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Samyukt Kisan Morcha announces pan-India protests from Aug 1-15

Samyukt Kisan Morcha announces pan-India protests from Aug 1-15

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a series of nationwide mass protests from...

Punjab, Haryana save govt: procurement of wheat to cross 250 LT averting crisis

Punjab, Haryana save govt: procurement of wheat to cross 250 LT averting crisis

Till April 28, the government procurement of wheat had reached 213.10 lakh tonnes....

Farmers must focus on climate resilient crops: G20 note

Farmers must focus on climate resilient crops: G20 note

Awareness and action on efficient use of water, soil and energy plays an important...

NAFED opens millets outlet in Delhi Haat, millets dishes and products will be available here

NAFED opens millets outlet in Delhi Haat, millets dishes and products will be available here

The centre is a unique concept that will help in the recognition of the immense...

G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists grapples with food insecurity, malnutrition

G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists grapples with food insecurity, malnutrition

The landscape of science and innovation is continuously evolving and providing new...

Govt to ban sugar export, notification soon as output may drop by 32 lakh tonne

Govt to ban sugar export, notification soon as output may drop by 32 lakh tonne

The Central government has decided to ban the export of sugar in view of the possibility...

‘Nutrition Man’ Basanta Kumar Kar gets 'Pravasi Odia Samman'

‘Nutrition Man’ Basanta Kumar Kar gets 'Pravasi Odia Samman'

Basanta Kumar Kar, fondly known as “Nutrition Man”, has been honoured with the coveted...

195 LMT wheat procured, surpassing 2022-23 data

195 LMT wheat procured, surpassing 2022-23 data

The procurement of wheat during RMS 2023-24 has already surpassed the total procurement...

ISMA DG Sonjoy Mohanty resigns 6 months after assuming office

ISMA DG Sonjoy Mohanty resigns 6 months after assuming office

Sonjoy Mohanty, Director General of the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), an...

Promoting millets in diets: NITI Aayog report

Promoting millets in diets: NITI Aayog report

The NITI Aayog has just released a report on 'Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices...

Amit Shah launches IFFCO Nano-DAP priced at Rs 600 a bottle

Amit Shah launches IFFCO Nano-DAP priced at Rs 600 a bottle

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched IFFCO's nano (liquid) DAP fertiliser...

ISMA cuts sugar output estimates by 12 lakh tonnes 

ISMA cuts sugar output estimates by 12 lakh tonnes 

Sugar industry body ISMA has slashed the country's sugar production estimate to...

Population boom: India must take cue from China, says expert

Population boom: India must take cue from China, says expert

The latest UN data that shows India has surpassed China to become the world's most...

Dairy sector contributes 5pc to India's GDP, said President Murmu

Dairy sector contributes 5pc to India's GDP, said President Murmu

the dairy sector contributes about five per cent to the country's GDP and provides...

Wheat Procurement has crossed 150 lakh tonnes in the current rabi season

Wheat Procurement has crossed 150 lakh tonnes in the current rabi season

According to the data of the Food Ministry, till April 22, 61.07 lakh tonnes of...

Seed Industry Urges Stronger Focus on Agrobiodiversity to Safeguard Food Security

FSII has urged stronger efforts to preserve India’s agrobiodiversity amid climate change and global supply disruptions. The industry...

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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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