Krishi Jagran – Online

Farmers have asked for the removal of GST on agricultural implements, such as fertilizers, to reduce input costs, as well as the establishment of an agriculture officer in each Gram Panchayat. The topic was raised during B.C. Patil’s visit to Thaluru village in Mysuru district on Friday to participate in a “day with a progressive farmer” initiative that has been popular in recent months. The concept entails the Minister, accompanied by officials from the department of agriculture, district administration, and Zilla panchayat, interacting with farmers and learning about the issues that they face, as well as imbibing a few practices that are being followed and could be spread to other farmers for emulation. Karnataka State ...

The Times of India – Online

India is home to the world’s second-largest population and a significant contributor to global agricultural production. But to meet the growing demands of a burgeoning global population, which is estimated to surpass 9.8 billion by 2050, India must move mountains to bolster its agricultural sector. Considering that about 58% of the Indian populace relies on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood, farm productivity and profitability should collectively and sustainably be improved to meet future demands. Technology has the potential to leapfrog these challenges and give rise to a new futuristic model. Steered by the innovation of Indian startups and underpinned by government intervention, the dynamics of agriculture in India are already changing. ...

The Economic Times – Online

Union Agriculture Ministry will organise a week- long nationwide campaign till April 30 at regional level to highlight the achievements made in the farm sector since independence and also create awareness about the various programmes run by the Centre for the benefits of farmers. The campaign ‘Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ will be organised as part of the government’s ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in association with other ministries and government departments, an official statement said. As part of the campaign beginning April 25, farmers’ fair will be organised at each Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) along with field exhibition on natural farming, it said. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar would be launching a nationwide workshop ...