Fri, Dec 06, 2024
Banks are now mandated to update their lending policies to align with the new loan cap, ensuring seamless access for eligible borrowers.
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Mon, Dec 02, 2024
The central government said on Monday that the sowing of rabi season crops had exceeded the 428 lakh hectares so far this year.
Tue, Nov 19, 2024
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday expressed concern over soil degradation affecting 30 per cent of India's land and stressed the need for urgent measures to maintain soil quality for sustainable farming.
Fri, Nov 12, 2021
"The need of the hour is to drive a dynamic shift in agricultural operations from legacy structures to technology-driven solutions."
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
Amid this development, the August Crude Palm Oil (CPO) Futures ended at Rs 1175 per quintal on NCDEX on Wednesday, down by almost Rs 37 or over 3 per cent. Meanwhile, the spot price of Crude Palm Oil was at Rs 1201.40 at 4:16 pm on Wednesday
Tue, Aug 17, 2021
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has banned launch of any new Chana contract on National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) till further orders.
Sun, Jun 06, 2021
Niti Aayog Member (Agriculture) Ramesh Chand on Sunday said the second COVID-19 wave will not impact the Indian agriculture sector in anyway as rural areas saw spread of infections in May when agriculture activities remained at bare minimum
Thu, May 13, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 8th instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on 14 May at 11 AM via video conferencing according to a government release. With this, the government will be transferring over Rs 19,000 cr in the accounts of more than 9.5 cr beneficiary farmer families, the release said
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
The government has not yet taken a final decision on implementation of direct cash transfer of fertiliser subsidy to farmers, Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda informed Parliament on Tuesday
Thu, Feb 25, 2021
In a major milestone, PM Narendra Modi-led government's ambitious PM-Kisan scheme has completed two years.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made a big announcement in her budget speech about doubling the income of farmers. Finance Minister said that the government is continuously working towards doubling the income of farmers by 2022.
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
Amid the coronavirus pandemic when the pace of manufacturing and services sector came to a grinding halt, agriculture and allied sectors in India have picked up pace as the country saw the strength of the farm sector
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Budget 2021 Vox Populi: Less than three weeks for the Union Budget 2021 to be presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the anticipation is only growing for people from all walks of lives. There is a lot of talk around agriculture and the farmers. Zee Business correspondents went to the field to know, first-hand, what they really want from Budget 2021
Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Amid standoff between central government and farmers especially from Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh over new farm laws, experts think the new laws will only work in favour of farmers in long run and there is no reason to repeal them. These agricultural reforms will also strengthen the rural economy and give farmers more avenues to sell their produce at better price
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme – If you are a beneficiary of the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, then you can find out easily if the money will be credited in your account or not. Under this scheme, the 7th installment is slated to be credited in your account. On 25th December 2020, at 12 pm, Rs 18,000 cr will be credited into the accounts of 9 cr farmers
Sat, Dec 19, 2020
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme: The government has announced the date when the amount/funds would be transferred in the accounts of framers.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Transporters' apex body AIMTC on Monday urged the government to ensure smooth movement of traffic on the national highways. AIMTC said transport movements were being disrupted due to diversions created by the police on account of farmers' agitation
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Farmers protest today: The 'Dili Chalo' protests by farmers have taken a turn with leaders ratcheting up the crisis to another level by threatening to go on hunger strike unless the government relents and gives in to its demands.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Farmers protest: A family in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, asked their relatives and friends to donate money for the protesting farmers, instead of presenting gifts, during the wedding of their son recently. A
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
Farmers protest today: A day before the government's crucial sixth round of talks with representatives of protesting farmers, Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met a select group of union leaders in a bid to break the deadlock.
Bharat Bandh timing today: The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has said the Bharat Bandh on December 8 would start at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. as they don`t want to cause inconvenience to the public. BKU Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said,"The `Bharat Bandh` will begin at 11 a.m.
Bharat Bandh today in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh has been put on high alert view of `Bharat Bandh` call for Tuesday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to make adequate arrangements to ensure that the common people are not put to any inconvenience on account of `Bharat Bandh`
Mon, Dec 07, 2020
Bharat Bandh on Tuesday: Farmers protest is stuck in a status quo as each and every round of talks with the government is producing no result. The farmers are still encamped on Delhi borders and they are not backtracking in any way from underlining their demands. They have indicated that they will go back home only if their demands are fully met
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