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Heavy rains damages onion crops, delayed harvest pushes prices up

Heavy rains damages onion crops, delayed harvest pushes prices up

The onion crop has been damaged by rain in the main growing areas of Maharashtra,...

Government removes minimum export price on non-basmati white rice

Government removes minimum export price on non-basmati white rice

According to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT),...

Rural areas to get timely weather updates with govt's new initiative

Rural areas to get timely weather updates with govt's new initiative

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch a Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting...

Government launched Bharat Dal phase two

Government launched Bharat Dal phase two

In this phase, 3 lakh tons of Chana stock from the price stabilization buffer will...

Petroleum Companies to Procure 3.91 Billion Liters of Ethanol from Sugar Industry in 2024-25

Petroleum Companies to Procure 3.91 Billion Liters of Ethanol from Sugar Industry in 2024-25

For the Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) in petrol, petroleum companies will purchase...

Government sets foodgrain production target at 341.55 million tonnes for 2024-25

Government sets foodgrain production target at 341.55 million tonnes for 2024-25

The Union Government has set a target of food grain production in 2024-25 at 341.55...

India Rises to 84th Position in Economic Freedom Index, Improves by Three Spots

India Rises to 84th Position in Economic Freedom Index, Improves by Three Spots

Released annually by the Fraser Institute, this comprehensive report has ranked...

Nayab Saini sworn in as Haryana's Chief Minister along with 13 ministers

Nayab Saini sworn in as Haryana's Chief Minister along with 13 ministers

In Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister for the second time...

India's warehousing sector urged to diversify and embrace digital solutions for Growth

India's warehousing sector urged to diversify and embrace digital solutions for Growth

India's warehousing sector has urged the need to diversify services and adopt digital...

Punjab's agricultural households earn highest, lowest in Bihar, less than Rs 300 per day: NABARD Survey

Punjab's agricultural households earn highest, lowest in Bihar, less than Rs 300 per day: NABARD Survey

According to a NABARD report, Punjab has the highest average monthly income for...

Cabinet approves MSP for Rabi crops, Rs 150 hike in wheat MSP

Cabinet approves MSP for Rabi crops, Rs 150 hike in wheat MSP

In terms of percentage, the MSP of wheat raised by 6.59 percent. The highest increase...

Maharashtra assembly polls on Nov 20, two-phase Jharkhand elections from Nov 13, results on Nov 23

Maharashtra assembly polls on Nov 20, two-phase Jharkhand elections from Nov 13, results on Nov 23

The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the assembly elections...

Soyabean production estimated to increase by 6 percent despite decreased cultivation area

Soyabean production estimated to increase by 6 percent despite decreased cultivation area

The Soybean Processors Association of India has estimated the production of soybean...

Tomato prices increased by 66 percent, crossed Rs 100 per kg

Tomato prices increased by 66 percent, crossed Rs 100 per kg

Tomato crops have been damaged by heavy rains in major producing states like Karnataka,...

NITI Aayog to evaluate MGNREGA Scheme to Assess its Impact

NITI Aayog to evaluate MGNREGA Scheme to Assess its Impact

The government is set to initiate an evaluation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural...

Indian Agriculture Urgently Needs Public-Private Partnerships

Indian Agriculture Urgently Needs Public-Private Partnerships

The issue was discussed at a programme organised recently by Trust for Advancement...

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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