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Sugar mills back move to build 4 million tonne buffer

Sugar mills back move to build 4 million tonne buffer

The Centre has decided to expand the buffer stock of sugar and simultaneously halt the trend of raising the minimum support price for...

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Climate change may cause decline in India

Climate change may cause decline in India's banana cultivation

Bananas are recognised as the most important fruit crop -- providing food, nutrition and income for millions in both rural and urban areas...

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Higher water storage improves prospect of Kharif, Rabi crops

Higher water storage improves prospect of Kharif, Rabi crops

As per official data, water storage in 107 reservoirs across India rose to 106.6 billion cubic metres (BCM) till August 14, compared to...

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Government plans to nurture agri-entrepreneurs

Government plans to nurture agri-entrepreneurs

Agriculture is no less than industry and we consider every farmer as entrepreneurs. For a sustainable growth in agriculture, fresh ideas...

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How WhatsApp, Facebook are helping farmers prosper

How WhatsApp, Facebook are helping farmers prosper

More than 600,000 farmers are associated with Hoy Amhi Shetkari and the Facebook page has 500,000 followers.

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Banks suggest easier farm loan rules to remove stress

Banks suggest easier farm loan rules to remove stress

Banks are collating these suggestions from grassroots employees, refining them and are likely to handover the suggestions to the...

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