Tur farmers get more price in open market than NAFED’s MSP as the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) has not acquired tur dal (Pigeon pea) or soya bean in Latur, one of the largest tur dal markets in Maharashtra. Although tendering for tur...
India is set to record wheat output in the current crop year for greater acreage, good weather and fewer crop pest attacks, says Karnal based institute, ‘Wheat Research’ director Gyanendra Pratap Singh. “Food grain production is likely to reach 115 million tons compared...
On Friday, the Punjab Government approved the implementation of the ‘Lal Lakir’ mission aimed at facilitating villagers to monetize property rights and enjoy the benefits provided by government, institutions and banks in all villages across the state. Since no record of rights...
In partnership with more than 5,000 women farmers working with the Deccan Development Society (DDS), Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad has initiated the use of millets as part of its diet. The health care group has already acquired 4,000 kg of millet and will purchase another 1,000 kg of millet...
Union Minister for agriculture Shri Narendra Singh Tomar will present a roadmap to the Niti Aayog Governing Council in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, revisiting agriculture for future potential challenges. ‘Tomar will address the promotion of water...
