Aquapulse raises 25 crore in Series A led by NABVENTURES to scale aquaculture tech platform
Aquapulse, a pioneering aquaculture technology startup located in Bhubaneswar, has successfully raised an impressive Rs 25 crore in Series A funding, with NABVENTURES at the helm of this investment. This infusion of capital will enable Aquapulse to broaden its network of farmers and build an advanced processing facility, aiming to improve quality control and increase profits for farmers.
India faces second year of sugar deficit as mills close early
India's sugar output will fall short of demand for the second year. Lower cane yields are causing mills to close early. This will reduce domestic stockpiles and support local prices. Exports are also contributing to lower availability. The next season will begin with reduced opening stocks. This situation is expected to firm up sugar prices.
Iran War: Fertiliser, agri-input stress emerges; Kharif outlook hinges on policy, farmer choices
India relies heavily on fertiliser imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing disruptions.
Centre pushes states on fertiliser black-marketing, MSP procurement; 9.25 crore farmer IDs created
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to achieve 100% farmer registration for schemes within six months, emphasizing the need to curb fertilizer hoarding and black-marketing. He also stressed mandatory Aadhaar-linked registration and biometric authentication for MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds, with direct DBT payments to farmers.
Centre pushes states on fertiliser black-marketing, MSP procurement; 9.25 cr farmer IDs created
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed farmer registration, fertilizer distribution, and pulse procurement with state ministers. He urged 100 percent farmer registration within six months and strict checks on fertilizer hoarding.
How Ulloor Krishi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram is handholding small scale farmers
Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place
No need to panic on fertilizer stocks: Centre
Union Minister J. P. Nadda said he has spoken to State Agriculture Ministers and informed them about availability of fertilizers
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICARs Jat
Domestic production has surged, driven by indigenous hybrid development and a strong public-private partnership, significantly reducing import dependence and saving foreign exchange.
The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill in times of war
During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order was placed with the Government of Madras. Spencer and Co. shut the business in the 1950s. What is left of the Spencer Compound is a portion of the ground that has become an unkempt garden
RDSS extends financial aid to families of 17 farmer suicide victims in Vijayawada
Each family given 50,000 to help rebuild their lives through small income-generating activities such as dairy farming, livestock rearing, or tailoring, says RDSS secretary
In Focus podcast | Why are farmers protesting against an India-US trade deal?
Dr. Ashok Dhawale speaks to us about why farmers are protesting the IndiaU.S. trade framework and what it means for agriculture in India.
Next instalment of Kisan Nidhi to reach farmers on March 13
In the 22nd instalment, over 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Gender, agriculture and climate change
The society needs an ecosystem that focuses on instituting policy and institutional reforms that recognise women not only as caregivers but as farmers, entrepreneurs, and leaders
Rights, justice, action for Indias women farmers
As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
Over six lakh Maharashtra farmers yet to get 2017 loan waiver scheme benefit: Minister in assembly
Under the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana, 44.04 lakh farmers, out of the total 50.60 lakh eligible ones, have so far received benefits of the loan waiver scheme, while the process for the remaining 6.56 lakh farmers is underway
