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ISMA estimates sugar production at 333 lt, exports at 75 lt
The Committee of ISMA has agreed that the sugarcane availability in Maharashtra...
Massive hike in fertilizer prices due to Russia-Ukraine war; efforts to find new import sources gather pace
Fertilizers, including MOP, DAP and urea, and their raw materials are witnessing...
Russia–Ukraine war an opportunity for self-reliance in edible oils, provided govt guarantees MSP
In 2021-22, the edible oil imports of India are expected to remain at about 130...
Price hike of Rs 2 per litre for Amul milk; full-cream milk at Rs 60 per litre
Full-cream milk price has gone up from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per litre, toned milk from...
Edible oil industry assures not to make undue gains from Russia–Ukraine crisis
During an interaction with Food, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, edible...
Mustard farmers in India may get prices much higher than MSP, thanks to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia has invaded Ukraine at a time when mustard harvesting is due in India. According...
Natural Farming is full of advantages but shift needs to be made in a phased manner
A national webinar meeting on ‘Natural Farming in India: Holistic Benefits: A Way...
A clear road map laid out for bee-farming will start ‘Sweet Revolution’ in India: Dr Abhilaksh Likhi
The announcement of a package of Rs 500 crores by the Prime Minister shows the importance...
AI to change agriculture-related trends completely in the 21st century: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a webinar on Feb 24 on the positive impact...
Walmart Foundation announces grant for farm recovery and resilience building for agri communities impacted by Covid-19
Walmart Foundation on Feb 23 announced a grant of over Rs 40mn that will assist...
Indian sugar companies sign export contracts for 5 MT
Indian sugar companies have contracted for exports worth 5 MT in the current sugarcane...
Record foodgrain production of 316.06 mt: Second Advance Estimates
The Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the year 2021-22 have...
RBI rolls out ‘digital banking’-themed Financial Literacy Week 2022
The Reserve Bank of India RBI has rolled out the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2022...
Reduction in MNREGA budget perplexing; capex not focused on jobs: India Ratings
In the Union Budget for the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
CACP bats for sustainability of Indian sugar sector
The CACP is mulling over measures for the urgent diversification and sustainability...
Cargill survey finds more consumers weighing sustainability claims on packaged-food choices
Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery...
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