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Internet Of Things Based Smart Farming: A Revolution On Its Way

In this technological era of smart cities and digitalisation of livelihoods, the primitive method of farming is slowly fading away.

Covid-19 Implications For Farmers, African Agriculture And Food Security

How will Africa ensure food security for its millions of poor citizens and smallholder farmers?

Covid-19 Impact On The Livelihood Of Small And Marginal Farmers

In India, small and marginal farmers account for 86.2 percent of all farmers (Agriculture census 2015 – 2016) and produce about 60 percent of farm goods.

Climate Change And Its Impact On Indian Agriculture

Climate change is caused by a change in the total amount of energy that is kept within the Earth’s atmosphere.

SafalFasal unlocks financial access for 75,000 Indian farmers, aims to repair Coronavirus-hit supply chain

Global digital payment solutions leader BPC and its SME Marketplace, SafalFasal, have supported more than 75,000Covid-hit farmers across India by offering technological and financial solutions to help the farm sector keep food and supply chain rolling, during and after the lockdown phase. The company has successfully extended formal financing to the farming industry by creating an easy credit line via NBFCs.

SECURING FARMERS WITH TECHNOLOGY: HOW AGRITECH CAN BE A SOLUTION TO FARMERS' PRODUCE-RELATED WOES

Contributing about 15 percent to India’s GDP, the agricultural sector sustains almost half the population of the country.

ISSUES AND PRIORITIES FOR INDIAN AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy as 60 percent of the population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture.

THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR OF INDIA

As the world comes to a standstill and public life shuts down across the globe, all have their eyes on the healthcare systems which are buckled under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.

INDUSTRY 4.0 IN AGRICULTURE

At present, the world population is around 7.8 billion and expected to grow up to 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.9 billion by 2100.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE G-20 AGRICULTURE MINISTERS' MEETING

The international system works in a collective mechanism on certain issues wherein countries form groups to tackle an emergency or crisis.

“Zero Budget Farming”

- A sustainable farming approach?

Rural Management - Providing Opportunities Beyond Agriculture

Agriculture forms the core of employment in rural India however the contribution of the sector to national income has been shrinking over the last few decades.

Cassava Starch: Agro Based Functional Foods Sector Holds Ample Opportunities

Cassava starch is obtained from the cassava root, which contains a high amount of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and others.

Sustainably Powering Rural India's Agricultural Sector

Growing up in the 1990s in Kolkata, one thing that was common in the summer was “load-shedding”.

ON ROAD TO NEW INDIA

Agriculture Needs a Paradigm Shift Empowering Marginal Farmers Living in Agriculturally Challenged Areas

Agri Technology Is Changing The Agriculture In India

Agriculture has been a vital part of Indian economy for ages and continues to contribute towards the livelihood of the major Indian population.

Rethinking Traditional Indian Farming Approaches

Rethinking traditional indian farming approaches

Protecting Soil Should Be Topmost Priority

Fertilisers are used to augment the organic nutrients present in the soil; Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K) and Phosphorus (P) provide the crop with a balanced diet.

Agri Financing The Next Era Of Evolution For Agriculture

Timely and adequate availability of finance is a prerequisite for the growth of any sector and agriculture is no exception.

Biofortified Maize For Nutritional Security

Micronutrients such as vitamins, amino acids and minerals are required in minor quantities but are essential for normal growth and development of humans.

Binsar Farms

Transitioning Dairy Farmers to Sustainable Base

Internet Of Things (IOT) Enabled Reefer Containers From Shipwaves To Yieldbetter Revenues For Export Crops

India is the 14th largest agricultural, fishery and forestry product exporter.

Indian Mustard Varieties With Improved Oil And Seed Meal Quality

Other oils like corn oil, cottonseed oil, palm oil, palmolein oil, safflower oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil contain less than 50% of MUFA

Farming App For The Progressive Farmers

Gone are the days where a farmer had to go through various newspapers, magazines, or depend on his network to get the latest update on agriculture and farming.

Monsoon-Proofing Indian Agriculture: Pipe Dream Or Possible?

Relieving Indian agriculture from the perils of drought or monsoon failures; strengthening livelihoods of millions of farmers and rural Indians…

Farming Solution In The Modern Day Agriculture

If government develops fair average quality norms for selling agri-produce, system can create grainless and commodityless ‘mandies’ (vegetable markets)

Agrochemicals - Sustainability Challenges

The shift of agriculture from subsistence agriculture to use of agrochemicals in the mid-20th century was a mixed-blessing, not a “curse-in-disguise” for humanity.

SABA Industries Group

The Business of Agriculture magazine interacted with Asia’s emerging philanthropist, Ms Malini Saba, a self-made businesswoman, who has helped millions of underserved women, farmers and children in South and Southeast Asia, South America, Africa and the US. In this interview, she provided us with the insights of her company and she is planning to expand her business in India.

Blockchain Technology In Agriculture

Blockchain is an emerging technology that will change the scenario of current Agriculture.

Unique Ways To Bring Forth New Life On The Plate By Using Live-Microgreens

Though the increase in India’s agricultural productivity can be attributed to the green revolution, India’s tryst with organic farming is centuries old.