Tag: agriculture
Farm loans up to ₹2 lakh to be collateral free: RBI | Latest News India
Dec 14, 2024 01:05 PM IST The government categorises agricultural credit, critical for farmers, who depend on it to meet cultivation costs, as priority-sector lending…
India lowers wheat stock limits to bring down prices
The government on Wednesday further tightened wheat stock holding norms for wholesalers, small and big chain retailers, and processors to curb hoarding and check price…
FinMin asks PSBs to meet loan targets for agri-allied sectors
The finance ministry has urged public sector banks, or PSBs, to take all necessary steps to increase credit flow to the agri-allied sector and ensure…
Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore for PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana to boost food security and sustainable agriculture
In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure food security, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers…
India’s monsoon rains hit four-year high in boost to crop output
India’s monsoon rainfall this year was its highest since 2020, with above-average precipitation for three consecutive months, helping the country recover from last year’s drought,…
Digital revolution in agri sector to help arrest exodus of youth from farming: FAIFA
Farmers’ body FAIFA on Wednesday said the government’s initiatives for digital revolution in agriculture will go a long way in arresting the exodus of youth…
Suresh Prabhu nominated to World Agriculture Forum Board
Former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member Suresh Prabhu on Thursday nominated to the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Board. In a communication, Rudy Rabbinge, Chairman…
Cabinet approves Rs 13,966 cr to enhance agriculture & food security, introduces ‘Digital Agri Mission’ – The Economic Times Video
In its latest meeting, the Union Cabinet approved seven significant decisions to bolster farm-related activities and enhance food security nationwide. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated…
In a boost to farmers, Cabinet approves expansion of Agri Infra Fund
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF). To enhance and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure…
PM Modi unveils 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient crop varieties
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and bio-fortified varieties of 61 crops at the India Agricultural Research Institute. These included 34 field…