Meet on winter crop strategy in Delhi
September 20th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The central government will chalk out a strategy to maximise the winter crop sowing at a meet Sep 24-25, after delayed rains affected summer crop ... Read more...
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All time record in farm production: PM
February 20th, 2012 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said India's farm yield has touched a new high with food production expected to exceed 250 million tonnes, "an ... Read more...
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President to chair governors’ panel meet
December 14th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil will Thursday chair a meeting of the committee of governors on rainfed farming, which will discuss policies for promotion of ... Read more...
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Need to integrate agriculture with other sectors: President
November 9th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday said experts should interact with farmers to enrich their knowledge base and observed that there was need to integrate agriculture ... Read more...
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Increasing farm productivity key to food security: Thomas
September 15th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Increasing agricultural productivity is a "key challenge for ensuring national food security," according to Minister of State for Food and Agriculture K.V. Thomas.Suggesting a programme ... Read more...
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President wants more technology used in farming
August 14th, 2011 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Sunday called for greater use of technology in the agriculture sector to ensure better productivity and increased focus on issues like ... Read more...
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Japanese loan for crop diversification in Himachal
February 18th, 2011 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 18 (IANS) Japan has committed a multi-billion loan to Himachal Pradesh for crop diversification, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said Friday."For implementation of the Rs.321 crore Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification ... Read more...
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Development, modernisation of rural India a must: President
September 22nd, 2010 - 10:58 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 22 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday said development and modernisation of rural India is a must to ensure the country's rapid yet inclusive growth and stressed on the integration ... Read more...
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Government programmes will boost pulses production
June 12th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government Saturday said the decision to raise the minimum support prices (MSP) for pulses and provide other incentives to farmers will boost production of pulses in ... Read more...
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Is the recession over for the Indian economy? (Comment)
September 27th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Sushma Ramachandran
Are the clouds of recession lifting over the Indian economy as they seem to be over the rest of the world? That is the big question everyone is asking ... Read more...
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