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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...

Temp rise: Damage to wheat crops unlikely, says Govt

Temp rise: Damage to wheat crops unlikely, says Govt

The weather department made a presentation with regard to the weather conditions....

Govt fixes wheat procurement target at 34.15 MT for 2023-24

Govt fixes wheat procurement target at 34.15 MT for 2023-24

The target was fixed in the meeting of state food secretaries held alongside state...

NE victory a morale booster for BJP

NE victory a morale booster for BJP

BJP's winning momentum is important for the saffron party as the crucial state of...

Tomar urges small farmers to grow more millets to help address malnutrition

Tomar urges small farmers to grow more millets to help address malnutrition

Tomar said millets are grown by small and marginal farmers, and not by big farmers....

IFAD, India pledge to build resilient rural livelihoods

IFAD, India pledge to build resilient rural livelihoods

India and IFAD will continue to work together to amplify our efforts to create food...

India’s biggest Agri show 'KISAN' at Hyderabad from Mar 3-5

India’s biggest Agri show 'KISAN' at Hyderabad from Mar 3-5

This year's KISAN Agri show will have more than 150 exhibitors and is expected to...

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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