Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the state government will bear 5 per cent of the beneficiary contribution for loans availed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), while Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) will receive full support with the state covering their entire 10 per cent contribution. Addressing a state-level workshop on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said the initiative is aimed …
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Thanjavur, July 25 (IANS) Kuruvai paddy cultivation in parts of the Cauvery delta has come under severe stress as farmers grapple with a combination of rapidly declining groundwater levels, rising salinity and the continued non-release of water from the Mettur dam.The situation has been further aggravated by an intense heatwave, which has accelerated evaporation, and a reduction in the duration of free electricity supply for agricultural pumps.Farmers in Papanasam, Tiruvaiyaru and adjoining area…
Patna, July 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts across several parts of Bihar, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over the next 24 to 48 hours, with Patna among the districts expected to be affected.The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for districts expected to receive heavy rainfall, including Patna, Rohtas, Nawada, and Kaimur (Bhabua). These areas may experience intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the possi…
Gandhinagar, July 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said natural farming is the most sustainable way to restore soil health and safeguard future generations, as he visited two natural farming model farms in Gandhinagar district to interact directly with farmers and understand their practices. The Chief Minister visited the natural farming farm of Alpesh Patel in Mahundra village of Gandhinagar taluka, where he observed cultivation methods based on cow-derived inputs an…
Guwahati, July 18 (IANS) Assam Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Bimal Borah has said that the state government has selected 74,694 beneficiaries under the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth. Addressing reporters here on Friday, Borah added that the selected beneficiaries include 74,350 from the general category and 344 professionals such as doctors, engineers, ph…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) A review meeting on the Orange Cluster initiative was held under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jaiswal to increase the income of orange growers in Vidarbha and strengthen the orange value chain. The meeting reviewed the proposed framework for the Orange Cluster. Discussions focused on measures including the availability of disease‑free planting material, development of high‑technology nurseries, rejuvenation of old orchards, use of artifi…
Agartala, July 14 (IANS) Tripura’s organic agricultural products, including its renowned Queen pineapples, have received an overwhelming response from consumers in Dubai, marking a significant boost for the state’s efforts to expand its presence in international markets, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Tuesday. Expressing satisfaction over the development, Nath said the achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of Tripura’s farmers, the commitment of the …
Hyderabad, July 13 (IANS) The Telangana government has prepared a three-phase contingency plan to effectively address the challenges posed by El Niño, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Monday. He directed the authorities to be ready to implement the first phase of the three-phase pre-emptive action to prevent farmers from suffering due to El-Nino conditions. He said the government has taken a range of precautionary measures to effectively address any situation.The minister held…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Widespread rainfall across Maharashtra during the first week of July has significantly accelerated Kharif sowing operations. By July 12, the state recorded sowing across 84.61 lakh hectares, accounting for 59 per cent of the average Kharif area. However, this progress lags behind the previous year, when 82 per cent of the sowing (1.18 crore hectares) was completed during the same period. The agriculture department has cited the El Niño impact for low sowing compared to la…
Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) in Telangana’s Peddapalli district has been shut down due to a leakage in its ammonia pipeline.Urea production at the public sector company has come to a halt following the shutdown of all units in the plant due to the leakage.According to sources, technical problems led to the leakage. As the problem could not be rectified, the plant was shut down. It may take at least one week to resume production after rectifying t…