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Shortage of adequate infrastructure, lack of trained personnel, outdated technology and inconsistent power supply are other major obstacles (Photo: AFP)

Around half of all milk, fruits and vegetables produced in India are...

The cold chain market has grown steadily in the last few years and this trend is projected to continue until 2020.

24 Oct 2017 8:25 PM IST

Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: PTI)

Venkaiah Naidu pitches for more investment in agriculture

The vice-president said the media has not been paying as much attention to farmers and the condition of villages as for...

16 Oct 2017 12:34 AM IST

Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Food processing can reduce crop wastage: Harsimrat Kaur

Sector provides immense business opportunities to countries looking to invest in India.

7 Sept 2017 6:54 PM IST

Eminent scientist MS Swaminathan.

Loan waivers no remedy, agriculture must be profitable for farmers:...

Eminent scientist MS Swaminathan said the country should move from food security to 'nutritional security for all'.

5 Sept 2017 6:51 PM IST

Agriculture is one of those sectors where we have seen no reforms, whether in terms of export-import policies or domestic constraints.

Doubling farm incomes: Why change is still slow

Nor has the Narendra Modi government been deaf to the needs of the farming community.

16 Oct 2018 12:41 AM IST

Dell, Microsoft combine for simplified IoT solutions. (Pic credit: ANI)

Microsoft, Niti Aayog to bring in AI tools for agriculture and...

Microsoft will also accelerate the use of AI for the development and adoption of local language computing.

12 Oct 2018 7:14 PM IST

Vijeesh interacts with students. (Photo Jayan Bose)

Lessons in conservation

Vijeesh Ethayi has been on a mission to expand the green cover on his land.

31 Jan 2018 12:11 AM IST

The loan waiver amount will be directly deposited into the accounts of the farmers.

Economic Survey: Migrating men leading to feminisation' of agriculture

Women are increasingly donning multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs and labourers, according to the Economic...

30 Jan 2018 6:43 AM IST

The rates for residential purposes will be increased by 17 per cent and for industries by 50 per cent.

Water charges to rise outside city

Beer, cold drinks may be dearer now.

20 Jan 2018 3:43 AM IST

Lakhs of farmers had to wait for loan waiver as software glitches delayed the implementation.

Nashik Minister urges farmers to take up organic methods

Mr Mahajan also received the Karyasham Aamdar' (capable award) given by a local institution on Sunday.

26 Feb 2018 2:23 AM IST

The entrepreneur brothers have committed $30 million over 10 years to the Wadhwani AI institute in Mumbai. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brothers look to harness artificial intelligence for greater good

The duo launched what is billed as the world's first nonprofit institute dedicated to putting AI to improving lives of...

25 Feb 2018 8:40 PM IST

Addressing a conference on doubling farm income by 2022, Modi said pulses production in the country has risen to 23 mn tonnes from 17 mn tonnes in just one year. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Modi hard sells pro-farmer initiatives announced in year budget

PM said that coating urea with neem has helped in enhancing efficiency of fertiliser and boosting productivity as also...

20 Feb 2018 8:39 PM IST