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West may create hurdles in wheat exports from India

West may create hurdles in wheat exports from India

These countries have for long believed that the Minimum Support Price (MSP) offered...

Smart agriculture, natural and protected farming main attractions at Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela; 36 innovative farmers awarded

Smart agriculture, natural and protected farming main attractions at Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela; 36 innovative farmers awarded

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Kailash Choudhary dedicated...

62 lt sugar export contracts signed till date

62 lt sugar export contracts signed till date

According to the All India Sugar Trade Association outlook on sugar production and...

Wheat turns from unwanted foodgrain stock to gold due to Russia-Ukraine war

Wheat turns from unwanted foodgrain stock to gold due to Russia-Ukraine war

With a steep rise in wheat prices in the global market due to the Russia-Ukraine...

ISMA estimates sugar production at 333 lt, exports at 75 lt

ISMA estimates sugar production at 333 lt, exports at 75 lt

The Committee of ISMA has agreed that the sugarcane availability in Maharashtra...

Massive hike in fertilizer prices due to Russia-Ukraine war; efforts to find new import sources gather pace

Massive hike in fertilizer prices due to Russia-Ukraine war; efforts to find new import sources gather pace

Fertilizers, including MOP, DAP and urea, and their raw materials are witnessing...

Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP

Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP

In 2021-22, the edible oil imports of India are expected to remain at about 130...

Price hike of Rs 2 per litre for Amul milk; full-cream milk at Rs 60 per litre

Price hike of Rs 2 per litre for Amul milk; full-cream milk at Rs 60 per litre

Full-cream milk price has gone up from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per litre, toned milk from...

Edible oil industry assures not to make undue gains from Russia–Ukraine crisis

Edible oil industry assures not to make undue gains from Russia–Ukraine crisis

During an interaction with Food, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, edible...

Mustard farmers in India may get prices much higher than MSP, thanks to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Mustard farmers in India may get prices much higher than MSP, thanks to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia has invaded Ukraine at a time when mustard harvesting is due in India. According...

Natural Farming is full of advantages but shift needs to be made in a phased manner

Natural Farming is full of advantages but shift needs to be made in a phased manner

A national webinar meeting on ‘Natural Farming in India: Holistic Benefits: A Way...

A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi

A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi

The announcement of a package of Rs 500 crores by the Prime Minister shows the importance...

AI to change agriculture-related trends completely in the 21st century: PM Narendra Modi

AI to change agriculture-related trends completely in the 21st century: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a webinar on Feb 24 on the positive impact...

Walmart Foundation announces grant for farm recovery and resilience building for agri communities impacted by Covid-19

Walmart Foundation announces grant for farm recovery and resilience building for agri communities impacted by Covid-19

Walmart Foundation on Feb 23 announced a grant of over Rs 40mn that will assist...

Indian sugar companies sign export contracts for 5 MT

Indian sugar companies sign export contracts for 5 MT

Indian sugar companies have contracted for exports worth 5 MT in the current sugarcane...

Record foodgrain production of 316.06 mt: Second Advance Estimates

Record foodgrain production of 316.06 mt: Second Advance Estimates

The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have...

37.3 Percent of Milk and Dairy Samples Failed FSSAI Standards in FY26; Over 11,700 Cases Filed

More than one in three milk and milk product samples tested across India failed to meet food safety standards in FY26, according to...

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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister After 10 Days of Student Protests Over Paper Leak

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following 10 days of student protests over paper leaks. Protesters demand further action...

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Farmers Report Fertiliser Shortages, but Government Claims 139 lakh Tonnes in Stock

Amid farmers' complaints of urea and DAP shortages during the Kharif 2026 season, the government says fertiliser availability exceeds...

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Government Orders Physical Verification of Sugar Stocks as Prices Surge; Stock Limits Under Consideration

The Centre has ordered nationwide physical verification of sugar stocks at mills between August 1 and 14 amid a sharp rise in sugar...

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India's Cotton Output Falls 17% in Five Years; Raw Cotton Imports Jump Over 80%

India's cotton production has declined by over 17% in the last five years due to lower acreage and productivity. As domestic supplies...

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Brent Crude Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Widens, Global Oil Supply Risks Intensify

Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel as the Middle East conflict widened, with Iran expanding attacks on U.S. allies and Iran-backed...

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