Hi, NewsWrap for January 19, 2024

19-January-2024: Third Advance Estimate for Horticulture Crops, Sangrur Sugarcane Farmers, Sultan Singh, UP Government Hikes Sugarcane Prices,

19 January 2024

  • Ministry of Agriculture Unveils Third Advance Estimate for Horticulture Crops 2022-23

    The results indicate a remarkable increase in total horticulture production, reaching 355.25 million tonnes, showcasing a notable uptick of 2.32 percent compared to the final figures of 2021-22, which stood at 347.18 million tonnes. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Arjun Munda, attributed this consistent surge in horticulture production to the collective efforts of the farming community, scientists, and the agriculture-friendly policies implemented by the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

  • Punjab Agriculture Minister Fast-Tracks Rs 1.05 Crore Payment to Sangrur Sugarcane Farmers

    Punjab's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, demonstrated unwavering commitment to the well-being of sugarcane farmers during a crucial meeting held on January 18, 2024. He directed department officials to promptly transfer Rs 1.05 crore into the bank accounts of sugarcane farmers in the Sangrur area by Monday, January 22, 2024.

  • Government of Kerala Plans to Revitalise Plantation Sector

    P. Rajeev, Minister for Law, Industries and Coir, Government of Kerala has revealed plans to implement comprehensive strategies aimed at optimising asset utilisation sustainably, as well as establishing a separate brand for high-quality products to meet global demand. Kerala currently boasts a 46 percent share of all plantations in India, making it an important contributor to the state's economy and employment landscape. Despite its significance, the sector grapples with pressing issues that demand collective attention and resolution, according to the minister.

  • UP Government Hikes Sugarcane Prices, Tikait Expresses Disappointment

    With the Lok Sabha elections 2024 around the corner, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a Rs 20 per quintal increase in the price of sugarcane, extending what it deems a gesture of goodwill to the farmers. However, this move has been met with widespread dissatisfaction among the farming community, with Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait dismissing it as a mockery of farmers' concerns.

  • Meet Sultan Singh: A Trailblazing Fish Farmer From Haryana

    Farmer Sultan Singh is a pioneering figure in the fish production sector hailing from Butana village in Karnal district, Haryana. With a rich legacy spanning 40 years in fish farming, Sultan Singh has not only earned accolades including the Padmashree award in 2019 but has also become a guiding light for aspiring farmers across several states.

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19 January 2024

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