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The sugar industry disagrees with the definition of sugar producer and sugar in the 'Sugar Control Order 2024'

The sugar industry disagrees with the definition of sugar producer and sugar in the 'Sugar Control Order 2024'

On August 24, the Ministry of Food released the draft Sugar Control Order, inviting...

Atishi takes oath as Delhi’s new chief minister, pledges continuity and progress ahead of 2025 elections

Atishi takes oath as Delhi’s new chief minister, pledges continuity and progress ahead of 2025 elections

Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister, succeeding...

Onion Prices Surge by 20 Percent After Government Eases Export Restrictions

Onion Prices Surge by 20 Percent After Government Eases Export Restrictions

The central government's decision to remove the minimum export price (MEP) of $550...

Horticulture production in India sees marginal decline, despite growth in fruit production

Horticulture production in India sees marginal decline, despite growth in fruit production

Despite the marginal drop in total production, fruit production in India has witnessed...

Basmati industry to see 4 percent revenue growth this fiscal year on strong base: CRISIL Report

Basmati industry to see 4 percent revenue growth this fiscal year on strong base: CRISIL Report

India's basmati industry is projected to grow revenue by 4 percent this fiscal year,...

Govt. Merges PSS and PSF Under PM AASHA for Better Farmer and Consumer Support

Govt. Merges PSS and PSF Under PM AASHA for Better Farmer and Consumer Support

The central government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan...

Basmati paddy prices surge by 23 percent as MEP is removed

Basmati paddy prices surge by 23 percent as MEP is removed

Over the last five days, Basmati paddy prices have increased more than 23 percent,...

UP Govt to Establish State of the Art Seed Park in Lucknow, Asks Industry for Investments

UP Govt to Establish State of the Art Seed Park in Lucknow, Asks Industry for Investments

Seed and agriculture experts on Friday called for enhancing collaborations for outcome-driven...

Govt revises wheat stock limits for traders and processors

Govt revises wheat stock limits for traders and processors

The Indian government has revised wheat stock limits for traders, wholesalers, and...

Water levels in major reservoirs surge by 23 percent, positive outlook for rabi crops

Water levels in major reservoirs surge by 23 percent, positive outlook for rabi crops

This year, the country has experienced favourable monsoon rains, leading to a rise...

Vegetable oil imports hit five-month low, drop 16 percent in August

Vegetable oil imports hit five-month low, drop 16 percent in August

Vegetable oil imports fell by 16 percent to 15.63 lakh tonnes in August 2024, down...

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches new initiatives for fisheries sector

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 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

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

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

Indian seeds industry advocates for stronger intellectual property rights enforcement

The Indian seeds industry urges stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement...

Cabinet Clears 1,718.56 Crore MSP Support to CCI for Direct Support to Cotton Farmers

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding...

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Rain, Thunderstorms and Hail Likely Till March 20; Unseasonal Weather Hits Standing Rabi Crops

Unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms driven by an active western disturbance are set to impact North and parts of Central...

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Centre Hikes Commission for Arthiyas, Cooperatives on Wheat-Paddy Procurement from RMS 2026-27

The Centre has increased commission rates for Arthiyas and cooperative societies involved in wheat and paddy procurement from RMS...

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Crushing Season Nears Early End as 94% Sugar Mills Close in Maharashtra; Cane Shortage Hits UP

India’s 2025–26 sugar season is ending earlier than usual, with over 90% mills shut in Maharashtra and reduced operations in Uttar...

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Iran Conflict Triggers China to Expand Fertilizer Export Curbs Beyond Urea

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Centre Releases Rs 1,789 Crore XV Finance Commission Grants For Rural Local Bodies in Five States

The Centre has released over Rs 1,789 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to rural local bodies in five states for FY 2025-26....

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