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India allows export of 1.43LT non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, Mauritius and Singapore

India allows export of 1.43LT non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, Mauritius and Singapore

The government has permitted exports of 1.43 lakh tonnes of non-basmati white rice...

GDP grows at 7.8 pc in Apr-Jun; Agri GVA grows at 3.5 pc

GDP grows at 7.8 pc in Apr-Jun; Agri GVA grows at 3.5 pc

India recorded an economic growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter...

Monsoon expected to revive in Sept: IMD

Monsoon expected to revive in Sept: IMD

After deficient rainfall activity resulted in India experiencing the driest August...

SC on GM Mustard: Environmental harm cannot be undone, defers hearing on Centre's plea for withdrawal of undertaking

SC on GM Mustard: Environmental harm cannot be undone, defers hearing on Centre's plea for withdrawal of undertaking

A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the hearing...

Ahead of state elections, LPG price slashed by Rs 200

Ahead of state elections, LPG price slashed by Rs 200

The government on Tuesday slashed by Rs 200 the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder,...

India faces worst brunt of air pollution; lives of Delhiites shortened by 12 yrs: Report

India faces worst brunt of air pollution; lives of Delhiites shortened by 12 yrs: Report

India faces the worst brunt of air pollution in the world, while Delhi’s annual...

Boost crop productivity with new technologies: Amitabh Kant

Boost crop productivity with new technologies: Amitabh Kant

India needs to grow in the agriculture sector. Its productivity must enhance rapidly....

Urea, DAP prices rise up to $150 per tonne in the global market

Urea, DAP prices rise up to $150 per tonne in the global market

An upward trend in the prices of fertilizers has started in the global market. In...

Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice

Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice

To check the domestic prices and to ensure domestic food security, the Government...

200 chefs/cooks at paramilitary and govt canteens get training on millet-based recipes

200 chefs/cooks at paramilitary and govt canteens get training on millet-based recipes

A culinary training session for more than 200 chefs and cooks working with the paramilitary...

Minimum Export Price on Basmati pegged at above USD 1200 per ton, Pak may take advantage

Minimum Export Price on Basmati pegged at above USD 1200 per ton, Pak may take advantage

The Central Government has decided to impose a Minimum Export Price (MEP) on basmati...

NCCF buys 2,826 tn onion from farmers for buffer stock; to buy more soon

NCCF buys 2,826 tn onion from farmers for buffer stock; to buy more soon

The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) has purchased 2,826...

20 pc duty imposed on export of par-boiled rice to discourage exports

20 pc duty imposed on export of par-boiled rice to discourage exports

In order to curb the rising prices of rice in the domestic market, the government...

Paddy planting continues to lead Kharif crops sowing

Paddy planting continues to lead Kharif crops sowing

Farmers have sown Kharif crops in 1,053.59 lakh hectares across the country so far...

Millets: From Climate Smart to Income Smart

Millets: From Climate Smart to Income Smart

more than 80 startups in the millet sector developing well-packaged products, and...

Govt to curb diversion of subsidised urea

Govt to curb diversion of subsidised urea

The government has prepared a comprehensive action plan to crackdown on diversion...

India Has Lot of Potential in Agricultural Exports to Russia

While bilateral commerce is nearing $70bn, India’s exports remain stuck below $5bn and imports are overwhelmingly dominated by crude...

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Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

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String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

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