Andhra Pradesh aims for 30% growth rate in agriculture-related sectors in next five years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh aims for 30% growth rate in agriculture-related sectors in next five years

The Hindu  

Agriculture, Cooperation, and Marketing Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said the government has set a target of achieving a 30% growth rate in agriculture-related sectors over the next five years and has been implementing strong measures to achieve this goal. Mr. Atchannaidu said that the current growth rate in the primary sector is 15.86%, and the government has set a goal to increase it to 20% in the first phase and subsequently to 30% over the next five years. The horticulture crops are currently being cultivated on 1.8 million hectares in the State, generating a Gross Value Added income of approximately ₹1.52 lakh crore. A decision has been made to use a significant portion of NREGA funds for horticulture crop cultivation, with the goal of increasing the current usage of approximately ₹40 crore to ₹200 crore, he said.

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Andhra Government to Boosts Horticulture With Subsidies & Clusters
3 days, 19 hours ago

Andhra Government to Boosts Horticulture With Subsidies & Clusters

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister of agriculture K. Atchannaidu has vowed to promote horticulture crops in a big way by providing subsidy on micro tools like drips and sprinklers besides several incentives to the farmers in the state. In reply to questions raised by the members, including Bhumireddy Ramgopal Reddy, B. Tirumala Naidu and Duvvarapu Rama Rao, during Question Hour in the Council …

Agriculture Budget: T.N. Agroforestry Policy to encourage growing of commercially valuable trees
1 week ago

Agriculture Budget: T.N. Agroforestry Policy to encourage growing of commercially valuable trees

The Hindu  

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Saturday announced the State government’s decision to release the Tamil Nadu Agroforestry Policy to promote the growing of commercially valuable trees such as sandal, red sanders, mahogany, and rosewood and simplify the procedures related to the registration, felling, transportation, and marketing of timber, while achieving a greener Tamil Nadu. Seed Processing Units …

Previous YSRCP government ignored both agriculture, irrigation sectors: Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Previous YSRCP government ignored both agriculture, irrigation sectors: Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Sunday alleged that the previous YSRCP government had ignored both irrigation and agriculture sectors although they were the backbone for the development of the State. Mr. Atchannaidu who presented the agriculture Budget with an outlay of 48,341 crore in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly a couple of days ago told The Hindu that …

A.P govt. plans to set up clusters to promote 11 horticulture crops
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A.P govt. plans to set up clusters to promote 11 horticulture crops

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh government, in its Agriculture Budget 2025-26 presented in the Assembly on Friday, proposed cluster-based promotion of horticulture crops, depending on local climatic conditions, market demands and other relevant factors. While tabling the Agriculture Budget, Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu said, “As part of the Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision, an action plan has been prepared to promote 11 horticultural crops …

AP unveils ‘Smart and Precision’ policies for farmers in Agri Budget-2025-26
3 weeks ago

AP unveils ‘Smart and Precision’ policies for farmers in Agri Budget-2025-26

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government is initiating ‘smart and precision’ policies to make agriculture profitable to the farmers. With this claim, Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu presented the Agriculture and Allied Sectors Budget with a total outlay of Rs 48,341.14 crore for 2025-26 in the state assembly here on Friday. The minister said, “As part of formulating the agricultural policies, we …

Chandrababu urged to keep agri, hort varsities separate
1 month ago

Chandrababu urged to keep agri, hort varsities separate

Deccan Chronicle  

AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao and secretary B Raja Sekhar emphasised the crucial role that both universities play in advancing the state’s agrarian economy. Recognising their distinct contributions, the two leaders said that the chamber strongly advocated for retaining their independent status to ensure specialised research, focused education, and sector-specific innovation. The chambers opined that maintaining separate universities allows …

Karnataka government committed to fostering technology-driven agricultural growth, says Minister
1 month ago

Karnataka government committed to fostering technology-driven agricultural growth, says Minister

The Hindu  

The State government has released ₹14 crore for agricultural start-ups and more new schemes will be implemented in the Budget. Pointing out that it is a promising development that new businesses are adopting the latest technologies in the agricultural sector, the Minister said his department had established agricultural start-ups in 19 districts. Emphasising the government’s commitment to fostering technology-driven agricultural …

Farmers body bemoans scarcity of fertilisers
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers body bemoans scarcity of fertilisers

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana rythu sangham has expressed concern over availability of fertilisers stating that their shortage when paddy grain is in formation stage will affect the produce. In a release here on Friday, it said that the state has cultivated crops over an area of 63.54 lakh acres in rabi 2024. Of this, paddy is on 50.66 lakh acres, millets on …

Rapid mechanisation, use of emerging tech must to scale up farm yield, income: Telangana Minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rapid mechanisation, use of emerging tech must to scale up farm yield, income: Telangana Minister

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Rapid mechanisation of farming and use of emerging technologies are necessary to improve crop yield and income of farmers, Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao said here on Friday. Speaking after inaugurating an agri-show, he instructed officials from the department to organise such exhibitions in all districts to spread better awareness among farmers on adopting technology. He said the …

No due priority to agriculture in Budget: Farmers Commission Chairman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No due priority to agriculture in Budget: Farmers Commission Chairman

The Hindu  

Telangana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission Chairman M. Kodanda Reddy expressed disappointment over the Union Budget, stating that the agriculture sector has not been given due priority. In a statement, Mr. Reddy said the agriculture sector, including the fisheries department, has been allocated ₹1,71,437 crore, which is only 2.51% of the total budget of ₹50,65,345 crore. Mr. Reddy pointed out …

Farmland must remain with farmers for food security, Minister P. Prasad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farmland must remain with farmers for food security, Minister P. Prasad

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has emphasised that agricultural land must remain with farmers to ensure food security. The Minister highlighted the challenge of ensuring adequate food production for the growing population, addressing global issues such as rising food demand, declining agricultural land, and greenhouse gas emissions. Vice-Chancellor B. Ashok presided over the ceremony and emphasised the need to expand agricultural …

Economic survey sees robust growth in agriculture, allied sectors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic survey sees robust growth in agriculture, allied sectors

The Hindu  

Issues such as climate change and water scarcity present significant obstacles that require focused and targeted interventions, the Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday, noted in a chapter on agriculture and food management sectors. The Survey found that the agriculture sector has shown robust growth, averaging 5% annually from 2016-17 to 2022-23, “demonstrating resilience despite challenges”. Among these, the …

CM launches UP-AGREES project to boost agri sector
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM launches UP-AGREES project to boost agri sector

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening project here on Tuesday, marking a significant step forward for farmers and the agriculture sector, said a government spokesperson. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath i This project is expected to become a milestone in boosting agricultural productivity, enhancing rural enterprises and empowering farmers in the state. …

From farm to fortune: How Budget 2025 can double farmer incomes in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From farm to fortune: How Budget 2025 can double farmer incomes in India

Firstpost  

India’s agriculture sector faces massive post-harvest waste, with around 40% of produce lost due to poor storage and supply chain inefficiencies, impacting farmers’ incomes and food security. The 2025 Union Budget should create an Agriculture Infrastructure Department, promoting private investment in storage, supporting agro-processing MSMEs, expanding eNAM to reduce waste, increase farmer incomes and bolster India’s agricultural resilience. However, the …

Tamil Nadu’s young organic farmers forge new paths
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s young organic farmers forge new paths

The Hindu  

Farmer’s friend Organic farming often requires round-the-clock work. “I felt that farmers would be keener to cultivate millets if there was the promise of buyback,” he says, adding that a little over a year ago, he started Even More Foods, a brand that makes value-added products with millets, such as flakes, flour and breakfast cereal. “I pick up something from …

Telangana urges Centre to ensure MSP of ₹20K per tonne of oilpalm bunches, to hike import duty
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana urges Centre to ensure MSP of ₹20K per tonne of oilpalm bunches, to hike import duty

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Telangana Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao has requested the Centre, particularly Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to ensure minimum support price of at least ₹20,000 per tonne to oilpalm bunches to protect the interests of farmers taking to the plantation crop that has the potential to reduce the edible oil import bill considerably. Further, he suggested …

Odisha to Introduce New Agricultural Policy Focusing on Organic Farming
3 months ago

Odisha to Introduce New Agricultural Policy Focusing on Organic Farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a new agricultural policy aimed at boosting organic farming across the state, Deputy Chief Minister and agriculture minister KV Singh Deo announced on Friday. Speaking at a workshop titled ‘Advancing Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Odisha,’ Singh Deo highlighted plans to enhance agricultural production and facilitate the export of farmers' produce to international …

RJD MP Manoj Jha takes a jibe at Agriculture Minister says ‘a lot of difference between words and reality’
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

RJD MP Manoj Jha takes a jibe at Agriculture Minister says ‘a lot of difference between words and reality’

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Saturday took a jibe at Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his Parliament address on farmers, saying, “There is a lot of difference between their word and reality.” Speaking with ANI, Mr. Jha criticised the authorities for the use of tear gas on the farmers protesting at the Sambu border with …

Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as an epitome for implementation of natural farming with over 10.37 lakh farmers trained under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming programme initiated by RySS, a not-for-profit organisation under the Department of Agriculture in the State. Natural farming has been in the spotlight since the Union Cabinet on November 25 approved the launch of …

Telangana farmers reap Rs 12,000 bonus Per Acre this Kharif
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana farmers reap Rs 12,000 bonus Per Acre this Kharif

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed his delight at farmers earning ₹12,000 bonus per acre for cultivating fine varieties of paddy during this year's kharif season. The CM was referring to the reports that the Congress government’s announcement of a ₹500 bonus per quintal for fine ‘sanna vadlu’ paddy varieties had led to a notable transformation in cultivation patterns. …

Scientists Try Growing Wheat in AP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists Try Growing Wheat in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Scientists at the Regional Agriculture Research Station have begun an experiment to cultivate wheat and other non-traditional crops in the hilly region of the ASR district. If the experiment succeeds, Andhra Pradesh would be the second state in the South to grow wheat – the first being in Ooty, Tamil Naidu. On an experimental basis, we are attempting cultivation …

Telangana govt's announcement of Rs 500 bonus on fine paddy pushes cultivation up by 61 per cent
4 months ago

Telangana govt's announcement of Rs 500 bonus on fine paddy pushes cultivation up by 61 per cent

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a remarkable achievement, fine variety paddy cultivation in Telangana has gone up by 61 per cent to four million acres this kharif season compared to 2.5 million acres during the same period last year, government sources said on Sunday. On the other hand, the cultivation of non-fine variety paddy declined significantly, dropping from 4.1 million acres to 2.63 …

Record yield expected, ensure smooth procurement process: Minister Uttam to officials
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Record yield expected, ensure smooth procurement process: Minister Uttam to officials

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday urged people’s representatives and officials to play a proactive role in the success of Telangana’s largest-ever paddy procurement initiative this year. Uttam was addressing a video conference, which was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Thummala Nageswara Rao, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Ponnam Prabhakar, MPs, MLAs, MLCs and …

Shivraj Chouhan asks scientists to visit fields, help farmers to use technology
8 months ago

Shivraj Chouhan asks scientists to visit fields, help farmers to use technology

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked the scientific community to reach out to farmers and help them to increase production using science and technology. Citing his experience in Madhya Pradesh, where agriculture production increased when he was Chief Minister, he said if agriculture is diversified, it is possible to increase the income of farmers in …

AP to Divert 60 Lakh Farmers Towards Natural Farming
8 months, 1 week ago

AP to Divert 60 Lakh Farmers Towards Natural Farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Agriculture minister K. Atchannaidu said Andhra Pradesh government is encouraging 60 lakh farmers to take up natural farming in the state. The minister congratulated Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming, agricultural department and farmers for winning the "Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity" award. Atchannaidu disclosed that woman farmer Nagendramma received this award on behalf of 10 lakh APCNF farmers who …

‘Integrated farming system will help make agriculture profitable’
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Integrated farming system will help make agriculture profitable’

The Hindu  

Integrated farming system and value addition of agro products are the way forward to make agriculture profitable to farmers, said Chintala Govinda Rajulu, former Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, in Coimbatore on Saturday. Speaking at the inaugural of Uzhave Thalai, a conclave for farmers, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, as …

Sowing the seeds of a farm-growth revival
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sowing the seeds of a farm-growth revival

Hindustan Times  

The provisional estimate of the real gross value added for the agriculture sector in the financial year 2023-24 is just 1.4%. Against this backdrop, the appointment of Shivraj Singh Chauhan as the new minister for agriculture has been widely welcomed: The reason is that the agriculture Gross Domestic Product of Madhya Pradesh, during his tenure as chief minister of the …

Special scheme to be implemented to increase maize cultivation in 18 districts, says M.R.K. Panneerselvam
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Special scheme to be implemented to increase maize cultivation in 18 districts, says M.R.K. Panneerselvam

The Hindu  

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Saturday announced that the State government will implement a special scheme to increase the area of maize cultivation in 18 districts at a cost of ₹30 crore. Mr. Panneerselvam said a kit with high-quality maize seeds, natural and liquid fertilisers, and urea would be distributed to 50,000 farmers to increase the …

Andhra Pradesh: Agri department sets target for Kharif 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Agri department sets target for Kharif 2024

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : As an above-normal southwest monsoon has been predicted by the India Meteorological Department for Andhra Pradesh, the Agriculture Department has set a target to achieve a crop coverage of 34.26 lakh hectares and production of 165.15 lakh metric tonnes during Kharif 2024. As per the action plan for Kharif 2024, the target for paddy cultivation has been set …

How Organic Cashew Farming Is Flourishing In Tamil Nadu's Villupuram
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How Organic Cashew Farming Is Flourishing In Tamil Nadu's Villupuram

News 18  

Tamil Nadu is renowned for its cashew nut cultivation, a significant plantation crop alongside rubber, tea, coffee, cocoa, coconut and bamboo, among others. Recently, Assistant Director Venkatesan from the District Horticulture Department shed light on cashew cultivation practices. Under the Farmers’ New Plantation Scheme, the Horticulture Department provides plantation materials worth Rs 4,800 per acre to support these farmers. This …

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

Associated Press  

GUNTUR, India — There’s a pungent odor on Ratna Raju’s farm that he says is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather that’s become more frequent with human-caused climate change. Ratna Raju a farmer who is part of a collective who practice natural farming, harvests spinach at his farm in Pedavuppudu village, Guntur district of southern India’s Andhra …

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andhra Pradesh has become a …

We must not let Indian agriculture turn into an unending tragi-comedy
1 year ago

We must not let Indian agriculture turn into an unending tragi-comedy

Live Mint  

Third, agricultural spends have a targeting problem. Professor Ashok Gulati estimates that the MSP system’s total coverage is limited to only 5.6% of Indian farmers and just 2.2% of our agricultural produce by value. Juxtapose this with the fact that agriculture today accounts for a much lower portion of rural household incomes than is usually imagined. As per the National …

Tamil Nadu unveils scheme for chemical-free practices
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu unveils scheme for chemical-free practices

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹42,281.8 crore for agriculture department, including animal husbandry and fisheries, in a budget tabled separately for agriculture on Tuesday. The state government said, ₹ 14.55 crore has been disbursed to 9,988 farmers of Thoothukudi for the crop loss “It aims to eradicate hunger and poverty among the people, ensure food security, provide nutritious sustenance, enhance …

Soil Nourishment, Self-Sustainability, Making Farming Appealing to All
1 year, 1 month ago

Soil Nourishment, Self-Sustainability, Making Farming Appealing to All

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Giving special emphasis on nourishing the soil by implementing a new scheme titled ‘CM’s Mannyuir Kaathu, Manyuir Kapoom’ at a cost of Rs 206 crore and making efforts to achieve self-sustainability in food production are among the plethora of initiatives proposed in the State government’s Agriculture Budget for 2024-25. Presenting the exclusive budget for agriculture for the fourth consecutive …

Trade bodies welcome agri budget; farmers feel their demands unheard
1 year, 1 month ago

Trade bodies welcome agri budget; farmers feel their demands unheard

The Hindu  

Trade bodies in Madurai see proactive schemes in the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2024-25, a boon for the farmers in the State, while farmers feel disappointed as their demands have not been heard. The agriculture budget has widely focused on schemes for soil fertility, organic farming, area expansion for cultivation of agriculture products, encouraging production of agri value-added products and …

Farmers’ income will be increased with innovative schemes: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ income will be increased with innovative schemes: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said the State government was all set to introduce innovative schemes and increase farmers’ incomes in the upcoming annual Budget since agriculture and milk production played a pivotal role in the rural economy. He said the recent increase of six rupees per litre in the purchase price of milk was indicative …

An Uttar Pradesh model to tackle malnutrition
1 year, 1 month ago

An Uttar Pradesh model to tackle malnutrition

The Hindu  

February 06, 2024 12:56 am | Updated 12:56 am IST Uttar Pradesh is a remarkable example of the importance of women’s empowerment in tackling malnutrition by supporting community-based micro enterprises led by self-help groups. In 2020, the Department of Women and Child Development and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission collaborated to set up a decentralised production of take …

Farm scientist calls upon farmers to adopt modern agriculture to improve their incomes
1 year, 2 months ago

Farm scientist calls upon farmers to adopt modern agriculture to improve their incomes

The Hindu  

Attributing the pathetic financial condition of Indian farmers to their lack of interest in shifting from a conventional mode of farming to modern and market-oriented farming, S.A. Patil, a farm scientist and the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, called upon the farmers to adopt newer technologies to augment their farm production and double their incomes. The …

Agriculture growth rises to 18 percent in AP, claims minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Agriculture growth rises to 18 percent in AP, claims minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister K.V. “Jagan Mohan Reddy’s aim is to reach the benefits of all government schemes to the poor,” the minister said at a Rotary Club programme titled “Why AP Needs Jagan’’, in Tanuku on Thursday. Participating in the programme as chief guest, the minister said Jagan Mohan Reddy was ruling the state with the …

India, ADB sign $130 million loan agreement to boost horticulture in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

India, ADB sign $130 million loan agreement to boost horticulture in Himachal Pradesh

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a move to boost agricultural productivity and horticulture agribusinesses, the central government and the Asian Development Bank on 8 June signed a loan agreement worth $130 million, the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday. The signing ceremony for the Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition Project was attended by Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional …

AP aims to provide high income through low investment in organic farming
1 year, 9 months ago

AP aims to provide high income through low investment in organic farming

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy has said the ultimate goal of the state government is to help farmers have high incomes through organic farming with low investment. He said AP is an agricultural-based state and there was a high level of outflow of agricultural products from the state to other states as also to markets abroad. Govardhan Reddy said, …

Farmers told to cultivate high yielding varieties during Kharif
1 year, 10 months ago

Farmers told to cultivate high yielding varieties during Kharif

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: The Agricultural Research Station here organised a meeting of farmers at its adopted Nagula Malliala village in Kothapalli mandal of Karimnagar on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, agriculture scientist Dr. G. Usharani advised farmers to cultivate high-yielding varieties of seeds that are suitable for Kharif season. In this context, Usharani advised farmers to attend the Seed Melas being organised …

AP Governor lauds rapid rise in horticulture production, output
1 year, 10 months ago

AP Governor lauds rapid rise in horticulture production, output

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: India is emerging as an economic superpower and as the food basket of the world and to sustain the ever-expanding population, agriculture and horticulture production will be a major challenge Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said on Friday. Presiding over the fifth edition of the Dr YSR Horticultural University’s convocation, the governor said horticulture production had surpassed agricultural …

Use biofertilizer to improve yields, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister urges farmers
1 year, 10 months ago

Use biofertilizer to improve yields, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister urges farmers

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy on Thursday exhorted farmers to use high-quality biofertilizers to improve yields in a sustainable environment. The ₹2.50-crore facility would go a long way towards enabling farmers to increasingly use micro-organisms to increase farm production. 147 ‘agri-labs’ in State He also said that the YSRCP would soon set up 147 agri-labs in rural constituencies …

Start paddy procurement from April 15, CM Jagan tells officials
1 year, 11 months ago

Start paddy procurement from April 15, CM Jagan tells officials

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked officials to start the rabi season’s paddy procurement from April 15 and carry out the enumeration on crop loss due to the untimely rains. Explaining about the Polambadi training programmes being planned for farmers, the officials said the expenses have come down by 15 per cent, 15 per cent, 12 per …

TN promises ₹14k-cr crop loans to farmers in agriculture budget
2 years ago

TN promises ₹14k-cr crop loans to farmers in agriculture budget

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu agriculture minister M R K Panneerselvam said subsidies will be given to farmers to promote millet cultivation. The Tamil Nadu government will provide cooperative crop loans of ₹14,000 crore to farmers in the state during 2023-24 and interest-free cooperative loan of ₹1,500 crore for goat rearing, dairying, poultry and fisheries, agriculture minister M R K Panneerselvam said …

Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture and allied sectors allocated a budget of ₹41,437 crore in 2023-24
2 years ago

Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture and allied sectors allocated a budget of ₹41,437 crore in 2023-24

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy presented the 2023-24 budget for agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of approximately ₹41,437 crore, including ₹11,909 crore for water resources, in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Mr. Govardhan Reddy pegged the growth of agriculture and allied sectors during the financial year 2022-23 at 13.18%, marginally up from 13.07% the previous year, and …

Andhra to distribute 2,000 drones to farmers, Rs 15,000 crore for paddy procurement
2 years, 2 months ago

Andhra to distribute 2,000 drones to farmers, Rs 15,000 crore for paddy procurement

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The YSR Congress government is spending Rs 15,000 crore for procurement of paddy, including discoloured grain, and would distribute 2,000 drones to farmers for farm-related activities. The officials said they were working on plans to distribute Kisan drones and agricultural implements on a 50 per cent subsidy to farmers through RBKs. The officials said that on the instructions of …

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