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Agri minister information his department workedit
Damodar Rout, Minister Agriculture and FARD has informed that the State Government will bring a new Bill in the next Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly to safeguard the interests of sharecroppers, who are now deprived of several benefits meant for farmers.
Cashing in on the drone revolutionedit
Drones can be deployed for collection and delivery of documents, documenting of accidents in case of auto-insurance claims, and assessment of property for loans and claims. India announced the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for assessment and surveillance for crop insurance, last year. In this case, insurance companies use drones for agriculture surveys and for payment of insurance in case of a crop failure.
More new technology need in traditional agricultureedit
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) will soon ink a pact with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to produce rice varieties high in nutritional value. Besides education, the university has also stressed on research and extension works to increase productivity of different crops in the state.
No other one ability like Odisha farmersedit
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) will soon ink a pact with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to produce rice varieties high in nutritional value. Besides education, the university has also stressed on research and extension works to increase productivity of different crops in the state.
Northeast Will Play Key Role in India’s Act East Policy: PMedit
For development, building infrastructure is key, and that is why we are building physical and social infrastructure,” he said. Laying the foundation stone for the Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Gogamukh in Assam, Modi said: “On the completion of three years of the NDA government, I am announcing the launch of new scheme Sampada (Scheme for AgroMarine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters).”
Open call for direct sowing of Paddy and Basmati rice cropedit
Agriculture department had asked the farmers to do direct sowing of paddy and basmati rice crop. Agriculture officer Dr. Biant Singh had told that in heavy agriculture fields the direct sowing will lead to better income for farmers as it requires less expenses and less water as compared to old method.
OUAT had discovered 25new seededit
Bhubaneswar, in 2000 the food production in Odisha was 55 lakhs mt tonne. In current year 2016-17 the food production raised to 1.18crmt tonne. The agriculture minister had hoped that till 2022 the food production will double by the help of OUAT research. The minister had dedicated 25 variety seed to public which is developed by OUAT.
Pepper released by exchanges pulls down spot pricesedit
Release of pepper held in exchange warehouses for long pulled spot pepper prices down further on Friday, market sources told BusinessLine.
Planning of expansion of irrigation facilities in kharif seasonedit
Sambalpur, the district agriculture planning committee had declared to expand the irrigation facilities to 38.65%. This year 74858 ha land will be irrigate out of 1lakhs 93674 ha cultivated land. 4 blocks will be irrigate from hirakud dam and other will facilitate with deep bore well and 42 lift irrigation projects.
PM lays foundation of agri research instituteedit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute here, marking the completion of three years of the NDA government at the Centre and one year of the BJP-led government in the State.
PM Narendra Modi launches Sampada scheme for value addition of agriculture produceedit
Laying the foundation stone of Indian agricultural research institute in Gogamukh in Assam, Modi said, On three-year completion of the NDA government I am announcing the launch of new scheme Sampada (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters). Value addition of agriculture will bring more income to farmers.”
Punjab seeks PM’s intervention in buying maize at MSPedit
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Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his direct intervention in procuring maize at minimum support price (MSP) to boost crop diversification as a lucrative alternative for the state’s beleaguered farmers.
The Right Investment Play on Agriculture Futuresedit
Nevertheless, an investor doesn’t need to reap the benefits (when available) solely from a pure play investment. Consider a second-generation play, such as the equities of agriculture producers, including FMC Corp. and Deere & Co., which have been yielding a much better return.
Training on scientific paddy cultivation at Panchawatiedit
A three-day training on Scientific Cultivation Practices of Paddy was organized at Panchwati, Rangat by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CIARI, N & M Andaman. The training programme was inaugurated by Mr Manero Mondal, PRI member. He lauded the efforts of KVK for organizing the training for the farming community of the area.
Bayer CropScience’s revenue from operations for ’16-17 increases by 2%edit
Bayer CropScience Limited announced its audited results for the financial year (FY), ending March 31, 2017. It registered revenue from operations of Rs 29,484 million for FY 2016-17, marking an increase of two per cent from Rs 28,894 million in the previous year.
Climate change to affect rice productivity, finds a new studyedit
Researchers at the Coimbatore-based Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) conducted a study on rice which is a staple food for most people in the region. According to Manila-based International Rice Research Institute, rice provides 23 per cent of global human per capita energy and 16 per cent of global human per capita protein.
We Will Train Farmers, Not Waive Off Loansedit
Your views on genetically modified mustard? It is the subject of the Ministry of Environment. Our ministry works for enhancement in production, whatever good is recommended for farmers, we do it.
Environment laws being destroyed under Modi government: Rameshedit
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“Dave had supported me on the issues of Lavasa, BT brinjal, but unfortunately he passed away and (I have) no idea what new minister will do,” he said, adding that ministers in the present government have no say as they are there only for namesake. When asked to comment on scrapping of the Special Planning Authority (SPA) status of Lavasa, the countrys first private hill city project in Pune district, Ramesh said he had red-flagged the project in the past
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GST on tractor parts to hurt companies, : Sonalikaedit
Sonalika International Tractors today opposed the 28 per cent levy on tractor parts proposed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, saying it will hurt the sector and also farmers. The tractor manufacturer said the tax on tractor parts should remain at the existing level of 14 per cent.