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Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches new initiatives for fisheries sector
On the fourth anniversary of PMMSY, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched new...
Bayer Introduces ForwardFarm in India to Showcase Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture
Bayer has introduced its Bayer 'ForwardFarming' initiative in India as its 29th...
Kharif sowing sees uptick amid favourable monsoon, cotton area drops by 9 percent
The Kharif season has seen a significant increase in paddy, pulses, and coarse grain...
Dumping of Chinese apples into India via UAE, farmers demand to increase MIP
Indian apple farmers are calling on Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to raise...
Indian seeds industry advocates for stronger intellectual property rights enforcement
The Indian seeds industry urges stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement...
Tomato price drop keeps thali cost low in August, veg and non-veg thalis become cheaper
The cost of a vegetarian thali dropped by 8 percent to Rs 31.2, and the non-vegetarian...
Digitalisation is Aimed at Corporatisation of Agriculture: AIKS
The AIKS reiterated that the much-hyped project for the digitalisation of Indian...
The Paradox of Wheat: Record Production, Yet Rising Concerns
As the population expands and dietary preferences shift, wheat consumption is on...
Better monsoon boosts paddy acreage beyond normal levels, cotton area shrinks by 9 percent
The favourable monsoon has pushed paddy cultivation above normal levels this year,...
Tea production decreases by 14 percent in July due to uneven rainfall
Tea production has declined in July this year. According to the provisional assessment...
Agricultural growth rate remained at 2% in the first quarter, GDP growth also came down to 6.7%
In the first quarter of this year, the growth rate of the agriculture and allied...
Monsoon season likely to extend, may delay crop harvesting
This year, the monsoon season might be longer than usual, potentially impacting...
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
The NITI Aayog's new report, "Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in...
Cabinet approves expansion of central sector 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' scheme
The central government has decided to broaden the 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'...
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