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DAP import price reaches at $620, lower imports may lead to shortage in Rabi season

DAP import price reaches at $620, lower imports may lead to shortage in Rabi season

The import of DAP at the current rates fixed by the Central Government is no longer...

Niti Aayog report highlights urgent need to cut import reliance for edible oil self sufficiency

Niti Aayog report highlights urgent need to cut import reliance for edible oil self sufficiency

The NITI Aayog's new report, "Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in...

Cabinet approves expansion of central sector 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' scheme

Cabinet approves expansion of central sector 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' scheme

The central government has decided to broaden the 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'...

Exporters write to PM Modi, seeking lower MEP for basmati rice

Exporters write to PM Modi, seeking lower MEP for basmati rice

The Indian rice industry is struggling due to export restrictions, causing a drop...

Concerns rise among Himachal and Kashmir growers as duty-free Afghan apples drive down prices

Concerns rise among Himachal and Kashmir growers as duty-free Afghan apples drive down prices

The arrival of duty-free apples from Afghanistan has raised concerns among apple...

Kharif sowing up by 2 percent, area under pulses and paddy increased

Kharif sowing up by 2 percent, area under pulses and paddy increased

The sowing of Kharif crops has risen by 2 percent this year, with the total sown...

FSSAI withdraws its order on A1 and A2 milk products

FSSAI withdraws its order on A1 and A2 milk products

FSSAI has withdrawn its recent order banning the sale of dairy products labeled...

Rajiv Gandhi was A Pioneer of India's 21st Century, says Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rajiv Gandhi was A Pioneer of India's 21st Century, says Mani Shankar Aiyar

Participating as the Chief Guest in the Round -Table Meeting on 'Rajiv Gandhi: Vision...

Experts stress corporate partnerships and government support in boosting goat farming sector

Experts stress corporate partnerships and government support in boosting goat farming sector

Panel experts at World Goat Day emphasized the importance of corporate partnerships...

Monsoon rainfall below normal in six North-Western states, including Punjab and Haryana

Monsoon rainfall below normal in six North-Western states, including Punjab and Haryana

As the monsoon season progresses, rainfall across India shows a mixed picture. Despite...

Tomato prices slump 60 percent to Rs 300 per crate, raising farmers concerns

Tomato prices slump 60 percent to Rs 300 per crate, raising farmers concerns

Tomato prices have fallen by 60 percent to Rs 300 per crate, making it harder for...

FSSAI order removal of misleading claims on A1 and A2 milk products

FSSAI order removal of misleading claims on A1 and A2 milk products

The FSSAI has labeled quality claims regarding A1 and A2 milk as misleading and...

India’s urea import dependency to drop to 10-15 percent this fiscal year: CRISIL Report

India’s urea import dependency to drop to 10-15 percent this fiscal year: CRISIL Report

India’s urea industry meeting 55 percent of fertilizer demand is reducing its import...

Building climate resilience and prosperity: Six bold bets for smallholder farmers

Building climate resilience and prosperity: Six bold bets for smallholder farmers

The report "Building Climate Resilience and Prosperity: Six Bold Bets for Smallholder...

PM Fasal Bima Yojana deadline extended to august 31 for Karnataka, Assam, and four other states

PM Fasal Bima Yojana deadline extended to august 31 for Karnataka, Assam, and four other states

The central government has extended the deadline for crop insurance for KCC holder...

Soybean prices hit decade-old levels, farmers struggle with Rs 3,500 per quintal rates

Soybean prices hit decade-old levels, farmers struggle with Rs 3,500 per quintal rates

The price of soybean in Madhya Pradesh has reached 10-year-old prices. Currently,...

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 prices. This would affect not just farmers, but...

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Fertilizer Prices Surge in 2025, Squeezing Farmers' Purchasing Power: Rabobank Report

The report’s Fertilizer Affordability Index shows a shift from a period of relative affordability to one where fertilizers have become...

International

Boost Rice Yields with Innovation and Better Management, Says Dr. Paroda

Addressing key challenges, Dr. Paroda highlighted that many farmers in Punjab have abandoned hybrid rice cultivation due to poor procurement...

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China Halts U.S. Soybean and Corn Imports Amid Trade Tensions: Report

In a major shift that could escalate ongoing trade tensions, China has suspended purchases of soybeans and corn from the United States...

International

Soil plays big role in microbiome of plants: UoH study

Red gram and other legumes as hosts benefit from the symbiotic relationship with the rhizobia, because the rhizobia converts atmospheric...

Agritech

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 and time-sensitive products like grapes, mangoes,...

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