Farmers News, Weather Update, Kisan Credit Card
28 July 2021
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Weather Alert: Bihar and Many Others States to Receive Rainfall till 31 July
Delhi Weather: Several parts of Delhi-NCR received light rainfall on Wednesday morning. According to India Meteorology Department (IMD) light to moderate rainfall will continue in the National Capital throughout the day.
Meanwhile, widespread to fairly widespread rain is expected over Bihar till 31 July. The weather department has issued orange alert for Sheikhpura, Nawada & Jamui.
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NFL, RCF ink MOUs with IFFCO for ‘Transfer of Technology’ of a revolutionary Nano Urea Liquid Fertiliser
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (RCF) and National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) have signed Memorandum of Understanding with IFFCO for ‘transfer of technology’ of a revolutionary & game changer fertiliser Nano Urea Liquid.
The MoUs and other related agreements were inked in the presence of Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers and Health & Family Welfare and Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers along with other senior officials of the ministry.
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Urea Provided to Farmers at Subsidized Rates
Urea was provided to all farmers at a statutorily notified Maximum Retail Price or MRP of Rs.242 / 45 kg bag. Difference between the delivered cost of urea at farm gate & net market realization by urea units is provided as a subsidy to urea importer/ manufacturer by Government. Therefore, urea is supplied to all farmers at subsidized rates.
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6, 63,055 farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry & Fisheries given KCC until March
As per latest reports, total 6, 63,055 farmers currently engaged in Animal Husbandry & Fisheries were given Kisan Credit Card (KCC) as on March, 2021. Reserve Bank of India said that the State or UT-wise details of operative KCC accounts & amount outstanding in Animal Husbandry & Fisheries as on March, 2021 is prepared.
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Centre to Revive Talcher unit of Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd
Government has decided to renew Talcher unit of Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd (FCIL) by establishing a Ammonia Urea plant of 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonne per year capacity by forming a Joint venture Company (JV) of nominated PSUs - Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, Coal India ltd & FCIL. For that, a JV company named “Talcher Fertilizers Ltd (TFL)” was incorporated on 03.11.2015.
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Kin of 220 Deceased Farmers in Punjab to get Jobs
The Punjab government is planning to offer jobs to the family members of as many as 220 farmers, who lost their lives during the ongoing protest against Centre's three farm laws.
On the news
28 July 2021
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Union Agriculture Minister Inaugurates KVK’s 28th Regional Workshop
Union Agricultural Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday inaugurated the 28th regional workshop of…
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An Auto Mechanic-Turned-Farmer, Earns 50 Lakh/Year By Growing 22 Varieties of Mango
Kakasaheb Sawant, an auto mechanic turned farmer from Maharashtra's Sangli region, explains how he raises…
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10 Best Ornamental Shade Loving Ground Covers
Groundcover plants are low-growing plants that serve many different purposes in the landscape. They provide…
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Elearning Courses on Small-Scale Agricultural Mechanization Hire Services by FAO
The elearning courses on Small-scale Agricultural Mechanization Hire Services are ready. They are free of…
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ReshaMandi Eyes Expansion of Silk Portfolio in Delhi
ReshaMandi, India’s first silk agritech company, has announced its expansion plans to the northern states…
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Latest News: Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar Village Kills 7
There’s a cloudburst over Honjar village in Kishtwar district in Jammu region early Wednesday. Due…
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Garden Design: FAQs & Tips for Starting a Three Sister Garden
Three sisters; corn, beans and squash when grown at the same time in the same…
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Government to Develop National Farmers Database by Using Digitized Land Records
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Tomar said, "As a first move in…
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PM-KMY Provides Rs. 36000 per Year; Over 21.40 Lakh Farmers Enrolled
As on 23rd July 2021, a total of 21, 40, 262 farmers have joined Pradhan…
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Government is Offering 50% Subsidy to Farmers for Dragon Fruit Cultivation
Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, a target has been set to cultivate…
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US’s Apple Exports Affected Due to FSSAI’s Non GMO Certificate Requirement
The US has reported that its apple exports to India have been adversely affected due…
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JCB India Launches New Range of CEV Stage IV Compliant Wheeled Construction Equipment Vehicles
India’s leading manufacturer of Construction Equipment Vehicles, JCB India has launched its all-new range of…
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Haridwar Exports Bitter Gourd & Okra to Dubai for the First Time
For the first time, bitter gourd, okra, and other vegetables grown in Haridwar are being…
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Now No Fingerprint or Eye Scan will Be Required for Aadhaar Card for Kids Below 5 Years
Aadhaar Card is a 12-digit unique identification number, which is issued by the Unique Identification…
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International Clouded Leopard Day: Time to Rethink Our Coexistence with Nature
International Clouded Leopards Day is a day of international realization and an effort to improve…
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Will Genetically Modified “Golden Rice” Solve the Problem of Vitamin A Deficiency?
As Philippines become the world’s first country to approve the commercial production of genetically modified…
