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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...

Lumpy Skin Disease back in 4 states, may get worse if no vax

Lumpy Skin Disease back in 4 states, may get worse if no vax

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), which killed about one lakh cattle in a dozen states of...

Wheat procurement reaches 25.9 million tonnes

Wheat procurement reaches 25.9 million tonnes

The FCI and state agencies have procured around 259 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of...

Cabinet approves new rates of fertilizer subsidy under NBS for Kharif 2023, provision of Rs 38,000 crore

Cabinet approves new rates of fertilizer subsidy under NBS for Kharif 2023, provision of Rs 38,000 crore

The Union Cabinet has approved the new subsidy rates for the Nutrient Based Subsidy...

Finhaat touches more than 18 lakh lives

Finhaat touches more than 18 lakh lives

With its unique assisted digital model, Finhaat seeks to bring together financial...

Nafed buys 19.47 lakh tonnes of gram

Nafed buys 19.47 lakh tonnes of gram

Nafed, the nodal agency of the central government, is aggressively procuring gram....

IFFCO Secures FCO Approval for Nano NPK Liquid and Granular Fertilizers

IFFCO has secured FCO approval for its Nano NPK Liquid and Granular fertilizers, marking a breakthrough in nano-fertilizer innovation...

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Cabinet Clears 1,718.56 Crore MSP Support to CCI for Direct Support to Cotton Farmers

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding...

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Rain, Thunderstorms and Hail Likely Till March 20; Unseasonal Weather Hits Standing Rabi Crops

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Centre Hikes Commission for Arthiyas, Cooperatives on Wheat-Paddy Procurement from RMS 2026-27

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