association on Monday demanded 25 per cent of budgetary allocation for the agriculture sector to ensure th...27 Nov, 2006, 04.50 PM IST
- Updated version of Agri-Handbook shortly: ICARIndian Council of Agricultural Research will soon bring out the latest edition of its much sought after publication - Handbook of Agricultu...27 Nov, 2005, 01.53 PM IST
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