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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...

Onion auction resumes for brief period in Nashik, price opens at Rs 16-17 per kg

Onion auction resumes for brief period in Nashik, price opens at Rs 16-17 per kg

Onion auction resumed for some time in Nashik mandis on Thursday afternoon after...

Rice procurement during Kharif Marketing Season 2023-24 estimated at 521.27 LMT

Rice procurement during Kharif Marketing Season 2023-24 estimated at 521.27 LMT

The procurement of rice during the forthcoming Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2023-24...

Enough stock of fertilisers for kharif sowing; states must act against diversion of urea: Centre

Enough stock of fertilisers for kharif sowing; states must act against diversion of urea: Centre

The Union minister informed all the states that there is adequate availability of...

No immediate plan to restrict par-boiled rice exports: Govt

No immediate plan to restrict par-boiled rice exports: Govt

There is no proposal, as of now, to restrict exports of par-boiled non-basmati rice,...

Govt to buy additional 2 LT onion from farmers at Rs 2,410 per quintal: Goyal

Govt to buy additional 2 LT onion from farmers at Rs 2,410 per quintal: Goyal

Consumers Affairs and Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal has said...

Onion farmers protest 40 pc export duty; to intensify stir against 'anti-farmer' move

Onion farmers protest 40 pc export duty; to intensify stir against 'anti-farmer' move

Farmers have launched agitation against the Central government's decision to impose...

Monsoon takes pause in Aug after Jul deluge, El Nino may further weaken rains

Monsoon takes pause in Aug after Jul deluge, El Nino may further weaken rains

Monsoon seems to have reversed gear in August, with sustained dry spell in many...

Govt to procure 2 LT of onion to create 5 LT buffer stock

Govt to procure 2 LT of onion to create 5 LT buffer stock

A day after the Centre's decision to impose 40 per cent duty on export of onion,...

Govt imposes 40% export duty on onion to check price, improve local supply

Govt imposes 40% export duty on onion to check price, improve local supply

For the first time, the Centre has imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions...

New fertilizer bag design with PM's appeal to cut use of chemical nutrients

New fertilizer bag design with PM's appeal to cut use of chemical nutrients

The government has released a new cover design for fertilizer bags with an appeal...

Key Budget Announcements For Agri & Allied Sectors: What Does It Offer To Farmers?

While the Finance Minister reaffirmed its commitment to raising farmers’ productivity and income, the Budget drew criticism for lacking...

National

China’s Dairy Pivot: How the World’s Biggest Importer Turned into an Export Challenger

China’s rapid dairy expansion has turned it from the world’s largest importer into a surplus producer and emerging exporter. Slowing...

International

India Produces 195 Lakh Tonnes of Sugar by January 31, ISMA Flags Rising Cane Arrears

As on 31 January 2026, all-India sugar production has reached 195.03 lakh tonnes, compared to 164.79 lakh tonnes during the corresponding...

Agribusiness

India-EU FTA: Market Access to Premium European Products Poses Challenges for Indian Agriculture

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement promises economic gains but will significantly impact agriculture. While staples are excluded, reduced...

Opinion

Seeds Bill 2025: Sowing Hopes, Raising Concerns

Why the draft Seeds Bill 2025 has triggered debate among scientists, policymakers and farmers

National

Fasal Unveils ‘FasalJet’ and ‘FasalJet Pro’ for On-Farm Tech Solutions

FasalJet and FasalJet Pro were designed to address this need for irrigation and fertigation automation, extending the platform from...

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