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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5pc
The RBI’s Monetary Policy announced its decision to keep the repo rate unchanged...
20 months, 36 meetings, still waiting for MSP committee report: Farmers ready for Delhi march
The central government had promised to form a committee to find a solution to the...
Rules framed for grading non-basmati aromatic rice
The central government has issued rules for grading non-basmati aromatic rice. Under...
Govt procures over 650 LT kharif paddy, maximum procurement in Punjab and Chhattisgarh
The government has procured over 650 lakh tonnes of paddy grown in the kharif (summer-sown)...
Disclose rice stock, govt tells traders to check prices: Is stock limit on anvil?
The government on Friday directed traders to disclose rice stock as part of its...
Interim Budget evokes mixed response from agri industries, farmers' bodies
The provisions in the Interim Budget announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
Budgets, subsidies for many key agri-schemes cut
The budget of the Ministry of Agriculture has been slightly increased in the interim...
Govt decides to increase number of 'Lakhpati Didi' from 2 cr to 3 cr: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday that the government has...
Interim Budget leaves farmers, agri sector high and dry
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday presented the Interim Budget for the...
Farmers honoured with Padma Awards for promoting agriculture despite all odds
The awards, which will be presented by the President, will also honor several anonymous...
Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India launched
The NITI Aayog, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), Government...
SKM slams Agri ministry for surrendering funds
The SKM, which is an umbrella body that includes several farmers organisations and...
149.52 LT sugar produced till Jan15; 8 LT less than year-ago period: ISMA
Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) on Tuesday said the country has produced 149.52...
Wheat sown in over 340 lakh hectares, pulses area down this rabi season
The total area sown to wheat has crossed 340 lakh hectares in the current rabi season...
Horticulture output in 2022-23 to be 2.32pc more, but tomato output lower
The total horticulture production in the year 2022-23 is estimated to be 355.25...
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Decision on Sugarcane Control Order Will Be Taken After Farmers’ Consent, Assures Food Minister Prahlad Joshi
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