Cardamom, often dubbed the “Queen of Spices,” is renowned for its rich aroma and flavour that enhances everything from curries to desserts. But beyond its culinary appeal lies a surprising economic truth—cardamom cultivation can be a lucrative income-generating opportunity for farmers. Its steady demand in both domestic and international markets helps ensure relatively stable prices…
The 19th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was released on February 24. Now, farmers across India are waiting for the 20th instalment. Before the next instalment is disbursed, the government has advised farmers to complete a few important tasks to ensure that the Rs 2,000 payment is credited to their bank accounts…
To reduce agricultural costs and boost farmers’ income, the Bihar government has launched a subsidy scheme for pesticide spraying on selected fruit crops including banana, papaya, mango, and litchi. Under this measure, farmers can get pesticide sprays worth Rs 4,300 at just Rs 2,150, thanks to a 50 per cent subsidy provided by the state’s…
In a major boost to agricultural modernisation, the Bihar government offers subsidy to promote the use of drone technology in farming. Under the ‘Popularisation of Aerial Spray of Pesticide and Liquid Fertiliser by Drone’ initiative, farmers in the state will receive a subsidy of up to Rs 3.65 lakh for purchasing agricultural drones. Moreover, the…