Gujarat registered negative growth in agriculture in 2012-13: CAG
In its audit report of agriculture sector tabled in the Assembly yesterday, the CAG stated that though Gujarat did better than the national average growth rate in agriculture, it had registered negative growth during 2012-13.
Apr 01, 2015, 15:45 PM IST
Unseasonal rains damage 106.73 lakh hectares of rabi crops
Unseasonal rains and hailstorms during this month have damaged rabi (winter-sown) crops in 106.73 lakh hectares of area across 14 states as against the earlier estimates of 181 lakh hectares.
Mar 26, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
Government raises farm credit target to Rs 8.5 lakh cr for 2015-16
The government has clubbed 10 major schemes, including National Food Security Mission, under the umbrella scheme "Krishionnati Yojana" to be implemented by states with central assistance of Rs 9,000 crore during the 2015-16 fiscal.
Feb 28, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
Set up expert panels to boost agriculture: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday asked Niti Aayog and state governments to set up expert committees on agriculture to work out a common minimum programme for providing a boost to the sector.
Feb 19, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Govt to launch 'Krishi Dak service' soon
The government is set to launch a new scheme 'Krishi Dak Service' aimed at distribution of improved seed varieties to farmers at their doorstep through post-offices.
Feb 18, 2015, 23:00 PM IST
NITI Aayog: States to set up task forces on poverty alleviation, says FM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first meet of the NITI Aayog today, in which he said growth, investment and efficiency were the priority areas of the government.
Feb 08, 2015, 15:10 PM IST
Modi govt not neglecting farm sector: Agri Min
The NDA government is according priority to the farm sector by allocating large funds for its growth and is no way promoting only the industry, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Thursday.
Jan 15, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
Agri output hits new high in 2014; repeat performance unlikely
While output may fall for foodgrains and some other crops, there are also fears that prices of farm items could decline in 2015 on global cues and affect farmers' income.
Dec 31, 2014, 13:50 PM IST
Snapdeal.Com launches online 'Agri store' targeting farmers
Celebrating Kisan Diwas, e-retailing firm Snapdeal.Com on Tuesday announced the launch of "The Agri store", offering products like seeds, fertiliser and irrigation tools, among others, to farmers.
Dec 23, 2014, 14:03 PM IST
Govt nod for continuation of interest subsidy for crop loans
Government Wednesday approved the continuation of interest subvention for short-term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at 7 percent per annum.
Dec 10, 2014, 23:23 PM IST
Andhra economy registers 6.94% growth in H1 FY15
Andhra Pradesh's economy grew 6.94 percent during the first half of the 2014-15 fiscal, which is more than the national average of 5.52 percent, according to an official release issued here Friday.
Dec 05, 2014, 23:21 PM IST
India to give more stress on Food Security Mission
The hour has come for India to stress more on the Food Security Mission and go for Germination Revolution and Green Revolution, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Sanjeev Kumar Balyan said here Saturday.
Nov 16, 2014, 00:10 AM IST
'India seeking amendments to subsidy as it would hit food aid'
India on Friday said along with the G33 countries, it is seeking an amendments to the 10 percent subsidy cap of the WTO as it would hit the food aid programmes in the developing countries.
Aug 08, 2014, 18:42 PM IST
Lab-to-Land, PM's slogan for increasing agri production
Narendra Modi emphasised upon the need for taking scientific research to fields and suggested setting up of radio stations by agri-colleges and universities to create awareness among farmers.
Jul 29, 2014, 13:22 PM IST
FY15 agriculture growth to remain muted, says Crisil
The country's agriculture growth is likely to remain muted at 1 percent in FY'2015 largely due to strong statistical base-effect, rating agency Crisil said Monday.
Jul 28, 2014, 19:34 PM IST
Separate infra for agriculture consumers for 24x7 power supply
Aiming to replicate Gujarat's model of 24x7 power supply by segregating infrastructure for agriculture and non-agriculture consumers, the government Thursday announced Rs 500 crore support for the proposed scheme.
Jul 10, 2014, 16:16 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: NDA govt targets 4% growth in agriculture
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said while presenting the Union Budget 2014-15 that his government was aiming for a sustained growth rate of 4 percent in agriculture.
Jul 10, 2014, 15:02 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Govt announces to launch new TV channel for farmers
The government Thursday announced a new 24-hour TV channel dedicated to agriculture sector with an outlay of Rs 100 crore for providing real-time information to farmers.
Jul 10, 2014, 13:39 PM IST
Monsoon to pick up next week; govt prepared for shortfall
Expecting the monsoon to pick up pace next week, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday said the government is prepared to deal with any eventuality in case of a shortfall.
Jul 01, 2014, 22:25 PM IST
Worst impact of poor monsoon likely to be in west India: Govt
The worst impact of a sub-normal monsoon is likely to be in western India, with possible drought-like conditions in some areas, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Tuesday.
Jul 01, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
