Agriculture

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Will the farmer be benefited by stopping the country?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- Will the farmer be benefited by stopping the country?

Sep 24, 2020, 19:22 PM IST

Government prepares to cultivate land near zero line in J&K's Kathua after 18 years

The Government will provide all possible help to the farmers such as equipment, tractors and security cover by the Border Security Force. 

Sep 15, 2020, 07:03 AM IST

India’s wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year. Although the wheat marketing year runs from April-March, the bulk of procurement is normally done in the first three months.

May 25, 2020, 15:00 PM IST

Rs 18,700 crore funds transferred under PM KISAN in past 2 months: FM Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said that during lockdown provisions were made to conclude Rabi crop harvest and some states have gone ahead largely with the procurement process while observing social distancing.

May 15, 2020, 16:34 PM IST

Women's Day Special: Success stories of Women farmers in India

Zee brings for you a special show on women empowerment on the occasion of womens day. Today we are talking about womens farmer who succeed not in the field but in realitty.

Mar 06, 2020, 08:58 AM IST

Honest taxpayers need not to fear of the govt: Finance Minister

After presenting the budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press conference and said that honest taxpayers need not fear the government. Taxpayers will not be bothered at all because the Government of India respects its taxpayers.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after presenting the budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her second Union Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21. She said 'The government is committed to doubling farmers' income by 2022'. She proposed to allocate Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture and irrigation.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:16 PM IST

We have insured 6.11 crore farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her second Union Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21. She said 'The government is committed to doubling farmers' income by 2022'. She proposed to allocate Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture and irrigation.

Feb 01, 2020, 13:22 PM IST

Punjab Investors Summit to focus on agriculture modernisation

The summit comes at a time when the agriculture sector is in the limelight over the air pollution caused by stubble burning, and the state government is going all out to promote mechanisation to get rid of the paddy straw.

Dec 01, 2019, 17:57 PM IST

World not doing enough about climate change: UN

The natural environment is deteriorating at an alarming rate: sea levels are rising; ocean acidification is accelerating; the last four years have been the warmest on record; one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction, and land degradation continues unchecked.

Jul 11, 2019, 16:46 PM IST

Interim Budget 2019: Big announcements likely for agriculture, real estate, banking sectors

In just a few hours from now, the Narendra Modi government will deliver its last budget of the current Lok Sabha session. Watch this video to know more.

Feb 01, 2019, 11:06 AM IST

5W 1H: In Budget 2019, sops for farmers top on Modi govt's agenda

With Lok Sabha elections just months away, the Modi govt could announce some incentive to rural sector in the interim budget. Though the government is unlikely to approve farm loan waivers, but some variant of direct cash transfer to farmers is expected.

Jan 29, 2019, 17:40 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, January 11th, 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jan 11, 2019, 21:34 PM IST

Opinion: Budget 2018 was more than just about elections, it may lead to long-term growth

We may be looking at the Budget from the wrong angle.

Feb 03, 2018, 11:48 AM IST

Budget 2018 implies enough had been done for corporate India

There were sufficient hints in recent months and so nobody can claim surprise over the Union Budget 2018-19 offerings. The Gujarat Assembly election result had demonstrated that rural voters were upset with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP had fared less well than it had expected in village local body elections in some states. 

Feb 01, 2018, 19:40 PM IST

Arun Jaitley talked of a 'paradigm shift' in India's agriculture. Can Union Budget 2018 make it happen?

Though Jaitley made his government's goal clear, there was little clarity on how to get there.

Feb 01, 2018, 19:25 PM IST

Challenges before Modi government in Jaitley's Union Budget 2018

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is slated to present Union Budget 2018 on Thursday.

Jan 31, 2018, 22:37 PM IST

Republic Day Edit | Sowing an idea for agriculture

Making tools and technology available to farmers is a long-term solution to their problems, not steroid injections of 'higher prices'.

Jan 26, 2018, 19:37 PM IST

Agriculture top priority, GDP gains must reach farmers: Arun Jaitley

The agriculture sector is a foremost priority for the government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Sunday.

Jan 14, 2018, 18:58 PM IST

Cabinet allows export of all varieties of pulses

Opening of export of all types of pulses will help the farmer to dispose off their products at remunerative prices and also encourage them to expand the area of sowing.

Nov 16, 2017, 17:08 PM IST