Republic World – Online

In the latest edition of Nation Wants to Know with Editor in Chief Arnab Goswami, Indian business magnate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala spoke candidly about the ongoing farmers’ agitation and also about the opposition in the political system of the country. He said the right to protest is a natural democratic right but this is a protest to protect vested interests.

To elaborate on why entry of the private sector is necessary in agriculture, he gave an example of potatoes which are not available even at Rs 40 per kg in Mumbai, while the potatoes aren’t finding any buyers at Rs 3 per kg in West Bengal due to its availability in plenty. He opined that there should be infrastructure ...

Times Of India – Online

India exported agri and allied commodities worth Rs 2.74 lakh crore during April 2020—February 2021 compared to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in the same period the previous year, recording an increase of 18%.

 The commodities which posted significant positive growth in exports were wheat, rice (non-Basmati), soya meal, spices, sugar, raw cotton, fresh vegetable, processed vegetables and alcoholic beverages. Wheat export posted huge growth over last year, increasing from Rs 425 crore to Rs 3,283 crore — an increase of 727%.

Times Of India – Online

Heavy rains, floods and the pandemic failed to slow down the foodgrain output in in 2020-21. The state produced 154 lakh tonnes, an all-time record, as against 141 lakh tonnes in 2019-20. This is 30 per cent more than the state’s average food production of 115 lakh tonnes. accounted for 132 lakh tonnes and pulses the rest. Separately, the state recorded the highest production of oilseeds (13 lakh tonnes). This is mainly because there was a shortage of labour. Oilseeds don’t require a lot of labour, which made them many farmers’ preferred choice.

NewsLiveTv – Online

For the second successive year, as a result of meticulous planning and concerted efforts of the States and the Central government, along with the hard work of the farmers, the area under summer crops has shown an increasing trend in the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has taken new initiatives for the scientific cultivation of summer crops such as pulses, coarse cereals, Nutri-cereals and oilseeds.

As on 23rd April 2021, summer sowing in the country is 21.5% higher than it was last year during the corresponding period. The total summer crop area has increased to 73.76 lakh hectares from 60.67 lakh hectares a year ago during the corresponding period.

Krishi Jagran – Online

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Jain Irrigation being the world’s largest seller of Micro Irrigation systems with its global widespread reach  in 116+ countries has touched new heights in Micro Irrigation, Agri Research, Renewable Energy and many other segments globally, bringing innovation in lives of 7.2+ Million Farmers. As Jain’s “More crop per ...