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Rabi sowing: Farmers prefer wheat as pulses and oilseeds suffer price setbacks

Rabi sowing: Farmers prefer wheat as pulses and oilseeds suffer price setbacks

The area under wheat increased by 2.46 percent to 312.28 lakh hectares, while the...

Government to promote traditional varieties through various schemes: Agriculture Secretary

Government to promote traditional varieties through various schemes: Agriculture Secretary

Union Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi emphasized the need to promote...

TAAS Awards 2024: Suresh Prabhu and Soumya Swaminathan Emphasise Farmer-Centric Approach

TAAS Awards 2024: Suresh Prabhu and Soumya Swaminathan Emphasise Farmer-Centric Approach

In his keynote address, Shri Suresh Prabhu emphasized the critical need for innovative...

Weather Shocks and Global Supply Issues Push India’s Food Inflation to New Highs in Recent Years: Crisil Report

Weather Shocks and Global Supply Issues Push India’s Food Inflation to New Highs in Recent Years: Crisil Report

CRISIL Insight Highlights Need for Long-Term Solutions to Combat Food Price Volatility....

‘Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave 2024’ to Focus on Institution Building for Farmers

‘Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave 2024’ to Focus on Institution Building for Farmers

The fourth Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave and NACOF Awards 2024 will be organized...

Don't make farmer shoulder climate burden: Prof. Glenn Denning

Don't make farmer shoulder climate burden: Prof. Glenn Denning

In conversation with Harvir Singh, Editor-in-Chief of Rural Voice, Prof Denning...

SEBI extends futures trading ban in 7 agri commodities till Jan, hints at lifting the ban

SEBI extends futures trading ban in 7 agri commodities till Jan, hints at lifting the ban

In a notification issued on Wednesday, SEBI said the suspension of trading in futures...

India’s edible oil imports surge 39% in Nov; sunflower, soybean oil imports jump over 150%

India’s edible oil imports surge 39% in Nov; sunflower, soybean oil imports jump over 150%

The SEA, in its latest report, highlighted that total vegetable oil imports, including...

Despite bumper production, central government tightens stock limits on wheat

Despite bumper production, central government tightens stock limits on wheat

Under the revised limits, wholesalers are now allowed to maintain wheat stock up...

Mother Dairy Achieves Healthy Turnover Growth,  Focusing Beyond Delhi-NCR Markets

Mother Dairy Achieves Healthy Turnover Growth, Focusing Beyond Delhi-NCR Markets

Mother Dairy is focusing on expanding its presence beyond the Delhi-NCR markets...

Wheat gains momentum, oilseeds lag behind; over 77% of Rabi sowing completed

Wheat gains momentum, oilseeds lag behind; over 77% of Rabi sowing completed

As of December 6, Rabi crops have been sown over 493.62 lakh hectares, which is...

Farmers Propose Affordable Loans, GST Removal on Agri Inputs, and Increased PM-Kisan Aid in Pre-Budget Talks

Farmers Propose Affordable Loans, GST Removal on Agri Inputs, and Increased PM-Kisan Aid in Pre-Budget Talks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a meeting on Saturday with farmers'...

RBI Increases Limit for Collateral-Free Agricultural Loans From Rs 1.6 Lakh to Rs 2 Lakh

RBI Increases Limit for Collateral-Free Agricultural Loans From Rs 1.6 Lakh to Rs 2 Lakh

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a decision to raise the limit for...

Groundbreaking Innovations Honored at the Honey Bee Network Creativity and Inclusive Innovation Awards 2024

Groundbreaking Innovations Honored at the Honey Bee Network Creativity and Inclusive Innovation Awards 2024

The highly anticipated Honey Bee Network Creativity and Inclusive Innovation Awards...

Drafting Committee on Agri-Marketing suggests ‘Price Insurance Scheme’ to insure the farmers' income

Drafting Committee on Agri-Marketing suggests ‘Price Insurance Scheme’ to insure the farmers' income

One of the major suggestions is to roll out a ‘Price Insurance Scheme’ to insure...

Inflation weighs heavily, private consumption growth slows down, annual growth also at risk

Inflation weighs heavily, private consumption growth slows down, annual growth also at risk

Due to persistently high food inflation, particularly the urban class is reducing...

India Has Lot of Potential in Agricultural Exports to Russia

While bilateral commerce is nearing $70bn, India’s exports remain stuck below $5bn and imports are overwhelmingly dominated by crude...

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Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

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String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

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