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'Factor In Inflation In Aid For Farmers, Like Salaries For MLAs And MPs': Veep
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday advocated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in fertiliser subsidies for farmers based on the US pattern and demanded that inflation be factored in while providing financial assistance to agriculturists.
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Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
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Sip By Sip, Water-Guzzling Crops Drain India's Groundwater
Farmers in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan are growing more water-thirsty crops - rice, wheat, and onion - draining groundwater
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"Good Discussion": Shivraj Chouhan After Meeting Protesting Farmers
The protesting farmers and the Union government led by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a fresh round of talks on Saturday evening, in a bid to end a year-long deadlock over a range of demands, including a legal guarantee on MSPs.
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Soil, Nutrients And Weather Forecasts: How AI Is Helping Indian Farmers
The Artificial Intelligence system developed by tech startup Fasal details when and how much water, fertiliser and pesticide are needed.
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Union Budget 2025: India On Way To Become 'Viksit Bharat', Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Budget focuses on spurring agricultural growth, empowering farmers, supporting MSMEs and ensuring innovation while promoting exports.
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New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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Bhogi 2025: History, Significance And Wishes For The Festival
For farmers, Bhogi signifies the completion of one agricultural cycle and the hope for a prosperous new harvest.
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"Why Promises To Farmers Not Met": Vice President To Government
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took up the farmers' issue and questioned the government on their behalf today, directing most of his barbs at the Union agriculture minister.
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In Haryana, 1,500 Kg Buffalo Eats 20 Eggs A Day. It Is Worth Rs 23 Crore
A buffalo in Haryana, valued at Rs 23 crore, is making waves at agricultural fairs across India. The buffalo, named Anmol, weighs 1,500 kg and has been the centre of attention at events such as the Pushkar Mela and the All-India Farmers' Fair.
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Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims
In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...
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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister
The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.
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Punjab Prepares Rs 500-Crore Action Plan To Check Stubble Burning
The Punjab government has prepared an action plan with an outlay of Rs 500 crore for providing machinery to farmers and taking other measures to check stubble burning in the state, said agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian.
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In One Of India's Top Agriculture Producers, Most Soil Testing Labs Defunct
The Madhya Pradesh government had promised to double farmer incomes and its longest-serving chief ministers is now the Union agriculture minister, but most of the soil testing facilities in the state are either shut or functioning way below capacity.
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From Tripura To Oman, 600 kg Order Of "Queen" Pineapples. More In Queue
Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath has flagged off a consignment of 600 kg of queen pineapple for Oman at the Agartala Railway Station. The consignment will first reach Guwahati and subsequently be flown to Oman.
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'Factor In Inflation In Aid For Farmers, Like Salaries For MLAs And MPs': Veep
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday advocated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in fertiliser subsidies for farmers based on the US pattern and demanded that inflation be factored in while providing financial assistance to agriculturists.
-
Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
-
Sip By Sip, Water-Guzzling Crops Drain India's Groundwater
Farmers in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan are growing more water-thirsty crops - rice, wheat, and onion - draining groundwater
-
"Good Discussion": Shivraj Chouhan After Meeting Protesting Farmers
The protesting farmers and the Union government led by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a fresh round of talks on Saturday evening, in a bid to end a year-long deadlock over a range of demands, including a legal guarantee on MSPs.
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Soil, Nutrients And Weather Forecasts: How AI Is Helping Indian Farmers
The Artificial Intelligence system developed by tech startup Fasal details when and how much water, fertiliser and pesticide are needed.
-
Union Budget 2025: India On Way To Become 'Viksit Bharat', Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Budget focuses on spurring agricultural growth, empowering farmers, supporting MSMEs and ensuring innovation while promoting exports.
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New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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Bhogi 2025: History, Significance And Wishes For The Festival
For farmers, Bhogi signifies the completion of one agricultural cycle and the hope for a prosperous new harvest.
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"Why Promises To Farmers Not Met": Vice President To Government
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took up the farmers' issue and questioned the government on their behalf today, directing most of his barbs at the Union agriculture minister.
-
In Haryana, 1,500 Kg Buffalo Eats 20 Eggs A Day. It Is Worth Rs 23 Crore
A buffalo in Haryana, valued at Rs 23 crore, is making waves at agricultural fairs across India. The buffalo, named Anmol, weighs 1,500 kg and has been the centre of attention at events such as the Pushkar Mela and the All-India Farmers' Fair.
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Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims
In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...
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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister
The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.
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Punjab Prepares Rs 500-Crore Action Plan To Check Stubble Burning
The Punjab government has prepared an action plan with an outlay of Rs 500 crore for providing machinery to farmers and taking other measures to check stubble burning in the state, said agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian.
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In One Of India's Top Agriculture Producers, Most Soil Testing Labs Defunct
The Madhya Pradesh government had promised to double farmer incomes and its longest-serving chief ministers is now the Union agriculture minister, but most of the soil testing facilities in the state are either shut or functioning way below capacity.
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From Tripura To Oman, 600 kg Order Of "Queen" Pineapples. More In Queue
Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath has flagged off a consignment of 600 kg of queen pineapple for Oman at the Agartala Railway Station. The consignment will first reach Guwahati and subsequently be flown to Oman.
