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ECONOMIC SURVEY: GDP projected to grow in the range of 6-6.8% in FY24
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday tabled in Parliament the Economic...
Union Budget: Agri sector demands enhanced cash assistance, national mission on edible oils
Experts say that the government should in this year's Budget enhance cash assistance...
Milk procurement by dairy companies down despite higher price to farmers, Ghee and butter in short supply
The main reason behind this situation may be attributed to the fact that farmers...
Reduce GST in agriculture; make mandi tax uniform: Dr RS Paroda
In order to promote agriculture and increase yields, it is necessary to promote...
FCI to e-auction 25 lt of wheat to bulk buyers from Feb 1
State-owned FCI plans to sell 25 lt of wheat to bulk consumers and will start a...
AIKS says govt has betrayed farmers on legal guarantee of MSP, debt relief, etc
AIKS, the farmers’ wing of the CPI, feels betrayed by the government as the latter...
Expectations from Budget: Offer tax benefits to agri-NBFC sector; need to boost farm mechanization
As the Union Budget day approaches fast, the list of expectations appears to grow...
Govt approves proposal for sale of 30 LT of wheat under OMS Scheme to contain wheat and atta prices
Offloading of 30 LT wheat in the market through OMSS (D) scheme within a span of...
Govt to check wheat, flour prices
The government is monitoring the prices of wheat and atta (flour) regularly and...
FSSAI says branding plant-based products as ghee and butter violates regulatory provisions
Plant-based products cannot be sold as dairy products like ghee and butter. The...
Budget 2023-24: Abolish GST on agri produce bought from FPOs; focus on commercialization of biotech start-ups
The agriculture sector remains a key focus area of every Union budget. This year,...
Cold-chain industry crucial to food safety
The MoA&FW, along with PHDCCI in association with NCCD as a knowledge partner, organized...
Union Budget 2023-24: Will certain subsidies remain or go?
The government may cut fertilizer subsidies to lower the budget deficit after having...
SAP hike of only Rs 35 in 5 years and delay in its announcement: Does this indicate end of political lobbying on the part of cane farmers in UP?
Five years and a sugarcane price hike of only Rs 35; price hike announcement awaited...
Sugar output up by 6 lakh tonnes
Sugar production in the country till 15 January 2023 in the current marketing year...
ACFI urges Fin Min to reduce import duty and GST on crop protection chemicals
The Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
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