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Decision to impose stock limit on wheat despite record production

Decision to impose stock limit on wheat despite record production

Despite a record wheat production in Rabi season (2022-23) this year, the government...

India's soybean, soybean meal imports to drop in 2022-23 on higher domestic production

India's soybean, soybean meal imports to drop in 2022-23 on higher domestic production

India's soybean import is estimated to decline by 9.90 per cent to 5 lakh tonnes...

FSSAI order for half-yearly lab test of food items draws flak 

FSSAI order for half-yearly lab test of food items draws flak 

"This is just a way of killing most FBOs in the country, paving the way for big...

IARI tops in agriculture-allied category in NIRF Rankings 2023

IARI tops in agriculture-allied category in NIRF Rankings 2023

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), the seat of India's 'Green Revolution',...

MSP announced by Modi govt inflicting losses on farmers: AIKS

MSP announced by Modi govt inflicting losses on farmers: AIKS

"The MSP announced is unfair, belies the hopes of the farmers and inflicts huge...

RBI treads cautiously on inflation amid monsoon worries

RBI treads cautiously on inflation amid monsoon worries

Given the uncertainties around the impact of El-Nino conditions leading to sub-par...

Mother Dairy cuts MRP of Dhara edible oils by Rs 10/litre

Mother Dairy cuts MRP of Dhara edible oils by Rs 10/litre

"The maximum retail price (MRP) of all variants of Dhara edible oils is being reduced...

RBI announces monetary policy, keeps repo rate on pause at 6.5pc

RBI announces monetary policy, keeps repo rate on pause at 6.5pc

RBI Thursday announced its second bi-monthly policy of this fiscal and as expected...

IMD declares monsoon onset over Kerala

IMD declares monsoon onset over Kerala

"The southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala today, June 8. The monsoon has advanced...

Govt approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24

Govt approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24

The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by Rs...

Ceiling for procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur waived

Ceiling for procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur waived

In a significant step towards enhancing domestic production of pulses, the Government...

GEAC okays field trial of new GM variety of BT cotton; Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat refuse, no decision on HTBT

GEAC okays field trial of new GM variety of BT cotton; Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat refuse, no decision on HTBT

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved field trials of...

SJM lauds settlement for import-export in Indian Rupee

SJM lauds settlement for import-export in Indian Rupee

"This was a strategic decision in the background of Ukraine and Russia war and US...

Monsoon misses date in Kerala, IMD anticipating a further delay of three to four days

Monsoon misses date in Kerala, IMD anticipating a further delay of three to four days

The monsoon has missed its onset date in Kerala with the India Meteorological Department...

Double whammy for Darjeeling tea gardens- falling productivity and low price realisation

Double whammy for Darjeeling tea gardens- falling productivity and low price realisation

Depressed economic conditions in traditional markets such as western Europe and...

Decrease in area under rice, pulse, oilseeds cultivation

Decrease in area under rice, pulse, oilseeds cultivation

Preliminary report of area coverage under Kharif crops as on June 02, 2023, shows...

Global Wheat Production to Decline by 3% & Corn by 2%, But Soybean Production May Hit Record: IGC

The International Grains Council has forecast the first decline in global grain production in four years for 2026-27 due to lower...

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Global Fertilizer Crisis Pushes NPK Prices Up to Rs 2,450 Per Bag in India

Escalating tensions in West Asia and rising global raw material prices have sharply increased the cost of complex fertilizers in India,...

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Fuel Prices Rise Again; Petrol Costlier by Rs 0.87 Per Litre and Diesel by Rs 0.91 Per Litre

Petrol, diesel and CNG prices have been increased again as rising global crude oil prices and Middle East tensions put pressure on...

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RBI Flags Strong Farm Credit Growth Amid Stable Inflation and Resilient Economic Expansion

The RBI’s May 2026 Bulletin highlighted strong economic growth, stable inflation and improving financial sector health, while stressing...

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Wheat Procurement Nears 34.5 Million Tonne Target in RMS 2026-27; Punjab, Haryana Surpass Goals

Government wheat procurement for RMS 2026-27 has reached around 33 million tonnes, nearing the revised target of 34.497 million tonnes....

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Nationwide Protest by Samyukt Kisan Morcha From May 27 Over Fertiliser Crisis, Diesel Price Hike and MSP Issues

The Morcha has called upon farmer and agricultural labour unions across the country to burn copies of MSP orders in every village...

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