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Agriculture Industry
Increasing farmers’ profits by reforming agricultureedit
The Times of India – Online
With agriculture being the backbone of the country’s economy and employing a huge section of the population, both directly as well as indirectly, no doubt India is called the land of farmers. Besides, agriculture also contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of our country and its share in recent years has risen to roughly 20% after a gap of about 17 years. As per the recent Economic Survey, “during 2020-21, while the GVA (Gross Value Added) for the entire economy contracted by 7.2%, growth in GVA for agriculture maintained a positive rate of 3.4%.” Despite the positive outlook for the agricultural sector and in spite of all the back-breaking work by ...
Paddy in India
Madurai paddy farmers asked to diversifyedit
The Times of India – Online
Madurai district has achieved a record foodgrain production of 3.7 lakh tonnes against its usual target of 3.36 lakh tonnes, thanks to abundant rain last year. After a gap of 15 years, water for irrigation was released from Vaigai dam on June 4 last year. As a result, the cultivated area increased from the usual 40,000 hectares to 59,000 hectares of paddy, according to district collector Dr Aneesh Sekhar. But this bumper harvest has come with its own woes. Farmers have been complaining that there are not adequate direct procurement centres for paddy. Joint director of agriculture Vivekanandan said the department has been addressing these issues. PlayUnmute Loaded: 1.00% Fullscreen Though one part ...
Farm leaders reject Bhagwant Mann govt’s paddy sowing calendar, to begin from June 10edit
The Indian Express – Online
Sixteen farmer unions Sunday rejected the electricity supply schedule issued by Punjab government for the upcoming paddy sowing season, asserting that they will start transplanting the crop from June 10. Farmers have even threatened an agitation to press government to meet power demand from June 10 itself. The state government has decided to allow paddy sowing in a staggered manner, beginning from June 18 with the aim to lessen the burden on electricity and conserve underground water. But the move has left farmers with short-duration varieties as their only option. In Punjab, where 32% area is given under the long duration paddy varieties because of their high yield guarantee, farmers are not happy with ...