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Agriculture Industry
Stubble burning in 2016 highest in 3 years in Haryana: Studyedit
STUBBLE BURNING in Haryana was higher in 2016 compared to the previous two years, a new study has found. This has set alarm bells ringing for anti-pollution officials in the state because of its serious implications for air quality in the entire region, including the national capital.
Green fodder cultivation to be promoted in Tiruchi districtedit
With the drought triggering a short supply of fodder for cattle, the Animal Husbandry Department is gearing up to meet the demand at least to a certain extent by implementing a subsidy scheme to promote cultivation of green fodder and also by opening dry fodder depots in the district.
Paddy registers fall in yield, qualityedit
The paddy cultivated on a research field by the students of Tamil Nadu Agriucltural University (TNAU) – Anbil Dharmaigam Agricultural College and Research Institute at Navalur Kuttapattu near here, has registered a fall both in terms of yield and quality following the failure of North East monsoon.
Export of soybean meal increases by 446.38 per centedit
The export of soybean meal and its other value added products during January 2017 is 1,55,164 tons compared to 28,398 tons in January 2016 showing an increase of 446.38% over the same period of last year, according to figures released by Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) on Monday.
Rabi planting up 6%, chana may stabiliseedit
Rabi crop planting is 6% higher than last year, official data show, signalling a bumper harvest, moderate prices and lesser dependence on imports if the weather remains favourable. Farmers have planted wheat in 318 lakh hectares, 7% higher than last year, which can raise output close to a record, officials said. Cargill India chairman Siraj Chaudhry said higher planting shows the situation is returning to normal after a good monsoon.
Nabard rolls out Rs 5,900 cr for area based plan in Odishaedit
Rural infrastructure lender National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard), has rolled out a sector specific plan to address the needs of the credit requirement in Odisha with an outlay of Rs 5,912 crore. The ‘Sectoral Development & Banking Plan’ aims at providing comprehensive credit to six identified sectors. Out of total outlay of Rs 5,912.23 crore, the bank loan component is Rs 4,729.78 crore.
Budget
Budget gives fillip to value-added agricultureedit
The sops announced in the Budget for the agriculture and MSME sectors have come at a time when they are gearing up for a quantum leap. On realising that the traditional methods of selling agricultural produces are untenable and the benefits of value-addition, the Industries Department and Agriculture Department have already set in motion various projects for the farmer community and small entrepreneurs.
Farmers stand to benefit from Budgetedit
The budget presented by Finance minister has given a relief to affordable housing as it is a priority for this government and it was expected to get infrastructure status. Housing sector has been accorded infrastructure status by providing 100 per cent exemption on profits. It is encouraging to see that fiscal discipline has been given priority in the budget. One feels that the amnesty scheme on black money is not good enough, and would not encourage people to come forward to declare their ill-gotten wealth.
Budget 2017: Pushing The Farm Economy On The Tech Pathedit
Enhancing scale and improving efficiency of infrastructure and services delivery in rural areas has been accorded due importance in the Union budget 2017-18, along with a definitive move to transition the rural economy on a digital path. Asset creation under MNREGA (₹48,000 crore allocation), appropriate risk management mechanisms (50% coverage of crop insurance by 2019), coupled with better amenities for rural areas are some of the commendable initiatives addressed in the budget.