MP govt to waive off mandi tax to boost export of wheat
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided not to levy tax on export of wheat produced in the state, and traders…
EU to suspend green farming rules to enhance global food security
The European Commission is temporarily allowing European Union (EU) farmers to grow crops on fallow land currently designated as “ecological focus areas”…
Darjeeling first flush tea receives record price of Rs 23,000 per kg
The price of the new season’s first flush Darjeeling tea has reached a new high of Rs 23,000 per kg.…
Par panel expresses concern over fall of farmers’ income in few states
A parliamentary panel on Thursday said the Union Agriculture Ministry is far from ensuring doubling the income of farmers and…
Disruptive business models are stimulating agriculture.
Disruptive business models are stimulating inclusive growth in agriculture and rural finance, according to a report by Bain & Company…
Over Rs 4,350 crore transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under PM-KISAN scheme; advisory issued to states for refunds: Govt
More than Rs 4,350 crore has been transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN scheme and an advisory has been…
Debt-driven freebie schemes dominate Rs 2.56 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh Budget
The Andhra pradesh government on Friday presented a Budget for Rs 2.56 lakh crore for the 2022-23 fiscal and a projected…
Organic insecticides more damaging to non-target insects than synthetic counterparts
Very low concentrations of the popular organic insecticide Spinosad have profound effects on beneficial insect species, including vision loss and…
Gene triggers male sterility in tomato plants
In a study published in February 2022 in Plant Physiology, researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed that the orf137…
Detecting plant leaf disease using deep learning on a mobile device
The visual and tactile examination of plant leaves is a standard method for identifying disease in crops and horticultural products.…