Agribusiness

Import of pulses from Brazil, Argentina amid talk of self-reliance

Import of pulses from Brazil, Argentina amid talk of self-reliance

For the import of pulses, the government has waived import duty on arhar, urad and...

IBISA's innovative climate insurance solution shields dairy industry from heat wave

IBISA's innovative climate insurance solution shields dairy industry from heat wave

IBISA, a leading Insurtech pioneer headquartered in Luxembourg, has launched its...

Govt starts procurement of gram, may pay farmers more than MSP

Govt starts procurement of gram, may pay farmers more than MSP

The Central Government has started purchasing gram from farmers at Minimum Support...

India's coffee exports up 13.35 pc to 1.25 LT in Jan-Mar

India's coffee exports up 13.35 pc to 1.25 LT in Jan-Mar

Italy, Russia, the UAE, Germany and Turkey are the major coffee export destinations...

Gujarat edible oils Industry demands urgent measures to curb edible oil imports

Gujarat edible oils Industry demands urgent measures to curb edible oil imports

Gujarat Edible Oils and Oilseed Association has demanded urgent measures to curb...

Uttar Pradesh ranks second in sugar output, production expected to increase in Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh ranks second in sugar output, production expected to increase in Maharashtra

Sugar production in Uttar Pradesh this year is likely to be around 105 lakh tonnes...

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds opens new state-of-the-art Seed Health Lab in India

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds opens new state-of-the-art Seed Health Lab in India

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds inaugurated a new Seed Health Lab in Hyderabad, further...

Due to non-availability of sugarcane, sugar mills start closing early in UP, Uttarakhand

Due to non-availability of sugarcane, sugar mills start closing early in UP, Uttarakhand

According to information received from the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA),...

India imports 57pc edible oil, still soybean growers don't get fair prices

India imports 57pc edible oil, still soybean growers don't get fair prices

India fulfills about 57 percent of its edible oil needs through imports. Every year...

Higher soyameal shipments pushes up India's oilmeals export by 9pc to 5.16 LT in Feb

Higher soyameal shipments pushes up India's oilmeals export by 9pc to 5.16 LT in Feb

India's Oilmeals export rose 9 per cent year-on-year in February to nearly 5.16...

ISMA revises sugar output estimate to 340 LT from 330.5 LT; 255.5 LT produced till Feb

ISMA revises sugar output estimate to 340 LT from 330.5 LT; 255.5 LT produced till Feb

Sugar production in the country till February 29, 2024, was around 255.5 lakh tonnes...

Deepak Ballani appointed ISMA Director General

Deepak Ballani appointed ISMA Director General

The Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Tuesday announced...

Dairy industry needs to focus on farmers along with consumers: Dr. RS Sodhi

Dairy industry needs to focus on farmers along with consumers: Dr. RS Sodhi

The importance of Dairy and Animal Husbandry in the overall contribution to the...

Now Sugar Industry Presses for Increase in Sugar MSP

Now Sugar Industry Presses for Increase in Sugar MSP

The Central Government recently announced a Rs 25 increase in the Fair and Remunerative...

Sugar mills to earn by selling potash from molasses to fertilizer companies

Sugar mills to earn by selling potash from molasses to fertilizer companies

A new avenue of earning has opened for sugar mills and ethanol distilleries. Sugar...

Corteva Agriscience Launches Salibro to Combat Crop-Damaging Nematodes

Corteva Agriscience Launches Salibro to Combat Crop-Damaging Nematodes

This innovative product, powered by Reklemel™ active, provides farmers with a targeted...

Cabinet approves Rs 41,534 Crore Nutrient Based Subsidy for Kharif 2026, Rs 4,317 Crore More Than 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 41,534 crore under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for Kharif 2026, marking a Rs 4,317 crore...

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US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating conflict, each claiming victory. The deal includes reopening...

International

RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25 percent Amid Iran War Risks, GDP Growth Seen Slowing and Inflation Rising This Year

The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance, citing global uncertainties and the West Asia conflict....

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Skymet Predicts Below-Normal Monsoon in India for 2026, Central and Northwestern States to Face Deficits

Skymet forecasts a below-normal monsoon at 94% of LPA for 2026, citing emerging El Niño conditions. While June may see a normal start,...

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Sugar Stock to be Lowest in Nine Years, Production Estimated at 28.1 Million Tonnes

India’s sugar stock is expected to fall to a nine-year low of 4.1 million tonnes by September 2026, with production estimated at 28.1...

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ICAR Forms Special Task Force to Boost Farm Resilience Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts

ICAR has set up a Special Task Force to strengthen agricultural resilience amid global uncertainties. Key measures include expanding...

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