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Agriculture Industry
Paddy procurement goes in full swing in Odisha’s Sambalpuredit
Paddy procurement for the current kharif season is going on in full swing across the district.While procurement in Sambalpur Sadar sub-division began on November 21, the process started on December 2 in Kuchinda and Rairakhol.
As per records, a total of 49,25,061 bags of paddy weighing 20,68,525.62 quintal have already been procured from as many as 37,900 farmers of the district till January 4.
State Government has increased agricultural productionedit
Narmada Valley Development Projects have started making active contribution since last year in increasing irrigation potential in different regions of the State. By paying special attention to these projects in such a short time, the State Government has increased agricultural production by irrigating the agriculture sector, improved the economic condition of the farmers with irrigated agriculture and tackled drinking water crisis in cities, towns and villages of the State. Along with this, efforts have also been made to increase hydropower capacity.
Rice War: China eats into African markets secured by Indiaedit
As the buyer becomes the seller, India, the largest exporter of rice in the world, has a new competitor in the global market. From the key policy makers in Udyog Bhawan to the top millers exporting rice, everyone is cautiously watching China, which offloading tonnes of rice in African markets usually secured by India.
Monitoring of paddy procurement centers, directs SDM to review every weekedit
The collector said that at present the purchase of paddy in support price is included in the works of the highest priority of the state government. Paddy of non-registered farmers should not be purchased in any procurement center. In case of any complaint regarding procurement of paddy of coaches, strict action will be taken against the concerned cooperative society in-charge. Check posts have been made to check the arrival of paddy from other states ...
In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the lucrative fish feed industry is killing traditional fisheriesedit
Tonnes of fish caught through unsustainable fishing methods are being used by the fish meal and fish oil industry – also known as the FMFO industry – that supply feed to global aquaculture chains. These are wreaking havoc on fish stocks.
The FMFO industry was considered a solace for fishermen as it purchased the trash fish, which is not edible, that came in with the catch. But the scenario has changed as the FMFO industries have now turned into a threat to the fisheries sector as the income from supplying to these industries is driving unsustainable fishing.
Technology in Agriculture
Adopt latest technologies in farming: DC Kulgam to farmersedit
With a mission to boost Agro Sector and double the income of farmers, DDC Kulgam Showkat Aijaz Bhat, today distributed Agro machinery among several beneficiaries at a distribution cum awareness camp organized by District Agriculture office Kulgam. The DDC distributed farm-tractor, motorized vending carts, brush cutters and authorization letter of other farm-machinery tools and equipment among identified beneficiaries costing Rs 90 lakh.
Govt. Policies
Govt Finalizes Action Plan for These States to Double Agri Export & Farmer’s Incomeedit
With the aim of doubling Agri export and farmer’s income, around eight states that include Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Karnataka, have finalized an action plan for agriculture export policy, says a government official. “The Agri Export Policy was announced last year with an objective of doubling the export and ensuring doubling of farmers’ income, many states have nominated nodal agency and nodal officer. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Punjab, and Karnataka have finalized the State Action Plan and other states are at different stages of finalization of the action plan,” said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a statement.
Telangana govt planning big on farm subsidies: Niranjan Reddyedit
Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy announced that the Groundnut Research Station in Wanaparthy would be built in Veeraipally village of Peddamandhadi mandal in a sprawling 29 acre land soon, as the proposals for the same were accepted, sanctioned and land acquisition was also completed.
Addressing the villagers of Chinnamandhadi in Peddamandhadi mandal after the inauguration of office-cum-vegetables staging area in the village on Sunday, he disclosed that the construction work would start under the aegis of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University with funding of Rs 2-3 crore from the State government and then the State government would send proposals to Indian Council for Agricultural Research, requesting funds since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was encouraging farmers ...