The one-way movement of raw materials and finished goods between farmers and consumers must be transformed into a two-way movement of commerce and healthy, nutritious food
4 min read16 Oct 2018Voting rights for farmers to elect members to local APMC boards may soon be a reality in Maharashtra, with the govt preparing to seek legislative clearance for a new bill this week
3 min read7 Aug 2017Not only better integration of farmers with markets, but also large investments in agriculture are the need of the hour
5 min read16 Jun 2017Rallis India's consolidated revenues fell 2% from a year ago, while profitability softened and net profit dropped 10%
2 min read26 Apr 2017CM Devendra Fadnavis's move to give farmers voting rights in APMC elections can alter the political profile of 300-plus agri produce markets in Maharashtra
3 min read3 Mar 2017Price of horticulture produce has tumbled over the past month with wholesale rates of potatoes hitting less than Rs5 per kg
2 min read20 Dec 2016The most galling aspect of this demonetisation campaign is the exhortation of patriotism'Bear it for your beloved India!'
4 min read13 Dec 2016e-NAM is moving at a slow pace due to lukewarm response from states and lack of necessary groundwork
4 min read29 Aug 2016Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis says efforts will be made to make available premises of government offices to establish direct markets
1 min read15 Aug 2016Maharashtra minister for cooperation, Chandrakant Patil, says that the state is not yet ready to carry out the required reforms
3 min read15 Jan 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared