Tag: Farmers
Govt renames agro-processing scheme SAMPADA as PMKSY
With an allocation of INR 6,000 crores, the "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) "is expected to provide a big boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country............
Sustainable agriculture: A key to farmers’ success
If a solution is to be found for the current crisis in the agriculture sector, the way forward is to encourage small-scale farmlands and sustainable agricultural methods, reveals latest research........
NITI Aayog prepares next 3 years roadmap for evergreen revolution
The agriculture and allied sector road map endeavors growth of agriculture for meeting food and nutrition security of the country, mentioned the Minister......
Mahyco founder, Dr B R Barwale passes away
Known as the founder and Chairman of one of the biggest players in the seeds industry, Dr B R Barwale has been also a renowned figure for his philanthropic activities and varied interests.........
New way to grow sandal trees could boost production
New findings from the latest study suggest that the farmers can try out innovative cropping patterns like agroforestry to get maximum benefit from a given plot of land..........
Pune to host unique ‘Bioenergy Mela’ on 7-8th July
The two day event at Pune as named will be held in the ‘ Mela’ format and is aimed at raising awareness about need to adopt bioenergy among the concerned stakeholders...........
Agriculture ministry lists its core schemes and achievements
In a recent statement, the union ministry of agriculture and family welfare has released the progress card on its various initiatives to accelerate the growth of agriculture sector..........
New innovations must reach tribal areas to make their agriculture sustainable
As per the union agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh, the tribal farmers played an important role in the generation and conservation of biodiversity since time immemorial.........
New technique developed to fight white grub infestation in sugarcane
With the usage of newly developed technique, the white grub population decreased by 69 percent per acre and sugarcane yield increased by 60 percent.......Read More
Cabinet approves SAMPADA for agro-processing clusters
Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters or SAMPADA is a comprehensive package to give a renewed thrust to the food processing sector in the country...........