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Among districts, the funds were released to about 4.72 lakh farmers in Anantapur, 4.05 lakh in Kurnool, 4 lakh in East Godavari, 3.89 lakh in Guntur, 3.75 lakh in Chittoor, 3.48 lakh in Prakasam, 3.22 lakh in West Godavari and 3.04 lakh in Krishna so far.
Centre releases PM-KISAN funds to 43.20 lakh Andhra farmers till Nov
12 Dec 2019 1:22 PM

As per the agriculture ministry data, the central government has released funds to 43.20 lakh farmers.

“The government has taken this decision due to severe loss incurred by the farmers following heavy rains and floods in their kharif crops. Toria being a rabi crop, we have seen its sowing as slow as any other season. As this crucial rabi oilseed is sown during September-October and harvested from Febru-ary, the farmers will get better price then.”
Centre hikes MSP for toria oilseeds
10 Dec 2019 2:15 AM

The MSP has been fixed for the toria crop grown in 2019-20 rabi season, which is underway, and to be harvested in 2020-21: Agriculture ministry.

The Centre decided to procure apples in the region in the wake of terrorists threatening some apple growers not to sell their produce in the market. (Photo: Pixabay)
Nafed apple procurement in Kashmir failed miserably, says farmers body
16 Nov 2019 6:16 PM

Only 0.01 per cent (1.36 lakh boxes) of 11 crore boxes has been purchased directly from growers so far.

The heavy downpours also elevated prices of vegetables such onions and tomatoes and lifted food inflation to 7.89 per cent in October from a year earlier.
Untimely rains hit India's summer crops, delay rural economy recovery
16 Nov 2019 12:20 PM

Heavy rains in October and November have brought more misery to India’s farmers.

he All-India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, an umbrella organization of about 250 farmers unions from across the country, said that they will burn effigies depicting the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP, to mark their protest and warn the government.
Farmers plan nationwide stir against RCEP
01 Nov 2019 2:25 AM

It is not clear yet what terms India will agree to in order to join what could become the world’s largest trade deal.

The state administration also confirmed that the apple producers will get payment directly in the bank accounts through direct benefit transfer.
Govt to buy apples directly from J&K farmers, pay via direct benefit transfer
11 Sep 2019 1:27 PM

NAFED will acquire more than 50 per cent of the apple from J&K farmers.

"Currently, Rivulis would focus on markets of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, UP and parts of Tamil Nadu, before extending its reach in other leading agrarian markets. It would initially focus on crops like cotton, sugarcane, pomegranate, grapes and tomatoes and would further expand crop portfolio to other in coming months, company said.
Israeli firm brings in irrigation intelligence
31 Aug 2019 1:55 AM

Farmers are mainly dependent on gut feel when it comes to irrigating their crops.

The scheme will be implemented across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, he said. (Photo: DC)
Centre starts registration for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana
09 Aug 2019 3:41 PM

Under the PM-KMY a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 will be provided to eligible farmers.

Trade ministers from 16 countries are trying this week to negotiate the terms of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in Beijing in a new effort to break down barriers in an area home to 45 per cent of world population.
Swadeshi Jagran Manch says India unlikely to accept RCEP trade deal
03 Aug 2019 2:00 AM

India’s trade ministry has said it remains engaged in talks over the pact, seeking to strike a balance between tariff cuts and domestic sensitivities.

The government was of the blocks on day one and set the ball rolling on manifesto promises such as pension schemes for farmers, small traders and unorganised workers, the extension of PM-KISAN to all farmers, and setting up of a Jal Shakti Ministry. (Representational image)
Modi govt 2.0 sets sights on making India USD 5 trillion economy
21 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

Government spelt out its key priorities in the budget which was focused for making India a USD 5 trillion economy.


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