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Centre reiterates commitment to farmers' welfare; next meeting on May 4

Centre reiterates commitment to farmers' welfare; next meeti...

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

The third round of meeting by the Central government with protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, was held on Wednesday here with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterating the government's commitment to the welfare of farmers.

'AI will improve...': Elon Musk reacts to Satya Nadella's video on AI-powered farming in Maharashtra

'AI will improve...': Elon Musk reacts to Satya Nadella...

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

In the video, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted how AI helped a small farmer in Battis Shirala, Maharashtra, boost crop yields, reduce chemical use, and optimise water consumption.

Budget 2025: What is PM Dhan-Dhaanya Scheme? Aim to benefit 1.7 crore farmers; Know its benefits

Budget 2025: What is PM Dhan-Dhaanya Scheme? Aim to benefit 1.7 c...

Tue, Feb 04, 2025

The government has just announced a new scheme in Union Budget 25-26, called PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana. It will benefit around 1.7 crore farmers. This scheme aims to make farming more sustainable and profitable for farmers. It will boost farm productivity by helping farmers grow more crops and improve their farming techniques. It will also encourage crop diversification, so farmers are not just relying on one crop. In this video, let’s take a closer look at “PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana”.

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Why are farmers and traders protesting against commodity trading time?

Why are farmers and traders protesting against commodity trading...

Thu, Dec 27, 2018

Protest of farmers and traders on commodity trading time have caught more fire and have reached new delhi. Watch video to know more

Farmers and traders protesting against commodity trading time reach Delhi

Farmers and traders protesting against commodity trading time rea...

Thu, Dec 27, 2018

Protest of farmers and traders on commodity trading time has reached the National capital now. Listen in.

Clear farmers' cane dues or face jail: Yogi's warning to sugar mill owners

Clear farmers' cane dues or face jail: Yogi's warning t...

Sun, Dec 23, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned erring sugar mill owners Sunday that they will be jailed if they do not clear dues of the cane growers.

As agriculture turns uneconomic, farmers turn daily-wagers for survival (Economy Feature)

As agriculture turns uneconomic, farmers turn daily-wagers for su...

Fri, Dec 21, 2018

Ram Avatar and Kota Ramadevi are farmers in the agrarian country that is India, living thousands of kilometres away from each other but there is a common factor that binds them.

Central team completes assessment of drought in AP: Agri Min

Central team completes assessment of drought in AP: Agri Min

Tue, Dec 18, 2018

An inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) has visited Andhra Pradesh and completed the assessment of the extent of damage in the drought-hit districts, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Tuesday.

Area sown to wheat slightly up so far; others crops lag behind

Area sown to wheat slightly up so far; others crops lag behind

Sat, Dec 15, 2018

Wheat was sown in 233.59 lakh hectare in the same period of rabi season in the 2017-18 crop year (July-June).

Farm loan waivers to alleviate farmers' distress worst solution for rural crisis: SBI Research

Farm loan waivers to alleviate farmers' distress worst solu...

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

Bankers and the Reserve Bank (RBI) have often expressed concern that debt waivers can wreck credit culture. Stating that up to Rs 70,000 crore will be spent on farm debt waivers till May 19 (when the general elections are scheduled to be held), it said this makes it a "frightening challenge" for the banking community ahead.

This benefit for farmers to end?

This benefit for farmers to end?

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

The domestic urea industry is likely to be stable, however the projected performance of the P&K (phosphorous and potash) players may come under pressure in this fiscal following increased raw m

Good news for farmers! SBI plans to disburse agri loans digitally

Good news for farmers! SBI plans to disburse agri loans digitally

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

"We are doing some pilot projects. We have tied-up with some players for settlement of payments. Also the digital land records of farmers are available," SBI MD (Retail & Digital Banking) P K Gupta said on the sidelines of an event .

Assembly Election results 2018: If BJP wins in Chhattisgarh, then good news to pensioners, farmers; know about medical allowance, interest free loans, more

Assembly Election results 2018: If BJP wins in Chhattisgarh, then...

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

BJP has promised to make Chhattisgarh a “Naxal-free” state and also vowed to enhance farmers living conditions.

Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if full payment not paid to farmers, says Punjab Minister

Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if...

Sun, Oct 28, 2018

In a press release issued here, he said in accordance with the Punjab Agricultural Produce Market Rules Act, 1962, it is the duty of the state government to make a payment within 48 hours and the amount is forwarded to the farmers through cheques.

Good news for farmers! How India can more than double horticulture produce

Good news for farmers! How India can more than double horticultur...

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

If a small country like Israel can feed the entire world, India, now among the top producers in fruits and vegetables, can more than double its horticulture produce by adopting drip irrigation extensively in the country.

Amitabh Bachchan to pay off loans of over 850 UP farmers

Amitabh Bachchan to pay off loans of over 850 UP farmers

Sat, Oct 20, 2018

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan says over 850 farmers from Uttar Pradesh have been identified, and their loans to the tune of Rs 5.5 crore will be taken care of.

Monsoon normal in India, but agri income set to be hit; farmers may not benefit fully

Monsoon normal in India, but agri income set to be hit; farmers m...

Fri, Oct 12, 2018

India, which is the second largest food producer globally, is expected to witness yet another good crop this year because of near normal monsoon for the third consecutive year.

Rural demand to pick up on MSP hikes, farm loan waivers: Report

Rural demand to pick up on MSP hikes, farm loan waivers: Report

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

Rural demand is on an uptrend and investors should invest in consumption driven stocks while making their equity investments: Report

India hikes crop prices as Modi woos farmers ahead of election

India hikes crop prices as Modi woos farmers ahead of election

Wed, Jul 04, 2018

India on Wednesday raised the government-mandated price for summer-sown crops such as rice and cotton by the most since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, as he looks to woo millions of poor farmers ahead of a general election next year.

Farmers' incomes have declined 1.38% since 2014: Yashwant Sinha

Farmers' incomes have declined 1.38% since 2014: Yashwant Si...

Wed, Feb 07, 2018

Criticising the recent budget announcements of the Narendra Modi government, BJP leader and former Union mMinister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday said currently there is distress in rural India with far

Govt mulling Rs 500cr market assurance scheme to help farmers

Govt mulling Rs 500cr market assurance scheme to help farmers

Sun, Feb 04, 2018

The proposed scheme will strengthen procurement and ensure farmers do not suffer from marketing inefficiencies

Farmers' unions flay Union Budget 2018-19, term it a hoax

Farmers' unions flay Union Budget 2018-19, term it a hoax

Fri, Feb 02, 2018

Farmers` unions and leaders flayed the Union Budget 2018-19, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament on Thursday, saying that it was a hoax and had nothing for the agricultural sec

Farmers getting hooked on eNAM to reap benefits

Farmers getting hooked on eNAM to reap benefits

Sun, Jan 28, 2018

Most farmers right now are bidding online, largely through authorised commission agents working in regulated wholesale mandis

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