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Retail inflation reaches 14-month high in October at 6.21 percent

Retail inflation reaches 14-month high in October at 6.21 percent

In October, India’s retail inflation reached 6.21 percent, a 14-month high, driven...

Record production fails to curb wheat prices, raising import possibility

Record production fails to curb wheat prices, raising import possibility

The rise in wheat prices is attributed to reduced arrivals of wheat in the markets....

NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs

NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs

The National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) has urged the government...

PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method

PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method

PDRL has secured a patent for its innovative corridor survey method, enhancing accuracy...

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

India is the world’s largest cotton producer, it ranks low in productivity. Maharashtra,...

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) condemned the BJP-led government for failing to...

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

After the Supreme Court took a strong stance on the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR,...

Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October

Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October

Due to the inflation in onions, tomatoes, and pulses, the cost of both veg and non-veg...

Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, approved...

Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices

Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices

The Central Government has launched Phase Two of the retail sale of Bharat Atta...

Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission of India has rescheduled bye-elections in 14 assembly constituencies...

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched 170 new seed categories to enhance...

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...

Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Known for his incisive intellect and willingness to challenge conventions, Debroy...

India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India experienced its hottest October since 1901, with average temperatures 1.23°C...

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines...

India's edible oil imports dip 3 pc amid squeezed demand

India, the world's largest importer of edible oils, remains heavily reliant on imports to meet consumer demand. In 2023-24, India...

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Retail inflation reaches 14-month high in October at 6.21 percent

In October, India’s retail inflation reached 6.21 percent, a 14-month high, driven mainly by food price increases. Food inflation...

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Farmery launches A2 desi cow milk in glass bottles

Farmery has launched its A2 desi Cow Milk in eco-friendly glass bottles in New Delhi NCR. Sourced from indigenous breeds like Sahiwal...

Agribusiness

Record production fails to curb wheat prices, raising import possibility

The rise in wheat prices is attributed to reduced arrivals of wheat in the markets. So far this month, a total of 2.52 lakh tonnes...

National

Hidden Costs in Global Agrifood Systems Amount to 12 Trillion Dollars Annually

A study by the FAO involving 156 countries confirms that hidden costs within global agrifood systems amount to approximately $12 trillion...

International

National conference at PAU highlights crop diversification as key to sustainable agriculture

At the National Conference on 'Crop Diversification and Climate Change,' hosted by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana,...

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