Inter-state Agri trading via eNAM in 8 Indian states so far: Government of India
Eight states including Uttar Pradesh are offering inter-state trading via 21 electronic national agricultural market (eNAM) so far in the country, the …
Indian cabinet approves proposal for higher allocation of power to host states after NTPC power projects are complete
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Power to allocate 85 per cent power to the Government of …
CAI estimate cotton crop output at 335 lakh bales for 2018-19
The apex body, the Cotton Association of India (CAI), has predicted India’s cotton crop at 335 lakh bales (each of 170kg) for the year 2018-19, about 8 …
India’s Telangana state restricts use of glyphosate to control herbicide tolerant cotton
The Telangana state government has put severe restrictions on the use of glyphosate, a controversial herbicide, in agricultural and horticultural crops in …
Telangana government in India sets up special cell for turmeric farmers
The Telangana government has decided to set up a special cell for turmeric farmers which would help in bringing qualitative changes for cultivating turmeric as …
India’s state of Telangana to replace large chunks of cotton cultivation with palm oil for better yield
Cotton is unlikely to remain the main cash crop which is widely cultivated in Telangana as 6.75 lakh acres in 204 mandals in the state have been distinguished …
India’s Telangana state asks cotton farmers to shift to pulses
The government of India’s Telangana state has decided to encourage the cultivation of pulses instead of cotton during the ensuing kharif season starting …
Expectations of bumper cotton crop in India’s Telangana raises spectre of chaos similar to the May chillies crisis
The Indian state of Telangana is looking forward for a bumper cotton crop this year, but there are fears that a record output could lead to farmer unrest …