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​​ In India, there has been a long history of farming that is based on traditional and environment-friendly practices. The state of Sikkim became the first-ever organic state in the world and was awarded the UN Future Policy Gold Award, 2018. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3evVqUL

As per FAO’s latest bulletin on status of locust, in India, spring-bred immature adult groups and swarms continued to move east and to the central states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2XIu6Ms

Farmers are trying to lure migrants back by offering them rail tickets and other incentives. Many farmers in Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are trying to mobilise local labourers to prepare nursery beds and sow paddy, which is a very labour-intensive task. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2MaXR36

Till now, 182 Metric tones (MT) of vegetables and fruits grown by state’s farmers have been exported to different countries from the Guwahati Airport. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2M9KMqC

On May 27, 2020, the Government of India announced that around 9 crore 60 lakh farmers were benefitted under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. This was mainly done through the PM-KISAN Scheme Highlights During lock down, around 9.67 crore farmers were benefitted through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. This was done through the funds allocated Read More... from Agriculture – Current Affairs Today https://ift.tt/3caGkmb

"The deployment of workforce came as an unbearable challenge and caused extensive production loss," said PK Bhattacharjee, secretary general of Tea Association of India(TAI). Another major planters organization Indian Tea Association(ITA) estimated this loss to be of around Rs 2100 crore for March April and May. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2XBXmo2

With this appointment, the lab-to-land innovation company engaged in potato research, cultivation and marketing, is moving a step closer to its vision of improving India’s agricultural yield. Utkal Tubers is committed to innovate and promote sustainable agriculture and improve farmer income. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3erScBG

Under the new insurance scheme, the provision that caps the central subsidy in the premium rates to 30% for unirrigated areas and 25% for irrigated areas has also discouraged states. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BboSBn

The union government is coordinating with states governments to restrict locust attacks. 89 fire brigades for pesticide spray, 120 survey vehicles, 47 control vehicles with spray equipments and 810 tractor mounted sprayers have been deployed for effective locust control, as per requirement during different days. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2XxXxkk

Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3gvp2mY

Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein and the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Agriculture University (AAU), Jorhat, Prof Ashok Bhattacharya have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for GI Registration of Khamti Lahi Rice, Tawang Maize and Adi Ginger (Kekir). from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3c6rkFO

"We request the Agriculture Minister to take appropriate steps at the earliest for controlling these locusts attacks and also to advise the concerned central and state government agencies to issue necessary guidelines to the farmers in order to protect their interest and jointly fight against this menace," said Atul S Ganatra, president, CAI. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3gxsKNh

Major role for farmer producer organisations but without dislodging existing mandis; bill to be placed before the cabinet for approval soon. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/36Ier3X

According to the survey, about 67 per cent of 92 FPOs' business were highly impacted. About 49 per cent of the FPOs surveyed reported a shortage of finance, 11 out of 18 FPOs dealing in vegetable produce reported losses with a reduction of 35 per cent of sales as compared to last year. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3dgoOOV

The country had exported fish valued Rs 46,589 crore during the 2018-19 fiscal. The US, Middle East, UK and China are main export destinations for fish. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Xos3wE

Severe Covid outbreak during early 2020 in Iran, the biggest export destination, resulted in some disruption in supplies on account of logistical issues amid lockdown. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Xt3r6g

Given the consistent increase in the agricultural market size in the last five years (about $300 billion in 2018), it is essential to set up an exclusive agri-business bank, along the lines of those in China, the Philippines and other countries. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2yvunJW

Indian tea sector has estimated loss of Rs 2,100 crore in Assam and Bengal due to lockdown. This is based on the price recovered in 2019 North India tea auctions. These two north Indian tea producing states contribute over 80% to India's national yield. The plantation sector has requested government for a multidirectional financial package to come out of the crisis. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3eo3WFz

The virtual interactions are not on large scale and are conducted for batches of 50-100 farmers at one time. “This is very beneficial as we are able to engage only with potential buyers,” added Pandey. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2TyOAGg

Indian consumers are willing to pay a premium to get hygienic and nutritional daily essentials, prompting exporters of horticulture produce to draw strategies for the domestic market. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2ZDsqGv

The CAI has reduced its cotton crop estimate for 2019-20 to 330 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each as against 354.50 lakh bales estimated by it earlier. The cotton crop finalised by the CAI for the last year i.e. for the crop year 2018-19 was 312.00 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3gma2YM

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has recommended higher support prices for 17 summer-sown, or kharif, crops. The cabinet will consider the proposed new rates, officials said. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3bSKP4v

The super cyclone left important mango producing zones in Murshidabad or Malda out of exact central core of the cyclonic whirl. But the region remained very much within the few hundred km wide deep impact zone of the storm. Among these major mango producing districts, Malda alone produces over 2 million ton heavily contributing to India's national yield of 22 mt. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3cWtgBZ

The prices are likely to remain weak till mid-June, industry insiders said, citing continued transportation issues with many state borders sealed, preventing traders from travelling to other states to make wholesale purchases. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2LNxzDM

Giving update on sowing operations for kharif (summer sown) crops, the ministry said about 34.87 lakh hectares area has been covered so far under paddy as compared with 25.29 lakh hectares during the corresponding period last year. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/36roaLQ

The fund has been made available through the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) operated by the consumer affairs ministry. Under the PSF, commodities are purchased at market prices. The government has set a procurement target of 50,000 tonnes of onion, 5.5 lakh tonnes of tur dal and 1.5 lakh tonnes of masoor dal for the buffer stock purpose. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3gdO1LD

Addressing the media on Friday RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, "There is a ray of hope from the normal monsoon. Kharif sowing is at a high. These developments would improve farm income and encourage trade.” from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3gcKzAK

Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Coir Geo Textiles are to be used in rural road development. This is to be done by the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency. Coir Geotextiles They are made of coir and last up to 3 to 5 years. The coir geotextiles degrades into humus. This enriches the Read More... from Agriculture – Current Affairs Today https://ift.tt/2Zr5YQT

“A deeper engagement between the farmers and food processors or retailers helps in guiding the farmers align the crop varieties, quality, farm management practices etc with what the market wants,” said S Sivakumar, head, Agri & Tech, ITC Limited. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3bOBrPn

Every year, on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is marked by the United Nations. The day highlights the biodiversity issues. This year, the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Our Solutions are in nature Significance of the theme The theme emphasizes on solidarity, hope and importance of working together to Read More... from Agriculture – Current Affairs Today https://ift.tt/3gmORpw

Locust swarms from Pakistan have entered Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh threatening major damage to standing cotton crops and vegetables over more than 200,000 hectare. These states have sought immediate help from the Centre. from Agriculture-Economy-News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2LQSvtu

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