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India’s Sugar Production Slumps 18% Amid Lower Recovery, Cane Shortage
The average sugar recovery rate fell from 10.10% to 9.30%, a decrease of 0.80 percentage...
Andhra Pradesh CM Launches World's First DIVA Marker Vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease
Developed indigenously by ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izzatnagar,...
44% of UP's Sugarcane Area Planted with Disease Prone Variety, India's Sugar Production Falls 20%
In the current crushing year 2024-25, out of the total sugarcane area of 28.25...
Wheat Procurement Crosses 283 Lakh Tonnes, 17 Lakh Tonnes Higher Than Last Year's Procurement
The central government has extended the wheat procurement period in Madhya Pradesh,...
Centre steps in on hybrid paddy issue, plans to override Punjab govt’s ban using Seed Act
The central government is working to nullify the Punjab government’s order banning...
India Ramps Up Palm Oil Imports as Prices Drop Below Soybean Oil
Market sources report that crude palm oil (CPO) for May delivery to India is priced...
India Develops World's First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
India has become the first country in the world to develop genome edited rice varieties....
Wheat procurement crossed 263 lakh tonnes, UP emerged as private procurement hub due to lower prices
According to the latest data, the government has procured 263.19 lakh tonnes of...
CSC CSR Conclave 2025 Champions Rural Transformation Through Technology and CSR Collaboration
In a powerful call to bridge India’s urban-rural divide, Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary...
Centre brings khandsari units under Sugar Control Order, mandates FRP payment to cane farmers
Khandsari units with a crushing capacity exceeding 500 TCD have been brought under...
Strong Monsoon Could Drive Farm-Led Economic Boost in FY26, Says Ind-Ra
Ind-Ra's projected 4% agricultural GVA growth for FY26 is a plausible outcome given...
Centre Hikes Sugarcane FRP by ₹15; New Price Set at ₹355/Quintal for Upcoming Season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra...
Centre Considering Removal of Cotton Import Duty; May Hurt Growers Ahead of Sowing Season
If import duty is removed, cheaper imported cotton may lead to a drop in domestic...
Boost Rice Yields with Innovation and Better Management, Says Dr. Paroda
Addressing key challenges, Dr. Paroda highlighted that many farmers in Punjab have...
Govt Eases Air Cargo Rules to Boost India’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports
The changes aim to make it faster and cheaper to move goods, especially high-value...
CLFMA Hosts Strategic Seminar on the Future of Poultry in India
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India, in collaboration...
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