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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'...
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
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
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FSSAI has withdrawn its recent order banning the sale of dairy products labeled...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
Participating as the Chief Guest in the Round -Table Meeting on 'Rajiv Gandhi: Vision...
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Centre Hikes Commission for Arthiyas, Cooperatives on Wheat-Paddy Procurement from RMS 2026-27
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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...
Iran Conflict Triggers China to Expand Fertilizer Export Curbs Beyond Urea
Despite being one of the world’s largest producers of fertilizers, China is not immune to these pressures. Domestic prices for key...
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....
