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By गाँव कनेक्शन
With a rising cost of production, unfair competition, and subsidies to rival sectors, the handloom industry—an essential part of India's economy—is struggling
With a rising cost of production, unfair competition, and subsidies to rival sectors, the handloom industry—an essential part of India's economy—is struggling
By Mithilesh Dhar
Due to the mismatch between the rising production costs and stagnant prices, the tea industry is facing sustainability challenges which have led to shrunk margins over the past few years. Picture this. In 2013-14, the average selling price of tea was above Rs 150/ kg, against the production cost, which was a little less than Rs 150 per kg. However, in 2018-19, the production cost shot up to Rs 200 per kg, but the selling price remained at Rs 160 per kg
Due to the mismatch between the rising production costs and stagnant prices, the tea industry is facing sustainability challenges which have led to shrunk margins over the past few years. Picture this. In 2013-14, the average selling price of tea was above Rs 150/ kg, against the production cost, which was a little less than Rs 150 per kg. However, in 2018-19, the production cost shot up to Rs 200 per kg, but the selling price remained at Rs 160 per kg
By Ramji Mishra
Troubled by an unsold sugarcane crop three years ago, a farming household in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district decided to to extract the cane juice and use it to produce vinegar. To their surprise, the vinegar was found to be in great demand and now they have taken up vinegar production as a viable source of additional income. Details here.
Troubled by an unsold sugarcane crop three years ago, a farming household in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district decided to to extract the cane juice and use it to produce vinegar. To their surprise, the vinegar was found to be in great demand and now they have taken up vinegar production as a viable source of additional income. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts for the third highest hidden cost in agriculture across the world.
Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts for the third highest hidden cost in agriculture across the world.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.
In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.
By Gaon Connection
In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.
In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.
By Diti Bajpai
The government, under the Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme, is providing subsidy through NABARD on dairy installation and dairy products equipment. The progressive consumption of milk and milk products is leading to immense possibilities of self-employment in this field
The government, under the Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme, is providing subsidy through NABARD on dairy installation and dairy products equipment. The progressive consumption of milk and milk products is leading to immense possibilities of self-employment in this field
By Diti Bajpai
The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers
The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers
By Gurvinder Singh
As demand for pesticide-free tea picks up globally, tea gardens in North Bengal are switching to organic farming. But, erratic weather conditions are hindering their efforts to become entirely chemical-free.
As demand for pesticide-free tea picks up globally, tea gardens in North Bengal are switching to organic farming. But, erratic weather conditions are hindering their efforts to become entirely chemical-free.