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Record wheat output, but procurement 262 lakh tonnes; Central Pool June opening stock close to last year's

Record wheat output, but procurement 262 lakh tonnes; Central Pool June opening stock close to last year's

Within the span of just a week, the central government released two important figures...

Wheat procurement 262 LMT, but far short of target

Wheat procurement 262 LMT, but far short of target

The progressive procurement of wheat in the current season till May 30 is 262 Lakh...

GDP up 6.1 pc in Q4, 7.2 pc in FY23

GDP up 6.1 pc in Q4, 7.2 pc in FY23

India's economy grew by 6.1 per cent in the January-March quarter of 2022-23, pushing...

Rs 1 lakh crore scheme to increase grain storage capacity in coop sector

Rs 1 lakh crore scheme to increase grain storage capacity in coop sector

The Government on Wednesday approved a Rs 1 lakh crore programme to increase foodgrain...

Maharashtra farmers to get Rs 6,000 a year under new scheme

Maharashtra farmers to get Rs 6,000 a year under new scheme

In a good news for Maharashtra farmers, the state government has announced that...

UP leads with 12 per cent ethanol blending in petrol

UP leads with 12 per cent ethanol blending in petrol

Uttar Pradesh has reached the top position in ethanol blending in petrol in the...

Govt procures 52.06 MT rice so far; pays Rs 1.6 lakh crore MSP

Govt procures 52.06 MT rice so far; pays Rs 1.6 lakh crore MSP

The FCI had procured 57.58 million tonnes of rice during the 2021-22 marketing season....

Below normal monsoon rains likely in June, farmers apprehensive

Below normal monsoon rains likely in June, farmers apprehensive

The country is likely to receive below normal rainfall in June, the India Meteorological...

Feasibility of 20pc ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26 doubtful: Arcus report

Feasibility of 20pc ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26 doubtful: Arcus report

The report states that to achieve the target of E20, the government has estimated...

3305.34 lakh tonne foodgrain production for 2022-23, says latest estimate

3305.34 lakh tonne foodgrain production for 2022-23, says latest estimate

The Third Advance Estimates of production of major crops for agricultural year 2022-23...

After Nandini row in K'taka, it’s now Amul vs Aavin in TN

After Nandini row in K'taka, it’s now Amul vs Aavin in TN

CM Stalin said, “It has come to our notice that the Kaira District Cooperative Milk...

Broken rice export allowed only for food security needs: Govt

Broken rice export allowed only for food security needs: Govt

The export policy of broken rice is prohibited; however, export will be allowed...

FICCI, Corteva Agriscience host event on Millet roadmap

FICCI, Corteva Agriscience host event on Millet roadmap

The discussion also considered establishing a comprehensive understanding of the...

Ban on wheat export to stay, said govt

Ban on wheat export to stay, said govt

Citing reasons for continuing the export ban, Additional Secretary of the Food Ministry...

India may import urad from Brazil

India may import urad from Brazil

The country imports 7-7.5 lakh tonne of urad annually depending on the demand-supply...

Ethanol, the solution to India’s fuel demand   

Ethanol, the solution to India’s fuel demand  

Arcus Policy Research has assessed raw material availability in its just-released...

Australian Digitech Trade Mission Explores Collaboration Opportunities in India

The mission, facilitated by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), highlighted Australia's innovation and potential...

Agri Diplomacy

Hemant Soren's Return Confirmed in Jharkhand; INDIA Alliance Crosses Majority Mark

According to the Election Commission, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has won or is leading in 34 seats. Its allies, the Congress,...

ELECTIONS 2024

BJP Alliance Secures Over Three-Quarters of Seats in Maharashtra; Fadnavis May Return as CM

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is headed towards retaining power in Maharashtra with a massive majority. According to the latest data...

National

Rajasthan FPOs explore agro-processing & export Industries through NABARD initiative

More than 50 representatives from 12 Rajasthan-based FPOs participated in the program with well-known exporters based at Unjha in...

States

WAF appoints Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Carlos Magariños to its board

The World Agriculture Forum (WAF) announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders, namely, Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former...

International

Include Farmers’ Opinions in Formulating the National GM Policy: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh

Mohini Mohan Mishra, All-India General Secretary of BKS, stated, "In July, the Supreme Court directed the central government to develop...

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