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Centre approves Rs 10,103 crore National Edible Oil Mission to raise domestic production by 2030
The central government has approved the Rs 10,103 crore National Edible Oil Mission...
Export Ban on Non-Basmati White Rice Lifted, But Govt Sets $490 per Ton Minimum Export Price
The government has officially lifted the ban on exporting non-basmati white rice,...
Government Slashes Export Duty on Non-Basmati Parboiled Rice to 10 percent
The central government has slashed the export duty on non-basmati parboiled rice...
Experts call for advancements in hybrid seeds and technology in India's maize sector
The 10th India Maize Summit 2024 in Delhi addressed the rising demand for maize...
Record wheat and rice production boosts food grain output by 26.11 lakh tonnes for 2023-24
The Union Department of Agriculture reports that India’s total food grain production...
Monsoon Retreats: Central India recorded highest rainfall, Eastern states suffer 17 percent shortfall
The monsoon withdrawal has commenced across the country. On Monday, the southwest...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan initiates dialogue with farmer organizations to address agricultural issues
Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan has begun a series of talks...
Kharif crop sowing exceeds five-year average due to good monsoon
This year, favourable monsoon conditions have led to Kharif crop sowing exceeding...
The sugar industry disagrees with the definition of sugar producer and sugar in the 'Sugar Control Order 2024'
On August 24, the Ministry of Food released the draft Sugar Control Order, inviting...
Atishi takes oath as Delhi’s new chief minister, pledges continuity and progress ahead of 2025 elections
Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister, succeeding...
Onion Prices Surge by 20 Percent After Government Eases Export Restrictions
The central government's decision to remove the minimum export price (MEP) of $550...
Horticulture production in India sees marginal decline, despite growth in fruit production
Despite the marginal drop in total production, fruit production in India has witnessed...
Basmati industry to see 4 percent revenue growth this fiscal year on strong base: CRISIL Report
India's basmati industry is projected to grow revenue by 4 percent this fiscal year,...
Govt. Merges PSS and PSF Under PM AASHA for Better Farmer and Consumer Support
The central government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan...
Basmati paddy prices surge by 23 percent as MEP is removed
Over the last five days, Basmati paddy prices have increased more than 23 percent,...
UP Govt to Establish State of the Art Seed Park in Lucknow, Asks Industry for Investments
Seed and agriculture experts on Friday called for enhancing collaborations for outcome-driven...
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Swadeshi Jagran Manch Slams US Tariffs, Calls for WTO’s Dissolution
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