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Lukewarm response to OMSS: FCI offered 7.51 lakh tonne rice, but only 460 tonnes bought

Lukewarm response to OMSS: FCI offered 7.51 lakh tonne rice, but only 460 tonnes bought

On one hand, the central government has prohibited the states from bidding under...

Agri, allied sector contribution to GDP can further rise by strengthening marketing; FPOs are key: Shah

Agri, allied sector contribution to GDP can further rise by strengthening marketing; FPOs are key: Shah

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the contribution of agriculture and...

Heavy damage to crops due to floods in Punjab, Haryana, UP

Heavy damage to crops due to floods in Punjab, Haryana, UP

The recent heavy rains in northern India have adversely affected Kharif crops in...

Vegetables, pulses dearer, but still WPI inflation eases in June

Vegetables, pulses dearer, but still WPI inflation eases in June

The wholesale price-based inflation rate declined to (-) 4.12 per cent in June on...

Centre to sell tomatoes at discounted rates from tomorrow

Centre to sell tomatoes at discounted rates from tomorrow

Tomatoes will be sold at discounted rates in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region),...

Fix financing targets for rural sector for next 25 yrs: Amit Shah tells NABARD

Fix financing targets for rural sector for next 25 yrs: Amit Shah tells NABARD

Addressing the 42nd Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development...

Retail inflation in June rises to three-month high of 4.81 pc

Retail inflation in June rises to three-month high of 4.81 pc

Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 4.81 per cent in June, mainly on...

NAFED, NCCF to procure tomatoes from 'mandis'

NAFED, NCCF to procure tomatoes from 'mandis'

The Department of Consumer Affairs has directed National Agricultural Cooperative...

Crisil flags concerns over 'inflation' in pulses

Crisil flags concerns over 'inflation' in pulses

Even as monsoon wreaks havoc in many States, retail inflation in pulses is expected...

Unprecedented intense rain hits crops

Unprecedented intense rain hits crops

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised farmers in around a dozen...

Lukewarm response to OMSS policy; tweaking it an option, says Govt

Lukewarm response to OMSS policy; tweaking it an option, says Govt

The government is toying with the idea of tweaking the existing OMSS policy in view...

The price and procurement data of wheat raise questions on government's production estimates

The price and procurement data of wheat raise questions on government's production estimates

These measures for controlling the price of wheat would seem drastic since the government...

Cut down use of chemical fertilisers, adopt alternative manures and natural farming: Mandaviya

Cut down use of chemical fertilisers, adopt alternative manures and natural farming: Mandaviya

Excessive use of chemical fertilisers affects soil fertility and also has side effects...

Tomato-onion-potato (TOP) price hike could throw inflation off balance: RBI study

Tomato-onion-potato (TOP) price hike could throw inflation off balance: RBI study

The surging prices of tomatoes can potentially disrupt India’s inflation trajectory,...

Chintan Shivir discusses action plan, need to develop strategy to modernise agriculture

Chintan Shivir discusses action plan, need to develop strategy to modernise agriculture

There is also a need to address the issues and challenges related to integrated...

3rd e-auctions of wheat, rice on Jul 12

3rd e-auctions of wheat, rice on Jul 12

As a part of the Government's initiative for market intervention to control the...

Karnataka Seeks Rs 1,852 Crore Interim Aid as Drought Spreads to 177 Talukas

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has sought Rs 1,852 crore in interim central assistance as drought has spread to 177 taluks...

States

Govt Cuts Edible Oil Import Duties; Industry Sees Scope for Lower Retail Prices

The government has cut import duties on crude and refined palm, soybean and sunflower oils from September 24. The move is expected...

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Centre Amends Plant Quarantine Rules to Regulate Aquatic Plants and Medicinal Flora Imports

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare issued two notifications amending the Plant Quarantine Order, 2003. These orders...

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UP Farmers to Get Loans at 6% Interest Under Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, Announces CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that small and marginal farmers will get long-term loans at an effective interest...

States

177 Talukas in Karnataka Drought-Hit, Could Reach 200; Maharashtra May Face 100% Drought by September-End

Drought conditions are intensifying across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, with Karnataka set to raise drought-hit taluks...

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Public Sector, Regional Rural Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, September 27 Ahead of Proposed Strike

Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide...

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