Sugarcane farmers in UP benefit from e-Governance
Three million sugarcane farmers from 125 sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh are benefitting from the Sugarcane Information Service (SIS). This […]
Agriculture
Rwandan commercial courts plans to digitise soon
Soon, the courts of Rwanda will be facilitated with digital recording to reduce the cost of doing business in the country and act as a catalyst to increase both local and foreign investments.
Upgradation of CSCs for Agri-Business
The National Spot Exchange (NSEL) of India in association with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) has been appointed to upgrade the working of the existing network of Common Service Centres (CSCs) which are a part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of India. Both the organisations will work towards the development of synergies between the NSEL and CSC projects which will provide e-trading platform to the farmers.
Coal India to Launch e-Auction for Future Soon
Coal India will launch e-Auction for forwards contracts coal from March 28, 2008 to offer mostly high-grade coal from underground mines.
Indian Govt announces scheme to boost Agri production
The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation and the Agricultural Ministry of India has launched a Centrally sponsored scheme on National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in order to increase production of rice, wheat and pulses by the end of the Eleventh Five Year Plan period.
e-K Agrikultura launched in Philippines
The Department of Agriculture of Philippines has launched e-K Agrikultura through its Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR). The e-K Agrikultura is also known as “Kagalingan sa Agrikultura tungo sa Kabuhayan, Kasaganaan at Kaunlaran.
China grants farmers subsidy to buy TV, mobile phones
China will subsidise its huge rural population in purchasing electronic equipments to encourage domestic consumption and reduce ballooning trade surplus in the country.
Reuters Market Light now available in local post offices
Reuters Ltd has partnered with the Maharashtra Postal Department to distribute sell and support Reuters Market Light (‘RML’) service across the state.
World Bank to spend more on agricultural sector in poor countries
The World Bank has announced an ambitious plan to expand lending and investment in the agricultural sectors of developing countries.
Cardamom traders decide to boycott e-auctions
The cardamom traders in Bodinayakannur have decided to boycott e-Auction from September, 2007 onwards.
