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

1 day, 14 hours ago

Year ender: A year of big spending for households as weather and pests destroy horticulture crops

The first few months of drought followed by unseasonal rains disrupted the horticulture crop cycles in Karnataka this year, driving up the prices of most vegetables and fruits throughout the year. During the summer season, as mercury levels went up, beans touched one of its all-time highs with a kilogram of the vegetable costing over ₹200 per kg in retail …

Farmers Prices Crop

5 days, 8 hours ago

Dindigul farmers upset over delay in revamped distribution sector scheme

New Indian Express

DINDIGUL: Aiming to offer power connection to farmers, state government with the support of the union government initiated the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme in Dindigul and around Rs 333.84 crore was allocated for the 2024-25. According to official records, a total of 162 major works for carrying out 168 feeder lines projects in all taluks of the district were planned. …

Farmers Lines Feeder Power Connection Distribution Sector Scheme Dindigul Feeder Lines

1 week, 1 day ago

Heavy rain, basal rot disease lower shallot yield in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur

New Indian Express

PERAMBALUR: Shallot farmers in various villages of the district are worried over "poor" yield due to the heavy rains and basal rot disease doing the rounds. The rains and basal rot disease have affected the crop in many villages, including Ladapuram, Padalur, Chettikulam, Nakkasalem and Mavilangai. While the crop is growing well, half of the shallots have rotten due to …

Rain Crop Affected Rot Acre Perambalur Shallot

1 week, 2 days ago

Rain devastates acres of onion and pulses cultivation

The Hindu

The continuous rainfall in the Thoothukudi district has adversely affected the farmers in its northern regions, including Vilathikulam, Ettayapuram, Kovilpatti and others causing significant crop loss especially pulses and onions. Farmers in this region commonly cultivate crops like black gram, green gram, maize, onion and pearl millet. Annakodi, a farmer from the Muthupatti village near Vilathikulam, said that the rainfall …

Farmers Rain Rainfall Onion Black Gram

1 week, 2 days ago

Arguments aside, rise of Telangana as country’s paddy bowl is not an overnight miracle

The Hindu

From a State that was dependant on rice from other States to meet its Public Distribution System needs when it came into being in June 2014, the journey of Telangana to be one of the leading paddy producing States in the country, by not only meeting its own needs but those of other States, has been remarkable. Stating that the …

Water States Telangana Paddy State Paddy Cultivation Kaleshwaram

1 week, 6 days ago

No land ceiling for Rythu Bharosa, only non-agri lands will be excluded

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The state government is reportedly leaning against imposing a ceiling on the number of acres eligible for the new Rythu Bharosa scheme, which will replace the existing Rythu Bandhu initiative starting Sankranthi. Rythu Bharosa promised Rs 15,000 per acre per year, against Rs 10,000 per acre per year being extended under Rythu Bandhu, which will impose additional financial burden …

Congress Land Rythu Bharosa Brs Acres Rythu Acre

2 weeks, 3 days ago

ITC scales up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants

Live Mint

Sehore, Dec 8 ITC Agri Business Division is encouraging the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants to expand the conglomerate's presence in the fast-growing health and wellness products market in the food, personal care and other categories. In line with the larger ITC NextGen Agriculture vision, we are focusing on promoting the cultivation of value-added crops such as medicinal and …

Madhya Pradesh Kumar Tulsi Itc Agri

2 weeks, 4 days ago

MLC Jeevan Reddy urges CM to allot land for Krishi Vignana Kendra in Jagtial

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Congress MLC T Jeevan Reddy on Saturday requested the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to allot land for establishing Krishi Vignana Kendra in Jagtial district. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Jeevan Reddy said the Indian Council of Agriculture Research in New Delhi has allotted 16 Krishi Vigyan Kendras to Telangana to establish them in newly formed districts …

Jagtial Kendra Jeevan Reddy Kendras

2 weeks, 4 days ago

1st direct farm gate sale centre opens in Kovai

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: Palamalai Farmer Producer Company which is a consortium consisting of 340 small farmers has opened up a first farm gate sale centre at Veerapandi near Mettupalayam. According to farmers, it was the first produce company opened so that the farmers could bring their produce directly to the consumer by removing a wholesale and retail middleman. It is associated with …

Centre Direct Farm Farmer Producer Produce Company

2 weeks, 6 days ago

2,194 hectares of farmland inundated in Dharmapuri

New Indian Express

DHARMAPURI: A total of 2,194.8 hectares of farmland has been inundated due to the cyclone-induced rain in the district. Their initial assessment revealed that over 2,194.8 hectares of farmland where paddy, millets, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and paddy have been cultivated are inundated. As per our assessment, a total of 2,194.8 hectares is inundated and the status of these crops is …

Damage Farmland Hectares Dharmapuri 641 Hectares

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jackfruit processing to get a push in Odisha

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to make the humble jackfruit a lucrative livelihood option for the growers and rural people, the state Horticulture directorate has signed MoUs with two companies for helping them churn out value-added products from the fruit. The workshop featured industry specialists and master trainers from Kerala, who guided participants in creating various value-added products from jackfruit. The …

Jackfruit

2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Farming Natural Programme This Programme Natural Farming

3 weeks ago

Telangana: Farmers Can Sell Veggies Directly in Markets

Deccan Chronicle

Khammam: Minister for agriculture Tummala Nageshwar Rao on Tuesday said that horticulture farmers would be encouraged to sell their produce directly in the market to earn more money. Laying the foundation stone for construction of sheds and stalls in the old agriculture market in Khammam at an estimated cost of Rs 40.5 lakh, the minister said the state government will …

Market Farmers Khammam Sell Veggies

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Arunachal govt launches 'Mission Arun Himveer' to boost economy

Deccan Chronicle

Itanagar: To boost market linkage for agricultural and horticultural products in Arunachal Pradesh, the state government on Friday launched Mission Arun Himveer by signing a pact between the agriculture marketing board and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, North East Frontier, in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu here. This new agreement follows a similar understanding with the Army in August …

Local Farmers Itbp Khandu

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ryots face hurdles in getting paddy from field to mill in Telangana

New Indian Express

NALGONDA: With the government procurement of paddy underway, farmers highlight a new kind of issue. Though the process is extremely arduous, it is critical for paddy farmers, who put in their sweat, blood and almost their entire life savings apart from borrowed money to cultivate one batch, sources said. At Indira Kranthi Patham centres, for instance, one kilogram of paddy …

Farmers Paddy Coarse Rice

1 month ago

Telangana largest producer of paddy in India: Uttam Kumar

Deccan Chronicle

Karimnagar: Telangana leads the country in paddy production with 153 lakh metric tonnes cultivated across 66.7 lakh acres, according to irrigation minister and in-charge of the united Karimnagar district, Uttam Kumar Reddy. On Wednesday, Uttam Kumar, accompanied by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, attended a massive public meeting led by Government Chief Whip Aadi Srinivas at Gudicheruvu ground in Vemulawada, …

Karimnagar Uttam Uttam Kumar Telangana Largest

1 month ago

Telangana produces record paddy of 15.3 million metric tonnes

Hindustan Times

Telangana has achieved a paddy production of 15.3 million metric tonnes during this kharif season, an all-time record, chief minister A Revanth Reddy and state irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said in separate statements on Sunday. An official statement from the chief minister’s office said Telangana achieved a record production of 15.3 million metric tonnes in …

Farmers Production State Million Metric Kaleshwaram Acres

1 month, 1 week 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 …

Fine Telangana Paddy Season Million Cent Cultivation

1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha CM to release paddy input subsidy at Sohela on December 8

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Advancing the date of paddy procurement of the kharif marketing season 2024-25 by a day to November 20, the state government on Wednesday decided to release the additional input subsidy of Rs 800 per quintal of paddy to farmers from December 8. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will release the subsidy along with the minimum support price of Rs …

Paddy Input

1 month, 1 week ago

Eluru to become a horticulture hub: Collector

Deccan Chronicle

Kakinada:Eluru collector K. Vetri Selvi on Tuesday instructed officials to make Eluru district a horticulture hub. She underlined that the district has favourable conditions for growing oil palm, coco, mango and other fruits. Oil Palm Centre director Kancharla Suresh said the palm fruit is being cultivated over 2.29 lakhs hectares in Andhra Pradesh, with Eluru district growing oil palm on …

Eluru Oil Palm Growing Horticulture

1 month, 1 week ago

Kharif 2024: AP raises crops in 37.42 lakh hectares

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh raised crops in 37.42 lakh hectares against the seasonal normal of 45.89 lakh hectares, during the Kharif season that ended on September 30 this year. While the agriculture department targeted paddy cultivation -- the major Kharif crop -- in at least 15.12 lakh hectares, the total sown area of paddy stood at 13.65 lakh hectares, covering 90 …

Normal Season Lakh Area Crops Hectares Kharif

1 month, 1 week ago

AP Agriculture Budget: Stress on Kisan Drone Technology and Digital Agriculture

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh’s budgetary allocations of Rs 43,402.33 crore for agriculture and allied sectors lay emphasis on two major sectors -- Kisan Drone Technology and Digital Agriculture. The agriculture minister said the state government was planning to set up 875 Drone CHCs at a cost of Rs 87.50 crore in its first phase in 2024-25. These include: e-Panta, AGRISNET portal, …

Agriculture Farmers Drone State Kisan Drone Technology

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Horticulture development in suburbs facing odds due to urbanisation

Deccan Chronicle

VISAKHAPATNAM: Efforts are on to enhance horticultural cultivation in the Padmanabham, Anandapuram, Bheemunipatnam and Pendurthi mandals in this region. To improve agricultural diversification and enhance economic outcomes for farmers, the government is focusing on nine methods: introducing modern ways of vegetable cultivation, expanding palm oil plantations, establishing orchards, digging water ponds, creating flower gardens, developing pack houses and ripening chambers, …

Development Farmers Land Crops Perennial Crops Suburbs Facing

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Statewide digital crop area survey starts in Cuddalore, to cover 24 cr ha

New Indian Express

CUDDALORE: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam inaugurated a digital crop area survey initiative covering 24.45 crore hectares in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The minister explained the state has 55 lakh survey numbers with 24.45 crore subdivisions, including 1.67 lakh survey numbers in Cuddalore with 17.12 lakh subdivisions. The survey, conducted digitally, aims to link farmers’ data, crop details …

Crop Survey Cuddalore Rs Welfare

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Procurement Will Pick Up Pace Soon: Civil Supplies Officials

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The government’s decision to announce a bonus of Rs 500 for fine varieties of paddy appears to have boosted their production in the state, delaying the arrival of paddy at procurement centres, say civil supplies department officials. Farmers have sown paddy in more land this year at 66,69,641 acres compared to 57,18,527 acres last year, which poses challenges to …

Procurement Paddy Officials Fine Varieties

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ragi procurement centres opened in Dharmapuri district

The Hindu

The State Government has opened three ragi procurement centres in Dharmapuri district to meet the nutritional requirement of family card holders, where monthly quota of rice has been replaced with 2 kg of ragi. Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation has sanctioned a monthly procurement target of 930 tonnes to meet the nutritional requirement on a pilot basis for the district. …

Procurement Centres Dharmapuri Procurement Centres Harur

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Progressive Farmers Embrace Direct Marketing, Boosting Profits

Deccan Chronicle

Progressive farmers in Adilabad are opting to sell their vegetables directly, bypassing middlemen and securing higher profits. This approach allows farmers to control the supply chain, ensuring quality and freshness of their produce. The direct-to-consumer model has enabled farmers to earn up to 40% more than they would through traditional market channels. The article highlights the success of the Takre …

Bela

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Government Announces Cotton Procurement Centres, Offers Support Price to Farmers

Deccan Chronicle

Government Chief Whip Aadi Srinivas urges cotton farmers to sell their produce at Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) procurement centres to receive the maximum support price (MSP) of Rs 7,521 per quintal. He also announces the establishment of 200 procurement centres and godowns for cotton storage in the district.

Karimnagar

1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Revanth Reddy Warns of Swift Paddy Procurement in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to take immediate steps for paddy procurement in Telangana. The government has appointed IAS officers as Special Officers to each erstwhile district for the effective implementation of the government schemes and development programs. The Chief Minister urged the officials to speed up paddy procurement and conduct a field visit at the purchase …

Government Law Food Agriculture Hyderabad

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra's Organic Farming Experiment: A Turning Point for Agriculture

The Hindu

Maharashtra's experiment with organic farming shows promising results, with no single farmer committing suicide since its inception in 2020. The initiative has attracted the attention of the country's agricultural experts, with 9,600 farmers from the Vidarbha region enrolled in the program. The project has successfully turned farming into a lucrative venture, with no reports of suicides among farmers participating in …

Law Sustainability Agriculture Organic Farming Maharashtra

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Labour crunch, Telangana farmers eye help from Maharashtra during this kharif season

New Indian Express

ADILABAD: The kharif season started positively for farmers, hoping for significant crops. The government support price is set at Rs 7,521 per quintal, while private traders offer Rs 7,100. Many farmers sold their cotton to private traders at Rs 6,700 per quintal, incurring losses. Farmer Padmakar from Talmadugu urged the government to raise the support price and relax moisture content, …

Farmers Private Traders

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Natural Farming Brilliance: Paddy Field Offers Hope for Chittoor

New Indian Express

Chittoor farmer's paddy crop showcases the benefits of natural farming. S Jhansi's paddy field in Mangunta village exemplifies the resilience of 'Kujupatali' variety crop, with looser, porous soil structure preventing water accumulation and crop damage. In contrast, nearby chemical farming fields experienced compacted soil and severe waterlogging, posing crop loss risk. Natural farming enhances soil health by boosting organic matter …

Environment Science Law Agriculture Chittoor

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scientists Plant 500 Rubber Plants in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

Scientists in Tamil Nadu have planted 500 rubber plants for the first time as part of a feasibility study. The plants will be grown in collaboration with the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Kottayam, Kerala. The study aims to introduce suitable plantations and tree crops to increase the revenue and improve the livelihood of the tribal farmers in …

Science Law Agriculture Environmental

2 months ago

After loss of one vision, carpenter overcomes odds to script a success story in farming

The Hindu

Fifteen years ago, carpenter Udayakumar K.P.’s life took a drastic turn when a freak workplace accident robbed him of sight in his right eye. His farming venture earns him an average income of over ₹1 lakh per month, proving that determination and resilience can turn setbacks into success stories. His farm produces chemical-free veggies and fruits, including spinach, brinjal, green …

Farm His Farm Udayakumar Vision Carpenter

2 months ago

Cultivating Dreams: Punjab's Inspiring Journey to Elevate Farmers through Horticulture

ABP News

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is leading a remarkable initiative in Punjab to transform the lives of farmers through horticulture. The government is providing substantial financial support to encourage farmers to embrace modern farming techniques and diversify their crops. This initiative is expected to boost crop production, create jobs, and revitalize the agricultural sector. The government is committed to empowering …

Agriculture Rural Development Farming Horticulture Punjab

2 months ago

Farmers Blamed for Delhi's Air Pollution: A Call for Direct Action

Firstpost

The article highlights the issue of air and water pollution in Delhi and the role of farmers in the problem. It proposes a direct benefit transfer of Rs 2,500 per acre to paddy farmers to incentivize them to adopt sustainable practices and reduce stubble burning. The government should also promote organic farming to address the root causes of pollution.

Government Law Agriculture Environmental Policy Delhi

2 months ago

215.35 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco produced in 2023-24 crop season in Andhra

New Indian Express

GUNTUR: The 2023-24 crop season has been exceptional for Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco farmers, with production reaching a record high of 215.35 million kgs, announced Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu. The auctions for the 2023-24 Andhra Pradesh FCV tobacco crop began on February 29 and concluded on October 14, with over 43,000 farmers earning Rs 6,313 crore. The average price …

Tobacco

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Food safety officials seize 1,000 kg cashew, 800 kg raisins of poor quality at Durga temple in Vijayawada

The Hindu

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 1,000 kg of cashew and 800 kg of raisins, which were found to be of poor quality at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvaarla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada. A team of the FSSAI, led by the Joint Food Controller of A.P., N. Purnachandra Rao, has been examining the stocks at …

Quality Durga Rao Cashew Raisin

3 months ago

We Will Distribute Six Kg Fine Rice to Three Crore People: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the Civil Supplies Corporation would distribute six kg of fine rice to each of the three crore people in the state from January. The government will also give Rs 500 as a bonus for fine rice paddy from the Kharif season, while separate procurement centres would be set up for …

Fine Paddy Fine Rice

3 months ago

Tribal farmers see rewards in cashew juice

Deccan Chronicle

"This initiative which will involve collecting and selling cashew apple juice, offers a hopeful future for the industry," said honorary president of the Adivasi 5th Schedule Sadhana Sangam Committee Govinda Rao. Andhra Pradesh is the second highest producer of cashew nuts, according to export trade platform APEDA's 2021-22 data. India imports raw cashew nuts from African countries for processing and …

India Plant Cashew Cashew Nuts

3 months ago

Farm fresh: A Koottayma’s organic journey

Times of India

Sixty-four-year-old K R Mohanan rises early each morning and heads to his small farm, a six-and-a-half cent plot farm where he grows plantains, elephant foot yams, lady’s fingers, chilies, red papayas, and more. The eco-shop sees a steady stream of farmers bringing in their freshly grown organic produce, as well as regular customers, some traveling from as far as Ernakulam …

Farmers Organic Farming Vegetables Collective Udayamperoor Farm Produce

3 months ago

30 organic farming families from Srikakulam setting example for AP

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming initiative has heralded a significant agro-ecological movement in Srikakulam district. In particular, a growing number of farmers belonging to Palavalasa village in Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, are embracing cultivation of organic crops. Approximately, 30 farmer families have adopted natural and organic farming techniques, transitioning from conventional farming, wherein they relied heavily …

Farmers Organic Farming Farming Organic Srikakulam Setting Janardhan Rao Srikakulam District

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Total sowing area swells to 109.23 million hectares. Bumper harvest on the cards?

Live Mint

New Delhi: Improved distribution of monsoon rainfall over the past fortnight has caused the total sowing area to touch 109.23 million hectares as of 6 September, up 2.16% from 106.92 million hectares a year ago, data from the ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare showed on Monday. The paddy sowing area is also up 4.06% from 39.35 million hectares last …

Million Area Sowing Hectares 6 September

3 months, 2 weeks ago

5,228 hectares of horticulture crops under water in Andhra's NTR

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Horticulture Director Dr K Srinivasulu assured support for farmers who have lost their crops due to recent heavy rains and floods. Officials noted that 5,228 hectares of horticultural crops in the NTR district had been damaged. Dr Srinivasulu inquired whether horticulture authorities had previously informed farmers about precautions for protecting horticultural crops from heavy rains and floods. NTR District …

Ntr Horticulture Crops Horticultural Horticultural Crops

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu for PDS dips by 9.2L MT

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu for the Public Distribution System declined sharply by 9.26 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24 and stood at 34.96 lakh MT against last year’s 44.22 lakh MT. Lower paddy procurement is expected to raise the food bill for the Food Corporation of India, which relies on the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation to acquire paddy …

Tamil Nadu Paddy Lakh Fci Paddy Procurement

3 months, 3 weeks ago

80 farmers receive residential plots in Lucknow

Hindustan Times

Eighty farmers received plots through an open lottery system at a programme organised on Saturday at the zonal office of the Awas Vikas Parishad in the state capital. Lottery for allotment of residential plots for farmers organised by the Awas Vikas Parishad The plots were given to the farmers - besides the monetary compensation - as compensation for the land …

Farmers Plots Vikas Parishad

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fertilizers are source of several diseases; switch to organic farming, says Amit Shah

The Hindu

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that it has been proven now that chemicals present in fertilizers are the source of several health ailments such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid and even cancer. Mr. Shah said that the movement for organic farming has reached an important stage and cooperatives have an important role in making India the …

India Products Organic Farming Uttarakhand Farming Shah Organic

4 months ago

Karnataka: FCI ready to supply rice, beneficiaries to get five kg more

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Below Poverty Line cardholders are likely to get 5 kg of rice more instead of Rs 170 cash being given to them as the Food Corporation of India is ready to supply 2.36 lakh tonnes of rice for the state government’s Anna Bhagya scheme. The state government’s request to supply rice for its Anna Bhagya scheme was rejected by …

Karnataka Supply Rice State Fci Maheshwarappa

4 months ago

Avocado added to list of alternative crops to check ganja cultivation in ASR district of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

ASR district officials have included avocado, a new variety of alternative crop, as part of efforts to check ganja cultivation in Andhra Pradesh. Accordingly, the departments concerned have targeted to distribute 20 alternative crops including avocado in 10,290 acres of crop area in 11 mandals in the 2023-24 financial year. Visakhapatnam Range Deputy Inspector General Gopinath Jatti recently held a …

Crop Alternative Department Cultivation Crops Avocado Acres

4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana government to complete Rs 2 lakh crop loan waiver by Independence Day

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: As promised by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the government is mulling to complete the waiving of crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh by August 15. The government is set to release third tranche, which is also last phase, of funds for crop loan waiver scheme on the Independence Day. On July 18, the first phase of the …

Crop Loan

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