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Agriculture Industry
Profitable Dairy Business: These Indian & Foreign Cattle Breed can Give Milk up to 80 Litersedit
Dairy business is rapidly growing as the most demanding agri-business not only in India but across the globe. The demand for milk and products made from milk is also increasing in the market which has given good employment to the millions of people in the country. In such a situation, the demand for those animals which are at the forefront of milk production has increased. There are many breeds of cow, from which more than 50 litres of milk can be obtained daily. Cow’s milk is also considered very nutritious, so its demand always remains in the market.
COVID-19 related dairy crisis – the fear is bigger than its impactedit
Milk production growth at 1.4 percent was significantly below the long-term average (2.3 percent) in 2019. This was driven mainly by India, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. Meanwhile, the rising popularity of milk alternatives in rich countries and lower milk availability in emerging economies slowed down demand growth.
Dairy farm economics looked more positive as the world milk price increased by +6 percent to a level of USD 37.3 / 100 kg in 2019. Still, for many farmers, especially in the US and EU, this milk price is often “too little to live on and too much to die”, to quote Dr Torsten Hemme.
Farm sector reforms depend on fresh avenues, markets to bear fruitedit
Market forces could make or mar the success of measures taken for the evolution of a seamless national market for farm produce and for opening up new avenues for farmers to sell their wares, said experts, even as President Ram Nath Kovind signed three ordinances on Friday removing the legal hurdles in the process.
The changes, effective immediately, prohibit setting stock limits on agriculture produce, except in times such as a war or famine, when prices shoot up abnormally. They also permit trading of farm produce outside wholesale markets without being subject to state levies.
The government also introduced a legislative framework for farmers to reduce their risks by entering versatile contracts with agri-businesses for sale of crops. Such contracts, when ...
Farmers: Lifeline of our nationedit
We have been facing Agrarian crisis or farmers distress from few decades. Suicide has become a most undesirable curse to our nation. It is a sad part that famers have been used as vote bank to get elected to power by giving some freebies rather than solving their issues at the core to make them self-reliant and better financially.
M.S. Swaminathan revolutionized crop yielding, he is the one who knows issues related to farmers to a much deeper level, I always follow his views on current government’s actions related to agrarian crisis. He is very supportive and helping government on various agriculture and farmers developmental activities.
Gujarat: Over 16 lakh farmers sold produce worth Rs 5,400 crore to APMCsedit
Over Rs 5,400 crore flowed to rural Gujarat during the lockdown, with over 16.35 lakh farmers selling their produce at Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs) across Gujarat during the period between March and May, 2020 . However, farmer bodies said that not only were the agricultural transactions way lesser compared to previous years, the farmers also sold their produce at lesser prices.
Data provided by the state government revealed that over 5.45 lakh farmers sold 91.67 lakh quintals of agricultural produce at APMCs and earned Rs 3,702 crore between March 24 and June 1. Similarly, 10.89 lakh farmers sold an additional 84.01 lakh quintals of fruits and vegetables for about Rs 1,742 crore during the same period.
Farmers in Punjab to plant around 25% paddy with DSR technologyedit
The farmers in Punjab are expected to plant around 25% of the total area under paddy crop through direct seeding of rice (DSR) technology this khairf season, moving away from the traditional practice of sowing nursery and then transplanting it. The key reason behind the shift is attributed to labour shortage.
A vibrant agriculture sector to tackle youth migration in Odishaedit
The heart-rending pictures and stories of migrant workers from Odisha trying to return home after the nationwide lockdown have made headlines both nationally and internationally. Apart from rehabilitating lakhs of returning migrant workers, the State should be addressing the core of the problem: why are these young people, in the first place, leaving the State for odd jobs in hotels, restaurants, agriculture and construction. For this trend to slow down or stop, agricultural sector, in which 60 per cent of the workforce is engaged, will have to play a key role.
Explained: How Changes in Agri-Produce Trade Laws Will Turn Hunger into Profit-Making Businessedit
Silently, and in double quick time, changes in laws related to cultivation, sale, stocking and pricing of agricultural produce – food grain, vegetables, etc. – have been proposed and disposed by the Narendra Modi government. Three ordinances relating to these key dimensions were given Presidential assent late on June 5 night, and they came into force “at once”. These were put on the table only last month by the finance minister as part of the so-called stimulus and cleared by the Cabinet only a couple of days ago.
Coronavirus has led to more thrust on agroecology, natural farming: Niti Aayogedit
With people looking for healthy food to boost their immunity in the situation created by Covid-19, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has said that demand for “nutritious and chemical-free food” is going up exponentially in the world and agroecology is the only option to save the planet.
Kumar said Niti Aayog recently organised an online high-level round table where international experts from countries like US, Australia, Germany, UK, Netherlands and officials from the United Nations acknowledged India’s pioneering leadership in agroecology, an integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of food and agricultural systems.
Opinion | How can India become an agricultural exports powerhouse post coronavirusedit
India has long been recognized as an agriculture powerhouse, but has performed much below its potential when it comes to agricultural exports. In spite of being the number one producer of dairy, mango, banana and second largest producer of cereals, fruits and vegetables, India ranks 10th among the countries with highest agricultural exports. Small countries like Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, etc. export much higher value of agricultural goods than us.
Experts warn: Agri reforms to take away big share of Punjab revenue from mandisedit
When Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh termed the Centre’s move to end the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) monopoly through an ordinance as “a brazen attempt to erode and destabilise the country’s federal structure,” he was only giving voice to fears being raised by the farm experts, who besides calling the Union Cabinet’s move “anti-farmer and anti consumer”, say that it will land a huge blow on the state coffers.
The Union Cabinet earlier this week cleared three ordinances, which will lead to the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 being amended, and is aimed at lifting restrictions on key commodities such as cereals, pulses, onion and potato, and giving farmers the freedom to sell their produce directly ...
Surplus wheat: At 125 lakh tonnes, MP only next to Punjabedit
Madhya Pradesh has emerged as only the second state in the country to procure more than 100 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, and is set to surpass Punjab to become the largest wheat-procuring state for the central pool during the 2020-21 Rabi marketing season.
Data available with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) shows that as of June 6, Madhya Pradesh has procured 125.59 LMT wheat — 98.62 per cent of the total arrival of 127.34 LMT wheat in the state.