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FCI to sell 10.13 lakh tonne of wheat in sixth e-auction

FCI to sell 10.13 lakh tonne of wheat in sixth e-auction

FCI will offer 10.13 lakh tonnes of wheat to bulk consumers in the sixth round of...

Wholesale inflation eases for the ninth consecutive month, records 3.85 pc in Feb

Wholesale inflation eases for the ninth consecutive month, records 3.85 pc in Feb

The wholesale price based inflation eased for the ninth consecutive month to 3.85...

Retail inflation dips to 6.44 pc in Feb

Retail inflation dips to 6.44 pc in Feb

Retail inflation rate for the food basket was 5.95 per cent in February, lower than...

Wheat production likely to hit record: Global, domestic prices fall - good for govt, not farmers

Wheat production likely to hit record: Global, domestic prices fall - good for govt, not farmers

Looking at the conditions so far, it seems that wheat crop is moving towards better...

Mustard growers in a fix as prices drop below MSP

Mustard growers in a fix as prices drop below MSP

Farmers are worried over this situation. Congress MLA from Sangod in Kota district...

Help farmers with tech amid climate change challenges: Tomar

Help farmers with tech amid climate change challenges: Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has stressed the need to reach out...

11.88 lakh tonne wheat offered in 5th auction by FCI but sold 5.39 lakh tonne

11.88 lakh tonne wheat offered in 5th auction by FCI but sold 5.39 lakh tonne

As a part of Govenment of India initiative for market intervention to control the...

Several steps taken to boost the Indian tea industry

Several steps taken to boost the Indian tea industry

Government of India through Tea Board had helped in formation of 352 Self Help Group...

Centre directs Nafed, NCCF to buy red onion from farmers

Centre directs Nafed, NCCF to buy red onion from farmers

Amid the fall in onion prices, the government has directed cooperatives Nafed and...

The paradox of agriculture and employment

The paradox of agriculture and employment

The NSSO’s latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22...

Extra 1 MT sugar export possible if domestic output meets estimate: Govt

Extra 1 MT sugar export possible if domestic output meets estimate: Govt

"More exports are possible and we have a cushion for exports of additional one million...

Millets Giveaway, a spl marketing campaign

Millets Giveaway, a spl marketing campaign

The Giveaway campaign motivates general public to buy directly from FPO farmers....

Govt removes import duty on whole tur

Govt removes import duty on whole tur

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said import duty on Tur (whole)...

Govt gives nod to nano liquid DAP: Mansukh Mandaviya

Govt gives nod to nano liquid DAP: Mansukh Mandaviya

Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said the government has approved...

IFFCO Nano DAP notified under FCO, paves the way for commercial production, will be available to farmers soon

IFFCO Nano DAP notified under FCO, paves the way for commercial production, will be available to farmers soon

After liquid Nano urea, now the way has been cleared for liquid Nano DAP to be available...

No increase in sugar export quota, said Food secretary

No increase in sugar export quota, said Food secretary

"The sugar production is going down by about 9 lakh tonnes, that is our estimate...

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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