Tag: agriculture
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…
Work demand falls sharply under MGNREGS in July
Work demand under the government’s flagship rural job guarantee programme fell sharply in July, possibly reflecting strong economic activity as well as plentiful monsoon showers…
PM Modi’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ growth strategy in Economic Survey: These are 6 key focus areas
Jul 22, 2024 03:29 PM IST Economic Survey highlights key areas for growth in Amrit Kaal, including boosting private investment and expanding MSMEs. Ahead of…
ninjacart: Ninjacart helping farmers to reach more buyers: CEO Kartheeswaran KK
Ninjacart, the Tiger Global and Flipkart-backed supply chain startup for fresh produce, has expanded its business over the past year to provide a marketplace for…
farming: Agritech firm Fyllo sees revenues surge three-fold in FY23, plans to launch crop insurance
Agritech firm Fyllo said its revenues grew three-fold last fiscal compared to a year ago, helped by farmers increasingly using data and analytics to cut…
agriculture: Spike in tomato prices temporary phenomenon; prices will cool down soon: Govt official
The spurt in prices of tomato is a temporary seasonal phenomenon and rates will cool down soon, a top government official said as retail prices…