After continuous heavy rainfall in Gujarat, caused significant damage to crops in the state, Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel announced that the government will soon announce assistance for the loss suffered by the farmers due to heavy rains.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has urged UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to provide urgent relief and conduct a survey for farmers in the Braj region affected by excessive rains.
India's Kharif crop sowing has progressed handsomely, with farmers planting crops across 1,104.63 lakh hectares so far, as against 1,088.26 lakh hectares from last year. On year-on-year, it is 1.5 per cent higher.
Above-normal monsoon rains that helped farmers sow more crops this Kharif season bode well for agriculture, and are likely to improve gross value addition (GVA) in the sector
The tractor rally of Bharatiya Kisan Union started from Tawa Colony in Seoni Malwa and concluded upon reaching Krishi Upaj Mandi, Seoni Malwa in the district.
Despite this decrease in overall production, key horticultural sectors, such as fruits, spices, flowers, and medicinal plants, are witnessing notable growth. The Ministry has released the Third Advance Estimates of the area and production of various horticultural crops for the 2023-24 season
In Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. But its farming is grappling with significant sustainability and livelihood issues, highlighting the urgent need for suitable technologies to combat g
Madhya Pradesh Congress took out a 'Kisan Nyay Yatra' on tractors in support of farmers seeking to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of soybean crop from Rs 4892 a quintal to Rs 6000 a quintal across the state on Friday.
Madhya Pradesh Congress took out a 'Kisan Nyay Yatra' on tractors in support of farmers demanding to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of soybean crop from Rs 4892 a quintal to Rs 6000 a quintal across the state on Friday.
The removal of minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice ahead of the kharif crop will benefit both farmers and exporters, said industry participants. The removal of trade barrier will help Indian exporters regain competitiveness in the overseas markets.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday condemned the Hemant Soren government for rampant corruption and urged the people of Jharkhand to vote for a government that supports farmers and increases employment opportunities.