Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
MSP hike up to 60% likely for minor forest produceedit
In a major outreach ahead of elections in three tribal-dominated states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, the Modi government is planning a 40-60% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for minor forest produce (MFP) collected by tribals.
10 per cent below-normal rainfall hits sowing of kharif cropsedit
Monsoon rainfall this season has slipped 10% below normal at the peak time for crop growth, which has led to lower planting of kharif or summer-sown crops, and threatens to hit output even as several agencies predict weak rainfall this month.
Fall in yield seen in Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnatakaedit
Production of pulses, groundnut, cotton, coarse cereals and paddy can see a fall in yield across Gujarat, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Karnataka if rains don’t cover these region in the next few days, feel farmers, government officials and analysts.
India-Israel collaborate to strengthen sectors of agriculture, health and environmentedit
The growing India-Israel relationship took a step further as six Israeli startups with innovative technologies in the fields of healthcare, agriculture and water management interacted with various Indian businesses.
ARI bioenergy experts come up with green alternative to stubble burningedit
Bioenergy scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) have discovered a method to reduce the impact of stubble burning, which is the main cause of air pollution in New Delhi. Stubble burning or the burning of paddy residues, more commonly known as rice straws, generally occurs in north India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana