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FSSAI has withdrawn its recent order banning the sale of dairy products labeled...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

Kharif crop sowing up by 2 percent, significant increase in paddy, pulses and oilseeds

Kharif crop sowing up by 2 percent, significant increase in paddy, pulses and oilseeds

This year, Kharif crop sowing has risen by 2 percent, with the total area reaching...

Basmati paddy prices drops by 28 percent to Rs 2,500 per quintal in mandis

Basmati paddy prices drops by 28 percent to Rs 2,500 per quintal in mandis

Basmati rice prices have dropped even before the season has begun, falling by 28.5...

Despite 4 percent national surplus, monsoon rains 3-34 percent below normal in punjab, haryana, and northeast

Despite 4 percent national surplus, monsoon rains 3-34 percent below normal in punjab, haryana, and northeast

Despite the country receiving 4 percent more rainfall overall from June 1 to August...

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...

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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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