Cooperatives

Two books released on the life of IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi

Two books released on the life of IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi

Two books have been released on the life of IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi. Titled “The...

1,100 new FPOs to be set up in cooperative sector, NCDC will allocate

1,100 new FPOs to be set up in cooperative sector, NCDC will allocate

Under the scheme, a target of establishing 1,100 additional FPOs has been allocated...

IFFCO integrating drone, nano DAP and Urea, AI for 'Smart Farming'

IFFCO integrating drone, nano DAP and Urea, AI for 'Smart Farming'

DRONAI is an integrated program that promotes foliar application of Nano fertilisers...

New cooperative policy to raise farmers' income: Govt

New cooperative policy to raise farmers' income: Govt

The central government is soon bringing out a new cooperative policy to increase...

Govt to allow PACS to convert wholesale petrol pumps into retail outlets

Govt to allow PACS to convert wholesale petrol pumps into retail outlets

PACS will also be given priority in allotment of new petrol/diesel dealerships to...

IFFCO achieves highest ever profit of PBT Rs 4000cr; braces for Agri 2.0

IFFCO achieves highest ever profit of PBT Rs 4000cr; braces for Agri 2.0

IFFCO has witnessed two major developments this financial year (2022-23) -- its...

Central govt doles out ten thousand crore fund aiming to boost cooperative sector in Haryana

Central govt doles out ten thousand crore fund aiming to boost cooperative sector in Haryana

The Centre on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 10,000 crore to the Haryana Government through...

Fertilizer Minister Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates IFFCO's two Nano Urea manufacturing plants to the nation

Fertilizer Minister Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates IFFCO's two Nano Urea manufacturing plants to the nation

Two additional Nano Urea Plants by IFFCO, world’s No. 1 processed fertilizer cooperative...

National level multi-state seed coop mooted to plant seeds of prosperity

National level multi-state seed coop mooted to plant seeds of prosperity

The country’s three leading cooperatives, including IFFCO, KRIBHCO and NAFED alogn...

Govt seeks to tap organic food market via coops

Govt seeks to tap organic food market via coops

The government is making efforts to tap the Rs 10 lakh crore global organic food...

Budget will boost Coop Development: NCUI President

Budget will boost Coop Development: NCUI President

By giving due priority to cooperatives in accordance with the government’s slogan...

IFFCO, Amul, NAFED, Kribhco, NCDC to promote national export coop society with Rs 2,000-cr share capital

IFFCO, Amul, NAFED, Kribhco, NCDC to promote national export coop society with Rs 2,000-cr share capital

A national-level cooperative organic society, cooperative seed society and cooperative...

Budget should exempt cooperatives from Income Tax: DN Thakur

Budget should exempt cooperatives from Income Tax: DN Thakur

Cooperatives focus on people, not on capital. So, the government should focus on...

Three new multi-state cooperative societies soon

Three new multi-state cooperative societies soon

The government has decided to establish three new national-level multi-state cooperative...

Amul MD Dr RS Sodhi resigns; Jayen Mehta to take charge

Amul MD Dr RS Sodhi resigns; Jayen Mehta to take charge

Dr RS Sodhi, the Managing Director (MD) of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing...

Indian agriculture can grow only when consumer is ready to pay more: Dr RS Sodhi

Indian agriculture can grow only when consumer is ready to pay more: Dr RS Sodhi

The topic for the second session of the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave and NACOF...

Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

National

String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

National

Farmer Income Trails Growth in Agricultural Output

The GDP and GVA data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on November 28th clarify this picture. They also clearly show...

Opinion