Farm jam: Budget bets on nuts, cocoa, fisheries to boost agri valueIndia's latest budget places a strong emphasis on high-value agricultural products and supporting industries. This forward-thinking approac...
02 Feb, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Goa to implement hundred per cent NEP in higher education from next academic year: CM to CentreSawant said the state government is working on the skilling of manpower through agreements signed with various industry associations in the...
07 Aug, 2022, 06.41 PM IST
Centre to support incubation of new method developed by Kerala-based farmer to control pests in cashew gardensIn a statement, the agriculture ministry said, "A woman farmer from Kannur district of Kerala has come up with an innovative practice to de...
25 Oct, 2021, 08.19 PM IST
Hindi belt states main target of PM-KISAN schemeA ranking of states by proportion of agricultural households shows the scheme will be somewhat important in Bihar and West Bengal.
04 Feb, 2019, 07.45 AM IST
Focusing on horticulture to reduce tobacco cultivation: GovtAs many as 384 districts spread across 23 states and union territories have been covered by National Horticulture Mission (NHM) under MIDH.
08 Mar, 2016, 05.05 PM IST
Demand for GI tag to Jeypore cashewCashew nut producers of Odisha have demanded Geographical Indication (GI) status for Jeypore cashew produced in Koraput district.
21 Dec, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
- Rains hit hard cashew workers, many migrate in search of work
Dotted with hundreds of acres of cashew trees, the Panrutti region here is popular for cashew growing and subsequent processes like shellin...
21 Dec, 2015, 12.22 PM IST
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh mum on anti-cow slaughter bill;says will protect themRadha Mohan Singh remained tight-lipped on the issue & said the ministry has been working towards 'preservation and protection' of cows.
03 Aug, 2014, 04.23 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik sets deadline for restoration work post PhailinNaveen Patnaik today set deadlines for different departments to complete reconstruction activities, post Cyclone Phailin.
24 Dec, 2013, 08.25 PM IST
Weak rupee hits raw cashew imports; Costly imports offset gains for exportersThe cashew industry has been hit by a fall in rupee value because nearly half of the raw cashew needed for processing is imported.
09 Jul, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Kerala turns to rubber for better farm returns, switches from arecanut, coconutSupply of palm fronds, a staple for elephants, drops as farmers clear out arecanut, coconut plantations for rubber estates.
19 Jun, 2013, 02.45 AM IST
- Farmers roast fruits of cashew cultivation
Already a leader in groundnut, Gujarat is now getting into ‘niche’ cashewnut cultivation. Farmers in Valsad and Dang districts are now chal...
12 Jul, 2008, 03.26 AM IST
- Cashew output up; Kerala bucks trend
The Centre on Monday said cashew production in the country has increased, except in Kerala where the output has slumped from 72,000 tonnes ...
18 Mar, 2008, 04.02 AM IST
- Cashew developers draw strategy to boost production
Domestic cashew researchers and developers have carved out a task to achieve annual productivity of 21 lakh tonne raw cashew nuts by 2020 a...
22 Nov, 2007, 04.16 AM IST
- Guj farmers take to cashew as processed nut prices cross Rs 200
The farmers in the districts of Surendrangar and Valsad are gradually moving from the traditional crops to cashew nut.
27 Apr, 2007, 03.23 AM IST
- TN switching to organic cashew cultivation
Organic cashew cultivation is still in its infancy. But it is fast catching up in parts of south India due to the 20% to 25% price advantag...
13 Mar, 2007, 01.30 PM IST
- Tea, rubber & spices look for new homes
In a bid to boost production of tea, spices and rubber, the government is planning to shift focus on non-traditional areas.
31 Oct, 2006, 12.49 AM IST