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Odisha Krushak Sabha demand crops loss compensationedit
The state government began distribution of input subsidy for farmers who lost their kharif crops and were eligible for compensation. According to the statistics provided by the Revenue Department, about 9.68 lakh farmers across the state will receive compensation of varying amounts through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Agri-tech startup Crofarm helping farmers get the right price and cutting agri wastageedit
Aware of the massive losses on account of the logistical mess in Indian agriculture, Varun Khurana and Prashant Jain proceeded to address the problem with Crofarm, a technology-backed farm-to-business (F2B) supply chain startup they founded in May 2016.Pursuant to its goal of providing better price to farmers and supplying businesses with the freshest produce in the most efficient manner, Crofarm procures fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers and delivers them to both online (Big Bazaar, Metro Cash & Carry, Bigbasket, Grofers) and offline retailers (neighborhood fruit and vegetable shops).
Agriculture traders protest outside GST Council meet venueedit
Agriculture traders today staged protest outside the GST Council meeting venue here demanding that raisins, coriander seeds and dried red chillies should not be taxed.
TAFE committed to achieve PM’s vision of doubling farm incomes, says Mallika Srinivasanedit
Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao who is Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University conferred the honorary degree for Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) on Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd, Mallika Srinivasan, at the 38th annual convocation of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University held today. TAFE is committed to working in close partnership with Universities, Government bodies to achieve Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farm incomes, observed Tractors and Farm Equipments Ltd chairperson and CEO Mallika Srinivasan. She was addressing at the 38th convocation of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) after receiving the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from Tamil Nadu Governor and TNAU Chancellor C Vidyasagar Rao when she said that the Government ...
Startups focus on the microbiome as an organic solution to increase crop yieldsedit
As S2G joins the company’s cap table, Laurita says it’s yet another sign that the technology is maturing and that companies from Monsanto (an earlier investor) to Walmart (through the Walton family’s fund) are recognizing the benefits of biome science.
Integrated approach required to tackle climate change: Expertedit
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The worst sufferer of climate change shall be crop, animal and fish productivity and one time adaptation response was not enough to mitigate the problem, Mayee, former Chairman of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, said. Delivering his address at the 38th Convocation of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) here, he said continuous efforts like genetic improvements, agronomic manipulations, integrated farming approach, use of balanced natural resources and timely intervention can be helpful.