Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday announced that the state will implement a policy to stop the practice of “fertiliser linking”, modelled after the recent decision taken by the Uttar Pradesh government. The announcement came during a high-level meeting held today to address the grievances of the Maharashtra Fertilisers, Pesticides, Seeds Dealers Association.Following the Minister’s positive assurances, discussions regarding the withd…
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Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) In a bid to empower farmers and ensure the availability of high-quality seeds, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday announced that the state will soon enact its own Seed Act. The proposed legislation will legally protect farmers, allowing them to store, use, exchange, and sell their own seeds (without using a branded name).The Act will also ensure farmers receive immediate compensation if crop failure occurs due to defective seeds, he stated….
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Amid a potential El Nino threat, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed all state departments to prioritise disaster mitigation through rigorous water planning, accelerated soil conservation, and the rejuvenation of old water resources.Presiding over a high-level review meeting, he emphasised that the state must remain “battle-ready” to minimise the impact of a predicted rainfall deficit.Fadnavis asked the administration to immediately focus o…
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday said the 8th instalment of the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana will be deposited directly into farmers’ bank accounts next week. The Government Resolution (GR) regarding this has been issued, and an allocation of Rs 1,774 crore has been approved for the instalment.He said around 90.34 lakh eligible farmers across the state will benefit from the decision.Bharne said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deput…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the government is committed to supporting affected mango and cashew farmers from the Konkan region, adding that a relief package will be announced in the House before the end of the ongoing budget session of the legislature. At a meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan, the Chief Minister said mango and cashew nuts are the identity of the Konkan region. Due to the shedding of blossoms (mohal), these vital fruit crops h…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra agriculture minister Dattatray Bharne on Friday said that the government is working extensively through various schemes to make agriculture in the state more capable, modern, and sustainable. In his response to a discussion in the state Assembly, he stated that the government is striving to bring about a major transformation in Maharashtra’s agriculture sector through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital facilities, farmer welfare schemes, and inve…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday demanded in the Legislative Assembly that the state government should release a White Paper on all agricultural schemes, including the PoCRA (Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojana), to dispel rumours and misunderstandings spreading among farmers. State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne responded to a discussion initiated under Rule 293 in the Assembly. During this session, former finance minister Mungantiwar noted that des…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that Maharashtra is the first state in India to organise a dedicated Artificial Intelligence conference for the comprehensive benefit of farmers. “Farmers must confidently use digital services. Through various digital apps introduced for farmers, they can now communicate in their own language and receive immediate answers to agriculture-related queries. The state government is working to improve farmers’ livelihoods by bringing toge…