Kisan Tak

Farmers are accused of stubble burning and Government has to take strict action to stop stubble burning. To avoid this, UP Government has planned a scheme to help farmers earn income.

The Indian Express

The State Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for the borrowing of Rs 17,000 crore from two financial institutions in a bid to strengthen network of agriculture solar pumps across the state.

The state will be market borrowing Rs 8,109 crore from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Maharashtra power distribution enhancement programme for facilitating solarisation and expanding agricultural connections. Under this, power distribution network will be strengthened with increased capacity to ensure solar power is made available to farmers even during day time.

PIB

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Arjun Munda and Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated jointly four major key initiatives of Agriculture Sector i.e Revamped Soil health card portal & mobile application, School Soil Health Programme, Krishi Sakhi convergence Programme and Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institutes’ (CFQCTI’s) portal for fertilizer sample testing today in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

Daily Excelsior

By Dr. Nilanjan Banik

India’s agriculture sector is the backbone of its economy, with a significant portion of the population engaged in farming activities. Out of the 93.09 million agricultural households in India, a staggering 82% belong to the category of small and marginal farmers, typically holding less than 2 hectares of land. Despite being the lifeblood of the nation’s food production, the average monthly income of Indian farmers hovers around a mere $125per month, starkly lower than the national average per-capita income of $200 per month.

Free Press Journal

Dr. Dr Jayaprakash Narayan article on – The inherent bias of Indian policymakers in favour of depressing agricultural prices at the cost of farmers has transcended political divisions.

The Times of India

Agriculture forms the bedrock of India’s economy, with millions of farmers toiling tirelessly to feed the nation and sustain rural livelihoods. Recognizing the pivotal role of farmers in national development, the government of India has embarked on a mission to uplift the agricultural sector and improve the well-being of farmers across the country.

Hindustan Times

Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹42,281.8 crore for agriculture department, including animal husbandry and fisheries, in a budget tabled separately for agriculture on Tuesday. “It (the budget) aims to eradicate hunger and poverty among the people, ensure food security, provide nutritious sustenance, enhance livelihoods, manage natural resources wisely, protect the environment, and achieve inclusive growth,” said minister for agriculture, MRK Panneerselvam while presenting his fourth budget.

Business Standard

The Centre has approved procurement of 139,000 tonne of Bengal gram (chana) from Karnataka in the 2023-24 rabi season under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje said on Thursday. Besides, the Centre has released the third instalment of Rs 235.14 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) to the Karnataka government for the 2023-24 fiscal, the minister said.

DD News

Recognizing farmers as the backbone of India’s economy, the Union government has prioritized farmers’ welfare through a range of impactful schemes. These initiatives are designed to boost agricultural productivity, ensure financial security, and promote sustainable farming practices.

Hindustan Times

The state government has set aside ₹3,359.45 crore for agriculture even as it targets to achieve a 5.1% growth rate in the sector. The amount will be spent on various projects, including three new schemes announced in the state budget on Monday.