The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, June 12, 2008

FARM CREDIT
Minister reviews progress of debt waiver scheme in Bengal
Kolkata, June 11 The Union Information Minister, Mr Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, here on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the debt waiver scheme in West Bengal. The meeting was organised by the United Bank of India as the convenor of the State ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Monsoon hits Nagpur even as systems weaken
Thiruvananthapuram, June 11 The southwest monsoon cantered into Nashik and Nagpur on Wednesday signalling its entry into central India on a day that saw spearhead weather systems to the west and the east let off some steam. The ... More

COMMODITIES
National Spot, IL&FS in pact to assist farmers
New Delhi, June 11 The Community Service Centre (CSC) Project being rolled out under the national e-governance action plan could soon get an impetus, with National Spot Exchange of India Ltd (NSEIL) and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial ... More

FERTILISERS
Farmers likely to feel the pinch of di-ammonium phosphate shortage
‘Imports may arrive after kharif planting is over’ More

INSURANCE
Agri insurance in AP with village as unit
Andhra Pradesh has decided to introduce an agricultural insurance plan that takes the village as a unit unlike in the past where mandals were used to be units.Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. ... More

RUBBER
Spot rubber prices recover partially
Kottayam, June 11 Spot rubber rates recovered partially on Wednesday. RSS 4 closed at Rs 128 against Rs 126 a kg mainly on covering purchases. The market made all-round gains though the transactions were in a low key. A late recovery in ... More

TEA
Huge volume on offer at Coonoor tea auction
Coonoor, June 11 Volume offered for the auctions of the Coonoor Tea Trade Association continues to remain high, with the catalogues for Sale No: 24 to be held on Thursday and Friday totalling 13.35 lakh kgs, the highest for any single auction ... More

FOODGRAINS
AP targets 200 lakh tonne foodgrain production
The Andhra Pradesh Government has prepared an integrated agricultural action plan with a cumulative investment of Rs 32,074 crore for the year 2008-09 across 21 different departments that have a bearing on agriculture.Releasing the ... More

COIR
Going places
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AGRICULTURAL POLICY
High global prices spoil fertiliser party
Remunerative prices for crops lead to nutrient demand More

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