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Govt procures 52.06 MT rice so far; pays Rs 1.6 lakh crore MSP

Govt procures 52.06 MT rice so far; pays Rs 1.6 lakh crore MSP

The FCI had procured 57.58 million tonnes of rice during the 2021-22 marketing season....

Below normal monsoon rains likely in June, farmers apprehensive

Below normal monsoon rains likely in June, farmers apprehensive

The country is likely to receive below normal rainfall in June, the India Meteorological...

Feasibility of 20pc ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26 doubtful: Arcus report

Feasibility of 20pc ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26 doubtful: Arcus report

The report states that to achieve the target of E20, the government has estimated...

3305.34 lakh tonne foodgrain production for 2022-23, says latest estimate

3305.34 lakh tonne foodgrain production for 2022-23, says latest estimate

The Third Advance Estimates of production of major crops for agricultural year 2022-23...

After Nandini row in K'taka, it’s now Amul vs Aavin in TN

After Nandini row in K'taka, it’s now Amul vs Aavin in TN

CM Stalin said, “It has come to our notice that the Kaira District Cooperative Milk...

Broken rice export allowed only for food security needs: Govt

Broken rice export allowed only for food security needs: Govt

The export policy of broken rice is prohibited; however, export will be allowed...

FICCI, Corteva Agriscience host event on Millet roadmap

FICCI, Corteva Agriscience host event on Millet roadmap

The discussion also considered establishing a comprehensive understanding of the...

Ban on wheat export to stay, said govt

Ban on wheat export to stay, said govt

Citing reasons for continuing the export ban, Additional Secretary of the Food Ministry...

India may import urad from Brazil

India may import urad from Brazil

The country imports 7-7.5 lakh tonne of urad annually depending on the demand-supply...

Ethanol, the solution to India’s fuel demand   

Ethanol, the solution to India’s fuel demand  

Arcus Policy Research has assessed raw material availability in its just-released...

Wheat procurement pace slows down, creeps to 261 lakh tonnes

Wheat procurement pace slows down, creeps to 261 lakh tonnes

The FCI data shows Punjab has procured the maximum wheat for the central pool till...

India AgriFoodTech Investment Report marks 33pc YoY fall

India AgriFoodTech Investment Report marks 33pc YoY fall

AgFunder and Omnivore have released the fifth India AgriFoodTech Investment Report,...

DAP subsidy cut by Rs 15,792 a ton; low global prices to save govt bill

DAP subsidy cut by Rs 15,792 a ton; low global prices to save govt bill

In this regard, on May 18, the Department of Fertilizers notified new subsidy rates...

Wheat to meet SDG goals, ensure food security: WPPS

Wheat to meet SDG goals, ensure food security: WPPS

Wheat has long been central to India's food security, playing a crucial role in...

Cotton Development Board mooted to ensure India stays global leader in cotton production, export

Cotton Development Board mooted to ensure India stays global leader in cotton production, export

According to a rough estimate, India will need around 45 million bales to meet the...

RBI to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation

RBI to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation

The bank notes in Rs 2,000 denomination will continue to be a legal tender, the...

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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