View: Empowering the Indian farmerThe govt has set a target of doubling farmer income by 2024. It is taking various measures and a multi-pronged approach to support farmers ...
03 Sep, 2020, 10.28 AM IST
How WhatsApp, Facebook are helping farmers prosperMore than 600,000 farmers are associated with Hoy Amhi Shetkari and the Facebook page has 500,000 followers.
19 Jul, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Has India found the answer to two of its most pressing lifestyle problems?Scientists claim that coloured wheat could reduce malnourishment and possibly prevent obesity and other lifestyle diseases.
01 Jun, 2019, 11.15 PM IST
Karnataka model that may be a step forward in tackling the epidemic of crop insurance scamsInsurance companies, faced with huge claims, discounted the payout all across and genuine farmers got much less than their due; while the p...
04 Dec, 2016, 08.16 AM IST
To beat drought, ICAR eyes GM sugarcaneThe move is significant considering the govt is treading cautiously on the path of GM crop amid strong opposition from environmentalists.
09 May, 2016, 01.45 PM IST
Seven best apps to use in your carThe likes of Apple Car Play and Android Auto paving the way for those who appreciate a dashboard full of gadgets and goodies.
14 Oct, 2015, 02.33 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee asks educational institutes to come out of complacencyEducational institutes are sometimes complacent and if they come out of this mindset then they can achieve wonders, President Pranab Mukher...
11 Jul, 2015, 07.30 PM IST
Government fully prepared to tackle poor monsoon: Radha Mohan Singh, Agriculture Minister"The Sinchai Yojana (irrigation programme) will lay stress on end-to end solutions in the irrigation supply chain from water sources, distr...
03 Jun, 2015, 04.40 AM IST
Budget 2015: Biggest challenge for Modi government is to revive sagging agricultural sectorThe big challenge for the Modi government is to revive this sagging sector and bring it back on track to at least 4% growth trajectory, if ...
01 Mar, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
Can't forecast on onion prices as supply hit by rains: Sharad PawarOnions prices are still ruling at an unaffordable level, though rates have started softening both in the wholesale and retail markets acros...
19 Aug, 2013, 02.21 PM IST
80 companies sign MoUs for commercialisation of farm technologiesAbout 80 companies, including Coramandel, Pepsi, have inked MoUs worth Rs 3.17 cr for commercialisation of newly developed farm technologie...
19 Jul, 2013, 06.34 PM IST
- ICRISAT-ICAR partner to build climate resilient agriculture
ICRISAT and ICAR have called to adapt new measures to tackle growing climate related risks and constraints that prevail in rural areas.
23 May, 2012, 05.43 PM IST
- Delay in monsoon may spell doom for farmers
ICAR says it wishes to prioritise research that focuses on smallholders and rain-fed, backward, marginal and fragile areas.
27 Jun, 2011, 04.43 AM IST
- India to send teams of agriculture experts to African continents
India has decided to send teams of farm experts to African countries to explore ways of helping the "dark continent" to improve its agricul...
25 May, 2011, 03.28 PM IST
- Ready to discuss price rise issue if Oppn allows: Pawar
Pawar said that he is ready for a discussion, if only the Opposition allows it.
28 Jul, 2010, 04.56 PM IST
Disguised as corp biggies, fraudsters offer jobs for moneyFraudsters are using names of corporate biggies like HCL and NTPC to lure job seekers.
30 Aug, 2009, 12.14 PM IST
- R&D units may get shares in exchange for IPRs
The government is looking into setting up a formal mechanism that would enable R&D institutions to accept at least a part of their licensin...
13 Apr, 2002, 12.34 AM IST