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Kharif sowing increases by 14 percent, pulses record 55 percent jump

Kharif sowing increases by 14 percent, pulses record 55 percent jump

The area under paddy cultivation has jumped to 59.99 lakh hectares from 50.26 lakh...

National
NABARD Partners with PSB Loans Limited to Digitalize Jan Suraksha Schemes

NABARD Partners with PSB Loans Limited to Digitalize Jan Suraksha Schemes

NABARD has partnered with Online PSB Loans Limited to streamline the process of...

National
Pre Budget consultation meetings conclude, budget to be presented on 23rd July

Pre Budget consultation meetings conclude, budget to be presented on 23rd July

The Pre-Budget consultations for Union Budget 2024-25 that started from 19th June...

International
Cereal prices decrease in global market in June, but vegetable oils, sugar and daily products become costlier

Cereal prices decrease in global market in June, but vegetable oils, sugar and daily products become costlier

The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases...

National
Tomato Price Hike Disrupts Kitchen Budgets, Production Hit by Extreme Heat

Tomato Price Hike Disrupts Kitchen Budgets, Production Hit by Extreme Heat

The major reasons for the increase in tomato prices are severe heat and heatwaves....

Agritech
Tractor sales declined by 28% in June, Continuous fall a matter of concern for the industry

Tractor sales declined by 28% in June, Continuous fall a matter of concern for the industry

The Federation of Automobile Associations (FADA) has released the tractor retail...

International
FAO Food Price Index stable in June, Global cereal output to reach an all-time high in 2024

FAO Food Price Index stable in June, Global cereal output to reach an all-time high in 2024

FAO updated its forecast for global cereal production in 2024, now pegging it at...

International
India Poised to Drive Global Agricultural Market Growth, FAO-OECD Report Reveals

India Poised to Drive Global Agricultural Market Growth, FAO-OECD Report Reveals

Over the coming decade, China’s role in global food and agricultural consumption...

National
US India Collaborate to Enhance Global Food Security through Agricultural Innovation

US India Collaborate to Enhance Global Food Security through Agricultural Innovation

The global wheat market could reach $258.7 billion by 2027 amid issues such as climate...

Cooperatives
IFFCO's Nano Fertilizer Promotion Campaign launched

IFFCO's Nano Fertilizer Promotion Campaign launched

To promote the use of nano fertilizers, the Nano Fertilizer Usage Promotion Mahaabhiyan...

States
Transforming Agriculture: Rasi Mitra's Impact in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Transforming Agriculture: Rasi Mitra's Impact in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Rasi Mitra has fostered collaboration and knowledge-sharing among farmers. Committed...

Agribusiness
Experts call for reorientation of agriculture, enhancing R&D to 1% of GDP for Viksit Bharat

Experts call for reorientation of agriculture, enhancing R&D to 1% of GDP for Viksit Bharat

Dr RS Paroda and other experts outlined an agenda that includes increased investment...

Opinion
Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives

Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives

The cultivation of the 4 Ms - Millets, Maize, Mustard and Moong - is crucial for...

National
Efforts to boost domestic production of palm oil as it exceeds 38% of the country's total edible oil consumption

Efforts to boost domestic production of palm oil as it exceeds 38% of the country's total edible oil consumption

India's reliance on palm oil is growing. It exceeds 38% of the country's total edible...

States
Madhya Pradesh Farmers Struggle with Moong Procurement Amid Government Limits and Price Discrepancies

Madhya Pradesh Farmers Struggle with Moong Procurement Amid Government Limits and Price Discrepancies

The MSP for moong is Rs 8558 per quintal, whereas the price in the mandis ranges...