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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...

Record area leads to record rice production in India: USDA

Record area leads to record rice production in India: USDA

The USDA report attributes this record-breaking output to an expansion in the planted...

Maharashtra agricultural households have highest land holding, Meghalaya leads in leased land farming

Maharashtra agricultural households have highest land holding, Meghalaya leads in leased land farming

Maharashtra agricultural households have the highest land holdings in the country...

Indian bakery market projected to reach $29.4 billion by 2032

Indian bakery market projected to reach $29.4 billion by 2032

The Indian bakery market is projected to reach $29.4 billion by 2032, driven by...

Dr. Suresh Itapu Elected as Chairman of the Soy Food Association

Dr. Suresh Itapu Elected as Chairman of the Soy Food Association

The newly elected leadership team includes Girish Matlani, Founder Chairman of SFPWA...

Vegetable oil import drop to six month low in September

Vegetable oil import drop to six month low in September

Vegetable oil imports hit a six-month low in September 2024, falling by 30 percent....

Study Reveals Success and Challenges of DBT for Rice Scheme in Karnataka

Study Reveals Success and Challenges of DBT for Rice Scheme in Karnataka

The study offers crucial insights into the dynamics of household welfare and the...

Average landholdings decline despite rise in rural income: NABARD Survey

Average landholdings decline despite rise in rural income: NABARD Survey

The NABARD's second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) 2021-22 reveals...

Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice up to December 2028

Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice up to December 2028

The central government has decided to continue supplying free fortified rice under...

RBI Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged Signals Possible Cut with 'Neutral' Stance

RBI Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged Signals Possible Cut with 'Neutral' Stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5% but...

RBI Flags Strong Farm Credit Growth Amid Stable Inflation and Resilient Economic Expansion

The RBI’s May 2026 Bulletin highlighted strong economic growth, stable inflation and improving financial sector health, while stressing...

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Wheat Procurement Nears 34.5 Million Tonne Target in RMS 2026-27; Punjab, Haryana Surpass Goals

Government wheat procurement for RMS 2026-27 has reached around 33 million tonnes, nearing the revised target of 34.497 million tonnes....

National

Nationwide Protest by Samyukt Kisan Morcha From May 27 Over Fertiliser Crisis, Diesel Price Hike and MSP Issues

The Morcha has called upon farmer and agricultural labour unions across the country to burn copies of MSP orders in every village...

National

IPL Biologicals Starts Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat Amid Push to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Use

IPL Biologicals Ltd. has inaugurated a Rs 200 crore bio-products manufacturing facility in Gujarat’s Vadodara to expand production...

Agribusiness

Record Pulse Import Bill Exposes India’s Farmland Paradox as 17 Lakh Hectares Lie Idle in Tamil Nadu

India imported a record 73.4 lakh tonnes of pulses worth USD 5.47 billion in 2024-25 even as Tamil Nadu had over 17 lakh hectares...

States

Decision on Sugarcane Control Order Will Be Taken After Farmers’ Consent, Assures Food Minister Prahlad Joshi

Union Food Minister Prahlad Joshi assured farmers and jaggery industry representatives that no decision on the proposed Sugarcane...

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