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Farmer leaders allege private players procuring paddy instead of government buying on MSP
October 10, 2021Farmer leaders alleged that attempts have been made to create space for private players to procure...
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India to face challenges in balancing food security with environment sustainability: Report
October 6, 2021Even as India spends over USD 3 billion annually on agricultural innovation, of which only 4...
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Experts raise food security concerns amid India’s push for ethanol production
October 6, 2021India’s ambitious 2025 ethanol roadmap has drawn criticism from experts who warn it could undermine food...
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NABARD promoting 5000 farmers producer organisations (FPO): Chairman G. R. Chintala
October 4, 2021Nabard chairman G R Chintala on Monday said that farmers producer organisations (FPO) are coming in...
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KissanPro signs pact with Barakat Vegetable & Fruit to help farmers sell produces in Middle East
September 29, 2021Jharkhand-based agri-tech firm KissanPro on Wednesday said it has has signed a pact with Dubai-based Barakat...
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PM Modi launches 35 special crop varieties to address climate change, malnutrition
September 28, 2021Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits — developed by...
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Govt to focus on digitisation of 98,000 agri cooperatives for digital lending
September 25, 2021The government will focus on digitisation and modernisation of about 98,000 primary agriculture cooperatives (PACs) to...
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Kharif foodgrain output estimated at record 150.50 million tonne this year: Govt
September 21, 2021India’s foodgrain production is likely to touch record 150.50 million tonne in the ongoing kharif season...
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Aquaculture is risky but has potential to boost farmer incomes: Rajamanohar Somasundaram
September 21, 2021Aquaculture involves high risk both internal and external throughout the culture operations, says Rajamanohar Somasundaram, CEO,...
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Higher investment required in agri R&D: India says at G20 agri meet
September 19, 2021India on Saturday stressed at G20 agriculture meeting that there is a need to increase investment...