Survey pegs 1.5% of world's farmland under organic cultivation
India has most number of organic cultivators but only 1.1% of acreage
बजट 2020-21: बिना बजटीय सहायता कैसे होगी जीरो बजट खेती?
कृषि मंत्रालय द्वारा गठित टास्क फोर्स ने सिफारिश की थी कि जैविक कृषि को बढ़ावा देने के लिए हर साल 12 हजार 500 करोड़ ...
UN plans to double farmers’ income in Africa in three years
Combating climate shocks and food insecurity with the help of climate-smart agriculture has been identified as a priority
Farmer groups raise concerns about solutions proposed at COP 22
The impacts of climate change on agriculture will continue to have significant implications for rural development, sustainable development and …
After Sikkim, Lakshadweep set to turn 100% organic
The use of synthetic chemicals for agriculture was halted completely in 2005 by the Union territory
Pesticide Management Bill 2020 must address important concerns
This is because agriculture in India is largely dependent on chemicals including pesticides and their usage has a huge impact on the health of …
Indian states step up natural farming adoption
Natural farming movement led by farmers and civil society has spread to states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra among others
Organic farming: How Indian states are stepping up the act
Organic farming is in a nascent stage in India. Some states have taken the lead in improving organic farming coverage, but a major part of the …
Farmers protest forceful insurance premium deduction in Haryana
Farmers are confronting bank officials against premium deduction without their consent for the current Rabi season under Pradhan Mantri Fasal …
Farmers demand better crop prices, loan waiver and relief
A memorandum has been addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi containing a list of farmers' demands
Merely increasing PMFBY budget allocation might not help
To make this scheme really attractive for farmers, various serious measures need to be taken
Union Budget 2020-21: Big talk on natural farming but no support
India has the largest share in the world’s organic farmers pie
भारतीय किसान, 'चक्रव्यूह' में फंसा अभिमन्यु
देश के ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों की लगभग 58% आबादी खेती पर निर्भर है, इतने बड़े तबके का अशांत होना देश के लिए अच्छा संकेत नहीं ...
Notable agriculture initiatives discussed at COP 22
Although the progress on adapting agriculture to climate change has been slow, the latest climate conference saw discussions on major initiatives …
Farmers demand law for guaranteed income
Participants voice concern on drought, farmers' suicide and water conservation, among other issues
How Indian states are promoting organic, natural farming
States such as Odisha and Karnataka have started initiatives such as procurement of organic produce and linkages with PDS, ICDS and other schemes&…
Centre rolls out Agriculture Land Leasing Act, 2016
NITI Aayog's Panagariya wishes to extend the Act to non-agricultural uses as well, which farmer leaders oppose
COVID-19 is wake up call for global food systems, say experts
Current industrial agriculture models drive habitat loss, create conditions for viruses to emerge and spread
Why Indian farmers need a robust relief and compensation mechanism
Climate change will impact agriculture, resulting in increased crop damages and lower crop yields
Farmers propose Bills on loan waiver, fair prices in their own 'parliament'
More than 180 farmer organisations from across the country proposed Bills related to debt waiver and fair crop prices in a mock parliament
People's cure to climate woes
Ecologically vulnerable Nepal has framed its climate change adaptation plan with the help of communities
