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Digitally unified agri value chain: Revolutionising agriculture for sustainable growth

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A digitally empowered ecosystem, enabling the complete cycle of agricultural processes – from sowing to farming to supply chain to post-harvest logistics – is what constitutes the “digitally unified agri value chain”. Comprising different stakeholders, from farmers and aggregators to local markets (mandis), traders, warehouses, transporters, processors and enterprises, the Digitally Unified Agri Value Chain … Read more

Agri produce traders may have to pay higher farmer welfare cess in Rajasthan from April 1

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Agricultural produce traders may have to pay higher farmers welfare cess in Rajasthan from April 1 as the State government is yet to take a decision whether to continue the concessional rates prevalent since March 2021 even as its validity expires on Sunday. Until the government decides to extend it, the rates at which the … Read more

Smart farming: Integrating technology to tackle india’s nutritional crisis

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While India has seen some advancements in recent years and is performing well economically, the global giant — with a population of over 1.4 billion people — is still marred by large-scale malnutrition. Some reports posit that nearly 80 per cent of India’s population suffers from one form of nutritional deficiency or another. This means … Read more

A game-changer, drone revolution poised to transform Indian agriculture

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Agriculture serves as the backbone of the Indian economy, underpinning approximately 18 per cent of the nation’s annual GDP and serving as a primary source of livelihood for an estimated 60-70 per cent of its populace. However, this critical sector finds itself ensnared in a complex web of challenges that demand innovative solutions to navigate. … Read more

Formal Agriculture credit: Mirage to reality

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A lot has been said and written about agriculture credit in the Indian context. But the on-ground situation seems to remain the same. The scenario is changing – albeit slowly and definitely not at a pace that will contribute to doubling the farmers’ income by 2025. This note pens a few thoughts on how to … Read more

How women-led FPOs are transforming India’s agriculture

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Agriculture in India thrives on the dedication and hard work of women, who constitute approximately 75 per cent of the full-time farm workforce. However, despite their significant contributions to farming, women have been notably underrepresented in FPOs, perpetuating gender inequalities. Also read:‘ Farmer producer organisations perform better under Women’ Before we contemplate the future, let’s … Read more

Green future of farming: AI’s role in promoting healthy cattle, sustainable planet

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The advent of AI has opened a new chapter in agriculture, particularly in cattle farming. This transformation is not just about efficiency and productivity; it’s about creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to farming. In this article, we explore how AI is revolutionising cattle farming, contributing to both healthier cattle and a greener planet. … Read more

Roots Foundation, Pi Industries initiate ‘Project Sahyog’

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Roots Foundation and Pi Industries have initiated “Project Sahyog” to bring about awareness of various agricultural methodologies amongst farmers in Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh with a focus on environmental sustainability, economic empowerment, and entrepreneurial development. Also read: India’s pulses demand to grow exponentially as economy set to reach $5 tn, says DGFT A … Read more

Karnataka’s new agri scheme to make farming sustainable, lucrative

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Karnataka plans to consolidate various agri schemes to launch a new one to help farmers make agriculture sustainable and lucrative. “Making agriculture sustainable and lucrative is our Government’s top priority. Keeping this in mind and to encourage integrated agriculture, various schemes related to agricultural sector will be consolidated and a new scheme called Karnataka Raitha … Read more

Govt launches SARATHI portal to help insurance companies reach out to farmers

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The Centre on Thursday launched a portal ‘SARATHI’ that aims to help insurance companies reach out to farmers and rural population with tailored products as well as the government’s subsidised insurance products including Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda also launched a helpline number 14447 to enable farmers to lodge their … Read more