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The BJP-led NDA government had in its manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, promised to extend the scheme to all farmers.

Untimely rains hit India's summer crops, delay rural economy recovery

Heavy rains in October and November have brought more misery to India's farmers.

16 Nov 2019 12:20 PM IST

Private traders have imported 1.72 million tonne (MT) wheat so far and total inbound shipments are expected to cross 2 MT this year.

Wheat sowing up 4.28 per cent at 202.54 lakh hectares so far

As per the ministry's latest data, wheat was sown in 8.34 lakh hectare more area so far in the ongoing rabi (winter)...

6 Dec 2019 7:53 PM IST

Can farmers discontent be amended with two months left for the Lok Sabha elections?

Pre-monsoon rains cause damage to crops in Odisha

Farmers have said that since the yield was good this year, crop loss due to heavy rain might be higher.

6 Jun 2019 6:26 AM IST

The governments demonetisation move, which pulled out 86 per cent of currency in circulation, has badly affected farmers as they have little cash to buy agri-inputs for winter crops and are even facing hardship in repaying crop loans. (Photo: Representational Image)

Incessent rains damage crops in Nashik region

Crops spread over 21,901.71 hectares across 758 villages in the district have been damaged due to heavy rains affecting...

10 Aug 2019 2:41 PM IST

Income support schemes the Congresss Nyay for 20 per cent of the poorest households and the BJPs PM Kisan scheme for farmers with less than two hectare of land, are both progressive social protection measures.

Monsoon deficit narrows; kharif sowing progressing well: Agri Min

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected overall monsoon to remain normal.

9 Aug 2019 3:20 PM IST

The crisis is so bad that those who hope to win the race for the last water reserves are drilling deeper and deeper into the ground leading to a precipitous drop in water tables across India by an average of 0.3 metres per year and by as much as four metres in some place the worlds fastest rate of groundwater decline.

India's arid lands, thirsty crops

India's water crisis stems from a thorny mix of economic, geographic and political factors.

13 Jun 2018 1:20 AM IST

Simplot is the first agricultural company to receive such a license.

Genetics technology could give rise to more crops, fresher food

The food industry has faced pressure from retailers as consumer awareness of genetically modified foods has increased.

7 Aug 2018 9:17 AM IST

Crops. (Photo: Pexels)

Global warming reduces protein in key crops: study

This is causing populations at risk of growth stunting and early death. Find out more.

2 Aug 2017 1:52 PM IST