Farm crisis takes centre stage in national politics
Farm loan waivers and minimum support price for majority of crops are causing double trouble for the national economy. Not only do they add to the fiscal …
Black pepper traders in India protest against forced imports from Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Brazil
Small time pepper traders in India are feeling cornered over the tactics adopted by larger fish in the pond, as big traders are indulging in importing black …
Plunge in global coffee prices has got Indian coffee growers and traders worried
The worries of the Indian coffee-growers are likely to increase due to anticipation of ample global supply of coffee, adding to the woes of Indian coffee …
Apex co-operative bank of Maharashtra, India to raise sugar valuation to Rs 2,900 per quintal
The Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB), the apex cooperative bank of the state, has decided to increase sugar valuations to Rs 2,900 per quintal, …
Need to connect India’s farmers to a value-chain to empower them, says agriculture secretary
There is a need to connect farmers in India to a value-chain, as this will help them in becoming agri-entrepreneurs, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary, …
India’s Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium to launch online platform for farmers to connect with potential buyers
India’s Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) jointly with industry body FICCI will launch a unique online portal, which will enable Farmer …
Much-awaited monsoon hits Indian shores three days ahead of schedule
The much-awaited southwest monsoon hit the shores of southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday, three days ahead of scheduled arrival, bringing cheers to tens …
India’s sudden change in import of bean and pulse quota leaves Myanmar farmers confused
While India has released new quotas over import of pigeon peas from Myanmar, changing policies are still keeping farmers in Myanmar confused and uncertain of …
Canadian farmers shift focus to Canola as India’s pulse import opportunities look dim
India’s drying up pulses trade with Canada is making Canadian farmers shift to cultivating more Canola acres this season. This move comes in the wake of the …
India states need to facilitate institutional credit to farmers through convergence of entities
Mr. Ashish Bhutani, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India today said that there is a need for a convergence among …