How Ulloor Krishi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram is handholding small scale farmers
Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place
Vegetable prices crash up to 80% since January, deepening farm distress
Vegetable prices have fallen sharply since January. Potatoes are down 40 percent, onions 50 percent, and tomatoes up to 80 percent. This is due to a supply glut and peak harvest arrivals. Staples like wheat and rice have also eased. Farmers face distress as prices are below cost. Consumers are getting relief from inflationary pressures.
House panel flags 32 times increase in sugarcane arrears, farmers to launch protests
Government blames excess sugar production for delay in payments to farmers
No need to panic on fertilizer stocks: Centre
Union Minister J. P. Nadda said he has spoken to State Agriculture Ministers and informed them about availability of fertilizers
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICARs Jat
Domestic production has surged, driven by indigenous hybrid development and a strong public-private partnership, significantly reducing import dependence and saving foreign exchange.
The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill in times of war
During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order was placed with the Government of Madras. Spencer and Co. shut the business in the 1950s. What is left of the Spencer Compound is a portion of the ground that has become an unkempt garden
In Focus podcast | Why are farmers protesting against an India-US trade deal?
Dr. Ashok Dhawale speaks to us about why farmers are protesting the IndiaU.S. trade framework and what it means for agriculture in India.
Next instalment of Kisan Nidhi to reach farmers on March 13
In the 22nd instalment, over 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Gender, agriculture and climate change
The society needs an ecosystem that focuses on instituting policy and institutional reforms that recognise women not only as caregivers but as farmers, entrepreneurs, and leaders
Rights, justice, action for Indias women farmers
As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
Essential Commodities Act: When and why did Centre invoke it last?
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955(ESA)has been a tool used by the government through the years to offset rising food prices,prevent hoardingandmaintainfood security
Over six lakh Maharashtra farmers yet to get 2017 loan waiver scheme benefit: Minister in assembly
Under the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana, 44.04 lakh farmers, out of the total 50.60 lakh eligible ones, have so far received benefits of the loan waiver scheme, while the process for the remaining 6.56 lakh farmers is underway
