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Proactively working on issue of stubble burning: Union Environment Minister Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced a comprehensive action plan to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, with municipal corporations...
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
Bullock carts make a comeback in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag as fuel crisis disrupts transport and raises faresBullock carts are making a comeback in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district. Fuel supply disruptions are impacting diesel vehicle movement. This ...
How war, weather & soaring costs are turning onion harvest into a loss-making nightmareMaharashtra's onion farmers are facing severe financial distress as prices plummet below production costs due to bumper arrivals, unseasona...
India to host 4th India-Africa Forum Summit after a decade, focus on strategic partnership, investment and innovation across AfricaIndia is hosting its fourth Africa summit this month. The event will focus on India's partnership with Africa. High-level meetings and busi...
Pakistan: Economic challenges arise for farmers, labourers as modern harvesting techniques enter farmsAccording to The Express Tribune, Khanewal, a key wheat-producing region, has historically depended on manual harvesting, where large group...
Uttar Pradesh government to provide subsidised agricultural equipment to farmersThe Uttar Pradesh government is set to distribute subsidized agricultural equipment to farmers through an e-lottery system. Scheduled for A...
Swaraj Tractors launches series of initiatives in paddy mechanisation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaAs one of the largest tractor players in both markets and with paddy as one of the main kharif crops of the region, Swaraj recently launche...
Government aims to double farm mechanisation in next 10 years: Narendra Singh TomarThe government's emphasis is on providing large advanced agricultural equipment to farmers for their field, the minister said.
Agriculture sector to grow 2.1%: Can it double farm income by 2022?The Economic Survey said there was predominance of small operational holding in Indian agriculture.
Government pitches for farm mechanisation to boost farmers incomeThe Modi government is promoting farm mechanisation in a big way under various programmes and has been setting up more testing and training...
Kerala seeks Rs 600 cr funds from Centre to boost farm sectorFaced with labour shortage, the state has demanded funds to promote farm mechanisation and promotion of high-yielding dwarf variety of coco...
Venture capital firm Omnivore Partners backs agri-tech startup MITRAVenture capital firm Omnivore Partners is backing MITRA, a technology startup that develops farm mechanisation solutions for horticulturist...
- Agriculture Ministry proposes custom hiring of farm machinery in 12th plan
Custom hiring envisages promoting establishment of farm machinery banks for hiring by way of providing financial assistance to self-help gr...
- NREGs leads to labour shortage in Kerala agri sector: Survey
The implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), flag-ship programme of the UPA Government, has led to shortage of...