Media Monitor
Agriculture Industry
How regenerative agriculture is the key to sustainabilityedit
The Times of India – Online
Regenerative agriculture is more than just a buzzword – it’s a sustainable farming method that can help save the planet. But what is regenerative agriculture, and how does it work? Simply put, it’s a holistic approach that goes beyond conventional farming practices to promote healthy soil, increase biodiversity, and reduce the negative impacts of agriculture on the environment. Building healthy soil is the primary focus of regenerative agriculture. Healthy soil is crucial for producing healthy crops, as it provides the nutrients, water, and oxygen that plants need to grow.
Dairy Farming
Centre Urges States to Fully Utilize Allocated Funds for Animal Husbandry Sectoredit
Krishi Jagran – Online
Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy Sanjeev Kumar Balyan stated that the budget allocation of this ministry has increased in recent years, particularly since its separation from the Agriculture Ministry. He announced a 12,500 crore investment to combat foot and mouth disease and brucellosis. “We (the Centre) do not waste money. It is done by states. We grant funding to states for projects in this field. The vaccination process is overseen by the Centre and is entirely funded by the Central government,” Balyan explained.
Govt. Policies
Rs 15K-crore farm loans benefitted one crore people in rural areas: TN Ministeredit
The New Indian Express – Online
Computerisation of cooperative banking network is a priority as it would help the department take up greater responsibilities in implementing welfare measures, Minister for Cooperation K R Periyakaruppan told TNIE. The department serves more than two crore families every month through fair price shops, credit societies and marketing societies, and the goal is to improve people’s experience, Periyakaruppan said. Excerpts from the interaction. What’s your assessment of the department’s performance last year? First, the department has successfully fulfilled the CM’s desire to waive off loans to the tune of Rs 20,000 crore encompassing Rs 5,013 crore in gold loans, Rs 12,489 crore farm loans and Rs 2,755 crore worth of loans taken by ...
Rs 68,000 crores disbursed to 87 lakh families in Tamil Nadu in a yearedit
The New Indian Express – Online
The department of cooperation has disbursed Rs 68,000 crore to provide financial assistance to 87 lakh families in 2022-2023 covering 45% of households in the state. This includes the distribution of loans worth Rs 15,000 crore to 20 lakh farmers for agriculture and cattle farming. The department also undertook beautification of fair-price shops to enhance the consumer experience. Waiver of farm loans and offering new loans to farmers have helped them from falling prey to usury in rural areas, but more can be done, sources said. P R Pandian, president, the Tamil Nadu Federation of All Farmers’ Association, said, “Delta region covers 40% of paddy cultivation in the state. But the region got ...
Paddy in India
Karnataka poll issue: Paddy farmers face huge losses due to water stagnation at Raichur APMC yardsedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Paddy farmers here have been seeking a solution to the water stagnation at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) yards here bringing them losses, as it deteriorates the quality of rice and leads to reduction in market prices. With less than two weeks to go for the Assembly elections, political parties in the district have made it an election issue. The Congress and JD(S) have promised to resolve the problems of the paddy farmers and provide additional facilities, if voted to power.
Stubble Burning
Green battle: CAQM can now collect fines for stubble fireedit
The Times of India – Online
The Union environment ministry has notified a new rule that empowers the commission for air quality management to collect fines from farmers burning stubble in the national capital region. The environmental compensation will be collected through a challan and deposited in the account of the state pollution control boards or committees. If a farmer fails to pay the compensation, it will be attached to the revenue officials who will collect it as an arrear of the land revenue. While the state authorities, in compliance with the directions of National Green Tribunal, have already been imposing environmental compensation for burning stubble, the new rules empower the commission to impose and collect the compensation.