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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FSSAI has withdrawn its recent order banning the sale of dairy products labeled...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...
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
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 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
The FSSAI has labeled quality claims regarding A1 and A2 milk as misleading and...
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