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Nano-urea can be used as foliar spray: ICAR

Nano-urea can be used as foliar spray: ICAR

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has informed that trials were conducted...

Govt mulls import duty cut to stem wheat price rise

Govt mulls import duty cut to stem wheat price rise

To contain the rise in prices of wheat, the government is considering all options,...

Overall kharif paddy sowing up 3.38pc so far, but coverage lags in 4 states

Overall kharif paddy sowing up 3.38pc so far, but coverage lags in 4 states

Total area sown to paddy has increased by 3.38 per cent to 283 lakh hectares so...

Govt to tackle grain supply issues for ethanol making; refutes ISMA sugar output advanced estimate

Govt to tackle grain supply issues for ethanol making; refutes ISMA sugar output advanced estimate

The distilleries are facing an issue due to non-availability of rice. They have...

Is onion going to be the next tomato?

Is onion going to be the next tomato?

Onion prices, that currently have around Rs. 25-30 per kg, could rise significantly...

Centre to work for towards achieving zero stubble burning in current season 

Centre to work for towards achieving zero stubble burning in current season 

A high level inter-ministerial meeting decided to work towards achieving zero stubble...

Wheat price up by Rs 300 a quintal since stock limit order

Wheat price up by Rs 300 a quintal since stock limit order

Price of wheat has increased by Rs 250-300 per quintal since stock limit was imposed...

ISMA pegs sugar output lower by 3.41 pc at 316.80 lakh tons in 2023-24 season

ISMA pegs sugar output lower by 3.41 pc at 316.80 lakh tons in 2023-24 season

The country's sugar production is pegged lower by 3.41 per cent to 316.80 lakh tonnes...

Nil transactions from 10.36 cr Jan Dhan Bank accts last year: Govt

Nil transactions from 10.36 cr Jan Dhan Bank accts last year: Govt

"10.36 crore bank accounts have not had a single transaction in the previous financial...

First time in Asia: Bengaluru to host 5th World Coffee meet

First time in Asia: Bengaluru to host 5th World Coffee meet

The International Coffee Organization (ICO), in collaboration with the Coffee Board...

Sugar mills seen unscathed despite pricier cane, lower exports: CRISIL

Sugar mills seen unscathed despite pricier cane, lower exports: CRISIL

Higher domestic sugar prices and increasing sales of ethanol will help offset the...

Mega drive to boost oil palm cultivation

Mega drive to boost oil palm cultivation

State governments along with oil palm processing firms have launched a mega drive...

Bio-fertilisers can improve crop yields by 10-25pc: ICAR

Bio-fertilisers can improve crop yields by 10-25pc: ICAR

ICAR has developed improved and efficient strains of bio-fertilisers specific to...

Paddy sown in 60 pc of kharif season's average area

Paddy sown in 60 pc of kharif season's average area

Paddy sowing increased marginally to 23.75 million hectare so far in the ongoing...

PM gives Rs 17,000cr to 8.5cr PM-KISAN beneficiaries

PM gives Rs 17,000cr to 8.5cr PM-KISAN beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the 14th installment of the Prime...

India Sugar & Bio-Energy Meet 2023 to discuss key issues

India Sugar & Bio-Energy Meet 2023 to discuss key issues

The conference to be held in New Delhi shall provide an opportunity to experience...

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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