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Mustard seed production to rise 29 pc at 109.5 lt in Rabi 2021-22: COOIT
The Central Organisation for Oil Industry & Trade (COOIT) on March 14 released the...
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
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Kailash Choudhary dedicated...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 have contracted for exports worth 5 MT in the current sugarcane...
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