Tag: Farmers News

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Centre asks north-eastern states to increase production of pulses and horticultural crops

Centre asks north-eastern states to increase production of pulses and horticultural crops

The Central Government has urged North-Eastern states to increase the production...

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Delayed Soybean Procurement in Maharashtra Fuels Farmers' Anger, Sparking Political Tensions Ahead of Elections

Delayed Soybean Procurement in Maharashtra Fuels Farmers' Anger, Sparking Political Tensions Ahead of Elections

The delay in government procurement of soybean in Maharashtra has angered farmers,...

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High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

India is the world’s largest cotton producer, it ranks low in productivity. Maharashtra,...

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Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) condemned the BJP-led government for failing to...

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Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

After the Supreme Court took a strong stance on the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR,...

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Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched 170 new seed categories to enhance...

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IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...

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Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines...

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World Bank to support 4 lakh farmers in Kerala

World Bank to support 4 lakh farmers in Kerala

The World Bank approved a $200 million project to help Kerala farmers adapt to climate...

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Rural areas to get timely weather updates with govt's new initiative

Rural areas to get timely weather updates with govt's new initiative

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch a Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting...

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Punjab's agricultural households earn highest, lowest in Bihar, less than Rs 300 per day: NABARD Survey

Punjab's agricultural households earn highest, lowest in Bihar, less than Rs 300 per day: NABARD Survey

According to a NABARD report, Punjab has the highest average monthly income for...

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Soyabean production estimated to increase by 6 percent despite decreased cultivation area

Soyabean production estimated to increase by 6 percent despite decreased cultivation area

The Soybean Processors Association of India has estimated the production of soybean...

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Rajasthan govt in action mode against spurious fertilizers, seized 11000 bags of fertilizer

Rajasthan govt in action mode against spurious fertilizers, seized 11000 bags of fertilizer

As part of a special campaign in Rajasthan, the Agriculture Department has seized...

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Maharashtra agricultural households have highest land holding, Meghalaya leads in leased land farming

Maharashtra agricultural households have highest land holding, Meghalaya leads in leased land farming

Maharashtra agricultural households have the highest land holdings in the country...

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Farmers are facing problem of slow paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana

Farmers are facing problem of slow paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana farmers are facing problem in mandis as lifting of paddy is slow...

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Average landholdings decline despite rise in rural income: NABARD Survey

Average landholdings decline despite rise in rural income: NABARD Survey

The NABARD's second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) 2021-22 reveals...