Tag: Farmers

National
SKM demands white paper on MSP and procurement system

SKM demands white paper on MSP and procurement system

In a statement, SKM demands Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to...

Agritech
IIT Madras to collaborate with Agriculture Ministry on Project VISTAAR

IIT Madras to collaborate with Agriculture Ministry on Project VISTAAR

The partnership aims to enrich the VISTAAR network with information about start-ups...

Opinion
Rebuilding and Reinventing Institutions for Farmers

Rebuilding and Reinventing Institutions for Farmers

Recognizing the significance of institution building for farmers, the latest issue...

Opinion
Redesigning Institutions for Betterment of Farmers

Redesigning Institutions for Betterment of Farmers

Institutions have escaped close scrutiny, largely on account of their past success....

National
DAP prices set to increase by Rs 200 per bag from January

DAP prices set to increase by Rs 200 per bag from January

The weakening of the rupee has raised the import cost by approximately ₹1,200 per...

National
Farmers Propose Affordable Loans, GST Removal on Agri Inputs, and Increased PM-Kisan Aid in Pre-Budget Talks

Farmers Propose Affordable Loans, GST Removal on Agri Inputs, and Increased PM-Kisan Aid in Pre-Budget Talks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a meeting on Saturday with farmers'...

Agribusiness
Star Agri submits IPO papers to Sebi, eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue

Star Agri submits IPO papers to Sebi, eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue

According to the DRHP, the proposed IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares...

Agribusiness
Crystal Crop Protection Ventures into Vegetables and Flower Seeds with Acquisition of ‘I&B Seeds’

Crystal Crop Protection Ventures into Vegetables and Flower Seeds with Acquisition of ‘I&B Seeds’

This strategic move will enable Crystal to diversify its seeds business and strengthen...

International
75 percent of farmers are open to innovation to combat climate change, global survey reveals

75 percent of farmers are open to innovation to combat climate change, global survey reveals

The Farmer Voice survey, commissioned by Bayer, gathered insights from over 2,000...

States
25% of Crops Destroyed in Uttarakhand But Farmers Won't Receive Compensation, Minister Explains Why

25% of Crops Destroyed in Uttarakhand But Farmers Won't Receive Compensation, Minister Explains Why

The Uttarakhand government acknowledges the farmers' plight, but due to disagreements...

National
Shivraj Singh Chouhan asked ICAR to send scientists to farmers' fields

Shivraj Singh Chouhan asked ICAR to send scientists to farmers' fields

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated...

Cooperatives
IFFCO's Nano Fertilizer Promotion Campaign launched

IFFCO's Nano Fertilizer Promotion Campaign launched

To promote the use of nano fertilizers, the Nano Fertilizer Usage Promotion Mahaabhiyan...

Opinion
Water Crisis: The Major Challenge Facing Farmers in Amrit Kaal

Water Crisis: The Major Challenge Facing Farmers in Amrit Kaal

India is fast moving from being a water-stressed country to a water-scarce country....

Agritech
DBW 327 variety of wheat makes bumper record yield of 33.70 quintals per acre

DBW 327 variety of wheat makes bumper record yield of 33.70 quintals per acre

Farmers of Fatehgadh Sahib district of Punjab and Panipat district of Haryana have...

Agribusiness
Govt starts procurement of gram, may pay farmers more than MSP

Govt starts procurement of gram, may pay farmers more than MSP

The Central Government has started purchasing gram from farmers at Minimum Support...