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Agriculture Industry
Nitin Gadkari for doubling agriculture share in GDP to achieve higher economic growth, says Modi govt focussed on rural sectorsedit
The Times of India – Online
Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday pitched for doubling the share of agriculture in GDP to achieve higher economic growth as he asserted that the present government has put special focus on agriculture and rural sectors.
Govt weighs 3-8% increase in MSP for kharif cropsedit
Mint – Online
The central government is weighing a 3-8% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for key kharif crops in 2023-24, according to two people familiar with the development. The MSP for common and grade A paddy varieties could see a 3-7% increase to the range of ₹2,100-2,200 per quintal, one of the two people said, requesting anonymity. For maize, the MSP is likely to be raised to ₹2,050-2,100 per quintal from ₹1,962 a year ago.
Dairy Farming
From farm to glass: Unveiling the future of the milk business through trends and Insightsedit
ET Retail – Online
India’s journey from a milk-deficient nation to a resolute dairy powerhouse, surpassing boundaries with flying colors, is a testament to its extraordinary growth. The nation, once grappling with milk scarcity, has surged ahead to claim the title of the world’s largest milk producer, witnessing an astonishing surge in production over the past several decades. As we commemorate World Milk Day, it becomes imperative to revere our heritage and comprehend the patterns and intricacies that will influence India’s future, as the world’s largest milk producer. To remain at the forefront of the global dairy market, it is essential to understand and adapt to the key trends that are shaping the future of the milk industry in ...
Paddy in India
In Kashmir, Extreme Precipitation is Ruining Apple and Paddy Cultivationedit
The Quint – Online
May is considered to be the first month of the summer season in Kashmir. This year, however, cold weather and extreme precipitation have prolonged, disturbing farming activity in the region. During the months of April and May, cold weather coupled with rains, snow, and hailstorms, have badly affected apple orchards and paddy fields in the Valley. Apple growers say that like in the previous years, the temperature again increased in March this year, which led to the early sprouting of apples. But in April, the temperature dropped sharply due to incessant rains which affected the blossoming stage of apples and other crops.
Stubble Burning
Environment and development coexist: Yadavedit
The Times of India – Online
Environment minister Bhupender Yadav said environment and development coexist in the country, and underlined the increase in forest cover despite various development projects being taken up in the past few years.On air pollution and the blame-game behind it, Yadav said the Centre has been coordinating with states and it resulted in 40% decline in episodes of stubble burning last year compared to 2021.
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Indian dairy farmers unite to make India the Dairy of the Worldedit
Siasat Daily – Online
Lakhs of dairy farming members of 22 milk producer companies on Thursday pledged to boost milk production for increasing India’s share in the global output, NDDB Dairy Services said. On the World Milk Day being celebrated on Thursday across various states, lakhs of dairy farmers and their families committed themselves towards making India the ‘Dairy of the World’, NDDB Dairy Services (NDS) said in a statement.