Agitating farmers say state not sticking to procurement promise. Govt says sunflower included in scheme under which farmers paid Rs 1,000/quintal if produce is selling below MSP.
Rajeev Varshney is fourth Indian agricultural scientist to become FRS. He was recognised for his seminal work that helped India develop and release eight chickpea varieties.
Extreme weather & rising prices in private, international markets led to low procurement last year. This season, state has already contributed over 100 LMT of wheat to central reserves.
EU protected geographical indication (PGI) tag for Kangra tea will come into effect on 11 April, raising hopes of growers that the sector will finally perk up again.
Unseasonal rains & strong winds have ruined fields in southwest Punjab. Bathinda saw rainfall 3,900% above normal over 24-30 March, though officials say only 10% of farms severely affected.
Farmers registered under PM insurance scheme say they’re not entitled to state govt relief while the latter says it has reopened its portal for beneficiaries.
Last year's high profits and lower chances of the crop being destroyed by stray cattle drove farmers in UP to grow potatoes over wheat, leading to higher supply than demand.
A team at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute is using age-old Indian technique to make millet flour softer, last longer & to present it as an alternative to wheat and rice flour.
If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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