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Chouhan pushes the PPP model for quality seed availability, calls for strict action on spurious inputs

Chouhan pushes the PPP model for quality seed availability, calls for strict action on spurious inputs

In a review meeting, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for strict...

India leads in milk production globally, ranks second in egg output: BAHS 2024

India leads in milk production globally, ranks second in egg output: BAHS 2024

As released in 'Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024', the total Milk production...

Cabinet approved Rs 2,481 crore National Mission on Natural Farming

Cabinet approved Rs 2,481 crore National Mission on Natural Farming

Over the next two years, NMNF will be implemented in 15,000 clusters within Gram...

BJP Alliance Secures Over Three-Quarters of Seats in Maharashtra; Fadnavis May Return as CM

BJP Alliance Secures Over Three-Quarters of Seats in Maharashtra; Fadnavis May Return as CM

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is headed towards retaining power in Maharashtra with...

Global soil conference 2024 highlights need to boost soil fertility for food security

Global soil conference 2024 highlights need to boost soil fertility for food security

The Global Soil Conference 2024, held in Delhi from November 19-22, focuses on soil...

ICRA Projects Agricultural GVA Growth at 3.5 percent in Q2 FY2025

ICRA Projects Agricultural GVA Growth at 3.5 percent in Q2 FY2025

ICRA projects India's GDP growth to dip to 6.5 percent in Q2 FY2025 from 6.7 percent,...

National spice conference explores opportunities for FPOs in global markets

National spice conference explores opportunities for FPOs in global markets

The World Spice Organisation (WSO) concluded the 3rd National Spice Conference (NSC)...

Include Farmers’ Opinions in Formulating the National GM Policy: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh

Include Farmers’ Opinions in Formulating the National GM Policy: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh

Mohini Mohan Mishra, All-India General Secretary of BKS, stated, "In July, the Supreme...

Central govt increases moisture limit from 12% to 15% for soyabean procurement

Central govt increases moisture limit from 12% to 15% for soyabean procurement

The central government raised the soybean moisture limit for procurement under the...

Retail inflation reaches 14-month high in October at 6.21 percent

Retail inflation reaches 14-month high in October at 6.21 percent

In October, India’s retail inflation reached 6.21 percent, a 14-month high, driven...

Record production fails to curb wheat prices, raising import possibility

Record production fails to curb wheat prices, raising import possibility

The rise in wheat prices is attributed to reduced arrivals of wheat in the markets....

NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs

NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs

The National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) has urged the government...

PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method

PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method

PDRL has secured a patent for its innovative corridor survey method, enhancing accuracy...

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity

India is the world’s largest cotton producer, it ranks low in productivity. Maharashtra,...

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) condemned the BJP-led government for failing to...

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis

After the Supreme Court took a strong stance on the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR,...

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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