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Seven-point strategy by PM for ‘Doubling Farmers’Income’

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi breaks ground for resilient rice field laboratory, at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in Los Banos, Philippines on November 13, 2017.

Prime Minister has set a target to double the farmers’

income by 2022. And to achieve this target, he has

advocated a seven-point strategy:

1. Special focus on irrigation with the aim of “Per Drop More Crop”.

2. Provision of quality seeds and nutrients based on soil health of each field.

3. Large investments in Warehousing and Cold Chains to prevent post-harvest crop losses.

4. Promotion of value addition through food processing.

5. Creation of a National Agriculture Market,

6. Introduction of a new crop insurance scheme- ‘PM Fasal Bima Yojana’ 

     to mitigate risks at an affordable cost.

7. Promotion of ancillary activities like poultry, beekeeping, and fisheries.

Agri Current News #2

1.      Per capita availability of milk rose by 15.6 per cent from 307 gms a day to 355 gms per day between 2013-14 and 2016-17, an official statement quoted the minister as saying.

2.      The nodal agency for procurement and distribution of foodgrains would raise Rs 32,000 crore through government-guaranteed bonds, informed the panel further.

3.      In light of the Finance Minister's budget announcement that NITI Aayog will develop and put in place a fool-proof mechanism, its vice chairman Rajiv Kumar presided over a consultation meeting today.

4.      As the planters explained, a tea worker receives a daily cash wage of Rs 150 and directly work output linked incentive. In addition, there are other benefits.

5.      The company which reported 14% jump in net sales at 390 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 and 24% increase in net profit at 46%, maintained a profit margin of nearly 12%, the highest in the jute sector.

6.      The latest move risks another row with the US company, the world's biggest seed maker, which threatened to leave India in 2016 when the government cut its royalties by over 70 percent.

7.      The Calcutta High Court had stayed the withdrawal of armed forces from Darjeeling hills.

8.      After two difficult years, export of oilmeals has revived in the current year, but still lower than earlier years, when India used to export annually over 40 lakh tons to 45 lakh tons of oilmeals.

9.      The trade body claimed that the yields recorded in Maharashtra and Karnataka are reportedly one of the highest ever noticed in the past from either of these states.

10.  Though the new market was ready in 2014, traders resisted following apprehensions about the distance — it is 18 km from Yeshwantapur — lack of facilities and losing customer base.

Agriculture Current News

1.      Union Agriculture Ministry launches six new user friendly features of e-NAM Platform

2.      Grievance Redressal Management System has been developed to help Mandi Secretary to raise technology issues related to portal or software and its operation.

3.      India and Iran have signed 9 agreements to strengthen their cultural ties, boost connectivity and trade and expand cooperation in various sectors including health, medicine, agriculture, traditional systems of medicine and postal cooperation.

4.      National Conference on doubling farmers' income to be held in Delhi

5.      A National Conference with the title ‘Agriculture 2022 – Doubling Farmers’ Income’ will be organised by Agriculture Ministry in Delhi to build a consensus around appropriate recommendations and arrive at practicable solutions that can be implemented for the benefit of farmers in the country.

6.      Under the Union Budget 2018, the government would be doubling the farmer’s income by 2022 and would be working with the states to ensure that all farmers get a fair price for their produce.

7.      Promote secondary agriculture, composting, bee-keeping, says panel on doubling income

8.      Singh, who was addressing the 16th convocation ceremony of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), said the government is committed towards ensuring more income to farmers, uplifting the economically backward sections of society, youth employment, better education and healthcare.

9.      Sugar industry expects government to scrap export duty this week

10.  The advent of steam engine made possible the transfer of this perishable fruit to the American market. The commercial popularity of banana resulted in the formation of United Fruit Company in 1899.