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    Draft Food Security Bill circulated to all Chief Ministers

    Minister of Food and Public Distribution K.V. Thomas on wednesday said that the Government is committed to enact the National Food Security Act to provide a statutory framework for assured food security to all. Addressing the a seminar in New Delhi on wednesday, Mr. Thomas said that the centre has circulated the Draft Food Security […]

    Agriculture

    Wheat production to exceed target : Agri Secy

    Wheat production is expected to touch an all-time high of 86 million tonnes this rabi season as crop prospects look bright on account of a good monsoon. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Agriculture Secretary P K Basu said wheat crop prospects are expected to be encouraging as reports say there will be abundant sunshine […]

    Agriculture

    EGoM to meet today to review export ban on onion

    An empowered group of ministers (EGoM) on food is scheduled to meet in New Delhi on Tuesday to review the ban on onions amid protests by growers in the key producing regions against the prohibition. The government had imposed a ban on onion export on 9th September to check spiralling prices of the bulb which […]

    Agriculture

    Foodgrain demand to touch 280 million tonnes by 2020-21

    The demand of foodgrains in the country is expected to touch 280 million tonnes by the year 2020-21. Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi today Joint Secretary in the Agricultural Ministry S.K.G.Rahate said that the government is committed to achieve this target by adopting several new initiatives. He said that owing to good monsoon […]

    Agriculture

    All agriculture policies will be farmer-centric: Bihar CM

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said all policies to be evolved in the field of agriculture would be farmer-centric to promote production, quality and income. Inaugurating Horticulture Festival 2011, Kumar said 88 per cent of the total populations in the state live in rural areas and agriculture was the primary source for their […]

    Agriculture

    Paddy cultivation area increases by 6%

    The area under paddy cultivation has increased by six per cent to over 260 lakh hectares this year so far. The acreage of cotton, sugarcane, oilseeds and coarse cereals has also gone up. Paddy, the main kharif crop was grown in over 244 lakh hectares area till August 5 last year. An official statement said […]

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    IFC Investment to Help Small-scale Farmers in India Improve Productivity

    Mumbai: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Jain Irrigation Systems Limited in India set up Sustainable Agro-Commercial Finance Limited, a non-banking finance company, that will provide loans to Indian small-scale farmers to help them install micro-irrigation systems and improve productivity. The project is expected to benefit more than 600,000 farmers with […]

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    12th Plan water reforms to be pro-farmer, tech-savvy: Plan Comm

    Pro-farmer, tech-savvy reforms will made for the development of water resources in the 12th Five-Year plan, which begins next year, a member of the Planning Commission said in Singapore on Thursday. The focus would be on technology to manage water resources, promote the use of recycled water among industries and pay per use, said Planning […]

    Agriculture

    Govt to decide on wheat, rice exports soon

    Government will soon decide on export of two million tonnes of wheat and one million tonnes of rice as the stocks hit a record 65.6 million tonnes, well above the target for this year. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Food Minister K V Thomas said the food security bill has to be kept in […]

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    Peekay Farm Equipments now to sell Garden equipments online

    New Delhi:  Peekay Farm Equipment (India) Pvt. Ltd. has launched its online store named “Farm and Garden Tool shop”selling premium Garden Tools and Farm Equipments especially for Indian market. The e-store will be selling:- Cultivators,Mini garden tillers, Mosquito fogging machines, Outdoor cooling system, Pet care equipment, Sprinkler soaker hose, Garden hose, Brush cutters, Sprinkler soaker […]

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