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agriculture, economy, farmers, agri-economy, kisan credit cards

Extend interest subvention to tenant farmers: Panel

Expert panel urges inclusion of tenant farmers and diverse agri-activities under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS), recommends higher interest…

5 months agoApril 27, 2025

electronic National Agriculture Market, e-NAM, agriculture,

eNAM remains local, inter-state trade minimal, halves in FY25

eNAM’s inter-state agri trade halved to Rs 21 crore in FY25, highlighting limited success of the platform’s pan-India market vision.…

5 months agoApril 21, 2025

rice, rice production, hybridization, Direct Seeded Rice, DSR, basmati rice, economy

‘New non-GM hybrid rice to be game changer for India,’ says Malu Nachreiner

Bayer aims to launch non-GM herbicide-tolerant hybrid rice by 2031 to drive sustainable, water-efficient Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) in India.…

5 months agoApril 21, 2025

farmers, FPO, agriculture, farmers producer organisations, agri-supply chain

Agri ministry approves maize value chain projects with Ninjacart in PPP mode

Agri ministry approves Ninjacart’s maize value chain project in Uttar Pradesh under PPPAVCD. Initiative aims to boost farmer income and…

5 months agoApril 20, 2025

PMFBY, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers, animal husbandry, tenant

Tenant, animal husbandry farmers to get insurance cover

India plans to expand PMFBY crop insurance to tenant farmers, animal husbandry, and KCC holders. The move aims to boost…

5 months agoApril 18, 2025

fertilizer, stocks, monsoon, Paradeep Phosphates, FACT, shares

Two fertilizer stocks show promise ahead of monsoon

FACT and Paradeep Phosphates show strong bullish signals ahead of the 2025 monsoon. With key technical breakouts, RSI momentum, and…

5 months agoApril 17, 2025

farmer new producer organisations, FPOs, economy, ONDC, e-NAM

Farmers’ collectives boost business via ONDC, e-NAM & GeM platforms

India’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are boosting business via ONDC, e-NAM & GeM platforms. Backed by government funding, input licenses,…

5 months agoApril 13, 2025

US Report Flags India's Non-Tariff Barriers on Agri-Imports. (Image Source: Twitter)

Why India needs non-tariff barriers in agricultural trade

The US National Trade Estimate Report criticizes India’s non-tariff barriers on dairy, poultry, and staple grains (rice, wheat) citing food…

5 months ago

India Meteorological Department, IMD, monsoon, weather, rainfall

Skymet predicts normal monsoon, with sluggish start

Skymet forecasts a normal monsoon for 2025, with 103% of the long-period average rainfall. While the season may start slowly,…

5 months agoApril 8, 2025

agriculture, Krishi Nivesh, digital platform, economy, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, PM-KUSUM

Krishi Nivesh to give a leg up to agriculture investments

The government’s Krishi Nivesh platform aims to boost agriculture investments by integrating schemes across ministries, simplifying loan disbursement, and providing…

5 months agoApril 2, 2025

Mandi prices, pulses, oilseeds, MSP, economy, agriculture, farmer producer organization, FPO

Mandi prices of pulses & oilseeds fall below MSP

Mandi prices of pulses and oilseeds fall below MSP, prompting the government to increase procurement. Prices for tur, chana, and…

6 months agoMarch 28, 2025

MSP, Economy, tur dal, minimum support price, NAFED NCCF, PSS

Tur MSP operations resume as prices fall

Govt resumes tur MSP operations in 2024-25 season as prices fall below MSP. Extension of procurement in Karnataka till May…

6 months agoMarch 27, 2025

agriculture trade, agriculture, economy, gram prices, agriculture sector, farmers,

EXPLAINER | The ad hocism in agri trade policies

The Indian government has removed export duties on onions and rice, reflecting changes in agricultural trade policies. Experts discuss the…

6 months agoMarch 26, 2025

The complexity of reciprocal tariffs and the role of soybean trade in India-US relations

If reciprocity is defined at the sectoral level, agriculture would be the hardest hit sector in India.

6 months agoMarch 25, 2025

Agriculture, food exports, economy, fruits, vegetables, APEDA

Agri & processed food exports rise 13% in April-February of FY25

India’s agri-food exports up 13% to $22.67B (Apr-Feb). Rice shipments surge 21%, driven by eased restrictions. FY25 export target: $26.56B.

6 months agoMarch 19, 2025

FRUITS, Minimum Support Price, MSP, economy, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Kisan, AgriStack

36 million farmers now have digital IDs linked to land records

At present, under the PM Kisan, an API-based software checks the land records of the farmers who claim benefits.

6 months agoMarch 2, 2025

yellow peas, economy, pulses, import duty, minimum support price, MSP, India Pulses and Grains Association

Decision on yellow peas duty soon

For rabi season, the agriculture ministry has sanctioned 1.7 MT of chana and masur to be procured at MSP under…

6 months agoMarch 2, 2025

Pioneering the Future of Utility Vehicles: The journey of Bullwork, identifying the problem, a vision for the future

Tasks like tilling and spraying follow repetitive patterns, making them ideal for automation. However, rural India faces a shortage of…

7 months agoFebruary 26, 2025

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