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Sugar Sector Shock: Addressing Dual Setbacks in the Sugar Industry, Maximizing Returns for Farmers

Sugar Sector Shock: Addressing Dual Setbacks in the Sugar Industry, Maximizing Returns for Farmers

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Negative news for sugar companies, double blow to sugar companies, farmers will have to pay more for sugarcane, Uttar Pradesh government increased the SAP of sugarcane by ₹ 20 per quintal, Punjab government has also taken the decision to increase the price, many states will follow this trend. are considering such steps

Crops ready for harvest but no workers in Uttar Pradesh due to coronavirus lockdown

Crops ready for harvest but no workers in Uttar Pradesh due to coronavirus lockdown

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Sardar Surjit Singh, who is among the affluent farmers in Pilibhit district, said that `Baisakhi`, which is a festival of celebration by farmers, may not be very joyful since harvesting and threshing of the crops is stalled due to lockdown.

Modi government raises MSP for rabi, kharif crops for 2019-20

Modi government raises MSP for rabi, kharif crops for 2019-20

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Government increases the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif and Rabi crops of 2019-20 season including Paddy, wheat, pulses and oilseeds on the line of fixing the MSP at a level of 1.5 times of the cost of production

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Budget 2019 expectations: Here's what can really help agriculture sector

Budget 2019 expectations: Here's what can really help agriculture sector

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

Agriculture sector makes up a major part of Indian economy, and hence every development for revival would be keenly watched.

Budget 2019 expectations: Modi govt may provide several long term measures for agriculture sector, says SBI report

Budget 2019 expectations: Modi govt may provide several long term measures for agriculture sector, says SBI report

Sat, Jun 22, 2019

The government must develop efficient global value chains and liberalise land lease markets across all states, which should encourage contract farming on a medium to long-term basis, said the report.

Kisan Credit Card scheme: Modi government to target one-crore farmers in 100 days

Kisan Credit Card scheme: Modi government to target one-crore farmers in 100 days

Sat, Jun 15, 2019

Since the Kisan Credit Card scheme plays a key role in helping out farmer in the hour of need, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently held a meeting with counterparts of all States/UTs.

From farmers, government employees to workers, CM Jagan Reddy takes key decisions in first Andhra Cabinet meeting

From farmers, government employees to workers, CM Jagan Reddy takes key decisions in first Andhra Cabinet meeting

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

Huge hike in the salary of various categories of workers, 27 per cent interim relief to the government employees and implementation of cash assistance scheme for farmers were some of the major decisions taken at the first meeting of the new Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Monday.

Rythu Bharosa scheme: Farmers in Andhra Pradesh to get Rs 12,500 each from October 15

Rythu Bharosa scheme: Farmers in Andhra Pradesh to get Rs 12,500 each from October 15

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh will get annual financial support of Rs 12,500 each as the new YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government in the state has decided to implement the "Rythu Bharosa" scheme from October.

What could be PM Modi's new steps towards agriculture sector in nation

What could be PM Modi's new steps towards agriculture sector in nation

Fri, May 24, 2019

In this segment of Zee Business, watch What could be PM Modi's new steps towards agriculture sector in nation.

Wow! Two melons sold for whopping $45,600 in Japan

Wow! Two melons sold for whopping $45,600 in Japan

Fri, May 24, 2019

This variety of melon is considered to be of especially good quality because it is grown and ripened during a long period of sunny weather and has an almost perfectly round shape.

Contract farming may pave way for prosperity, enhance farmers' income

Contract farming may pave way for prosperity, enhance farmers' income

Tue, May 14, 2019

Under contract farming, certain norms should be followed to secure the interests of contractor as well as farmer. Their agreement should be registered online in a transparent manner and in very clear terms.

Ginger cropping flourishes in Karnataka’s Shivamogga

Ginger cropping flourishes in Karnataka’s Shivamogga

Thu, May 09, 2019

Raw wet Ginger farming is blooming in Karnataka’s Shivamogga. It is being sold at Rs 8,500 per quintal now and may reach to Rs 10,000 per quintal shortly. Being a hilly region, Shivamogga has moderate climate that is favourable for ginger cropping. Ginger is one of the major crops in Shivamogga and everyone including officers, politicians and businessmen cultivate it.

How harnessing smartphone technology can help Indian farmers

How harnessing smartphone technology can help Indian farmers

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

The 'Promoting Clean and Energy Efficient Cold-Chains in India' report finds that using mobile apps and data analysis to manage harvesting and logistics could help to reduce the amount of food wasted between farm gate and supermarket shelf, whilst boosting farmers' incomes.

NAFED to procure 20 lakh tonne each of pulses, oilseeds from farmers at MSP rate

NAFED to procure 20 lakh tonne each of pulses, oilseeds from farmers at MSP rate

Fri, Apr 12, 2019

"We will be purchasing 15-20 lakh tonne of pulses and 20 lakh tonne of mustard in the ongoing rabi harvesting season," Chaddha told reporters on the sidelines of a conference organised by industry body Assocham on compressed bio-gas.

Free power, loan waivers can't be long-term solutions to farmer problems: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Free power, loan waivers can't be long-term solutions to farmer problems: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Fri, Apr 12, 2019

PNB has topped the first ever EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) index this year, he said. Talking about bank's resurgence after a lean patch Mehta said, "Last year was a challenging year for us. Putting the past behind, all toiled hard to ensure that the bank returned to profitability in just 9 months." The bank increased its business by one lakh to cross Rs 11 lakh crore at the end of March 2019.

How this Agritech startup is helping farmers in India

How this Agritech startup is helping farmers in India

Tue, Apr 09, 2019

Fasal, an artificial intelligence based internet of things (IoT) startup works towards the betterment of the farmers

Shrimp business to bring revival for these farmers - You should buy this stock to get rich ahead

Shrimp business to bring revival for these farmers - You should buy this stock to get rich ahead

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

ICICI Securities believe with improving demand from the US and lower shrimp production in India, shrimp prices stabilised at lower levels in Oct’18-Jan’19.

What is Kisan Credit Card scheme and how does it help farmers get agriculture loans? Find out

What is Kisan Credit Card scheme and how does it help farmers get agriculture loans? Find out

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The model of KCC scheme was prepared by NABARD that met the recommendations of RV Gupta Committee. It is available at all commercial, regional rural and co-operative banks.

DeHaat: This startup gives agriculture services, financial aid; caters to 52,000 farmers

DeHaat: This startup gives agriculture services, financial aid; caters to 52,000 farmers

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

DeHaat is a startup that aims to offer end to end agricultural services to Indian farmers.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Farmers alerts! How to register

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Farmers alerts! How to register

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

Till date, around 3 crore farmers have been registered and getting benefits of the scheme, informed Niti Aayog member at core committee on agriculture.

Budget 2019: Piyush Goyal reaches out to farmers with income support scheme - Top details

Budget 2019: Piyush Goyal reaches out to farmers with income support scheme - Top details

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

"This income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of the farmers in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each." The scheme will be funded 100 per cent by the central government, he added.

Strengthen agriculture by long-term structural changes: M Venkaiah Naidu

Strengthen agriculture by long-term structural changes: M Venkaiah Naidu

Sat, Jan 12, 2019

The comments assume importance in the wake of agrarian distress--driven by falling prices and rising input costs leading to their indebtedness--which has led to tens of hundreds of farmers committing suicides across the country.

Agriculture crisis: Govt mulling farm package ahead of 2019 general polls

Agriculture crisis: Govt mulling farm package ahead of 2019 general polls

Fri, Dec 28, 2018

Sources said the Agriculture Ministry has prepared a road map and made a presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting both short and long term "sustainable" solutions to various issues that are impacting farmers and causing agricultural distress in the country.

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