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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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FM launches options trading in guarseed; says will benefit farmers

FM launches options trading in guarseed; says will benefit farmer...

Sun, Jan 14, 2018

NCDEX is the second exchange after MCX to launch options trading in commodities

Farmers protest in UP, throw potatoes outside CM's residence

Farmers protest in UP, throw potatoes outside CM's residence

Sat, Jan 06, 2018

The VIP and high-security zone in front of the state assembly building was strewn with potatoes in the morning

Diesel, Petrol prices soar up across states

Diesel, Petrol prices soar up across states

Wed, Dec 27, 2017

Some states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, responding to Centre's request to cut local duties, also reduced VAT on petrol and diesel. In these states, price rise has been slower.

Microsoft AI helping Indian farmers increase crop yields

Microsoft AI helping Indian farmers increase crop yields

Sun, Dec 17, 2017

New technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Machine Learning, Satellite Imagery and advanced analytics are empowering small-holder farmers in India to increase their income through

Outcome of conferences should benefit farmers, common man: Gadkari

Outcome of conferences should benefit farmers, common man: Gadkar...

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

Gadkari said that geology of every district and region is different and region-wise micro planning is needed, adding that scientists should device economically and technologically viable solutions for water storage and conservation.

Gadkari announces Rs 6,000 crore World Bank-backed irrigation scheme

Gadkari announces Rs 6,000 crore World Bank-backed irrigation sch...

Sat, Nov 11, 2017

Gadkari announced this at the inauguration of Agrovision Exhibition here today. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who was present on the occasion, performed e-jalpoojan of Nerala Lift Irrigation Scheme and right bank canal of Gosikhurdh Irrigation project.

PAN not needed for cash sale of agri produce up to Rs 2 lakh per day

PAN not needed for cash sale of agri produce up to Rs 2 lakh per...

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in response to representations from stakeholders regarding applicability of provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961 to cash sale of agricultural produce by the cultivators/ agriculturists.

Niti Aayog suggests retaining tax exemption limit at Rs 2.5 lakh

Niti Aayog suggests retaining tax exemption limit at Rs 2.5 lakh

Fri, Aug 25, 2017

On direct taxes, the 211-page document said that the nominal tax exemption threshold should remain unchanged in a bid to include greater proportion of individuals in the tax net over time.

Panel demands accountability for delay over farm loan waivers

Panel demands accountability for delay over farm loan waivers

Sat, Jul 22, 2017

Vasantrao Naik Sheti Swavalambi Mission (VNSSM) chairman Kishore Tiwari has said that contrary to claims made by the government to provide the relief to all the eligible nine million, so far barely a fraction -- or 3,200 farmers -- have been handed over the amount.

Despite robust production, farmers suffer wage cut on food price deflation

Despite robust production, farmers suffer wage cut on food price...

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

Maharashtra panel's 1st meet: Farmer leaders seek widening of criteria for Rs 10,000 initial help

Maharashtra panel's 1st meet: Farmer leaders seek widening o...

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

The first meeting of the state-appointed committee to decide the criteria of farm debt relief remained inconclusive as farmer leaders demanded loan waiver to all cultivators and sought changes in t

Maharashtra: Loan waiver criteria committee to meet on Monday

Maharashtra: Loan waiver criteria committee to meet on Monday

Sun, Jun 18, 2017

A committee set up by the Maharashtra government to finalise criteria for farm loan waiver will meet here on Monday.

No plan to tax agri income; rich farmer very rare: Jaitley

No plan to tax agri income; rich farmer very rare: Jaitley

Tue, May 09, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government has no plans to tax agricultural income, including that of prosperous farmers, saying a rich farmer is "a very rare institution" and not the no

Farm loan waivers may give sleepless nights to banks with tractor loans

Farm loan waivers may give sleepless nights to banks with tractor...

Tue, Apr 18, 2017

While tractor loans are not included in the State governments' loan waiver schemes, however no clarity on it could result in many farmers deferring repayment of tractor loans.

Farmers will be able to sell their crops to government till 30 April

Farmers will be able to sell their crops to government till 30 Ap...

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

Farmers will be able to sell their crops to government till 30 April. Watch the full segment for more details.

Tractor sales plough through demonetisation in January; higher growth expected ahead

Tractor sales plough through demonetisation in January; higher gr...

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

Mahindra despite seeing a large 11.41% decline in domestic car sales in January managed to post a 6% growth in tractor sales.

Here are 10 key themes of FM Arun Jaitley's Budget 2017

Here are 10 key themes of FM Arun Jaitley's Budget 2017

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

Find out the 10 key themes of India's Union Budget 2017-18 as the FM Arun Jaitley begins his speech on Budget 2017.

Note ban has caused Rs 20,000-50,000 per acre loss to farmers

Note ban has caused Rs 20,000-50,000 per acre loss to farmers

Sun, Jan 22, 2017

India`s cash-driven agri sector continues to reel under the effects of demonetisation, with farmers growing fruits and vegetables suffering "huge losses," say farm leaders who want the Union budget

Modi's December 31 schemes to boost economic growth, if implemented effectively: Assocham

Modi's December 31 schemes to boost economic growth, if impl...

Wed, Jan 04, 2017

Sunil Kanoria, President of Assocham said, “The initiatives like 60-day interest waiver for farmers who have taken loans from district co-operative banks and primary societies together with additional fund of 20,000 crore given to NABARD to give loans to farmers would help in alleviating pains of farmers and rural class."

5 key highlights of PM Narendra Modi's new schemes, incentives announced on New Year's Eve

5 key highlights of PM Narendra Modi's new schemes, incentiv...

Sun, Jan 01, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after completion of 50-day demonetisation window announced a series of incentives to senior citizens, farmers, women, and small businesses during his New Year's Eve add

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