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ITC releases exclusive postal stamp on Millets in collaboration with India Post

ITC releases exclusive postal stamp on Millets in collaboration with India Post

ITC Limited, India’s leading multi-business enterprises, in collaboration with Department...

Anguish over fake pesticide supply affecting farmers

Anguish over fake pesticide supply affecting farmers

Supply of fake pesticides in different parts of the country affecting the whole...

Dairy output, consumption to see highest rise in India, Pak by 2032

Dairy output, consumption to see highest rise in India, Pak by 2032

India and Pakistan will account for more than half of the increase in world milk...

Pulses area down 10pc to 86 lakh hectares, paddy acreage improves

Pulses area down 10pc to 86 lakh hectares, paddy acreage improves

Area under coverage for paddy is up by three per cent at 180.2 lakh hectares till...

India’s share in world food grains market stands at 7.79pc in 2022

India’s share in world food grains market stands at 7.79pc in 2022

India’s share in the world food grains market, based on the exported values in 2022,...

Experts address critical issues facing wheat-based industries

Experts address critical issues facing wheat-based industries

A two-day Milling and Baking Technical Conference by Wheat Products Promotion Society...

Exports of non-basmati white rice banned to improve domestic supply, parboiled rice export will continue

Exports of non-basmati white rice banned to improve domestic supply, parboiled rice export will continue

The Central government on Thursday prohibited export of non-basmati white rice,...

Direct sowing of rice gains momentum: Study

Direct sowing of rice gains momentum: Study

A recent study on paddy farming in various parts of the country shows direct sowing...

Tomato price hike hits household budgets: RBI article

Tomato price hike hits household budgets: RBI article

Rising tomato prices have received widespread attention as it has taken a toll on...

Introducing Skymet AI: Empowering Weather Intelligence

Introducing Skymet AI: Empowering Weather Intelligence

Skymet AI is an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to provide real-time...

ICAR to focus more on research in livestock, fisheries, horticulture: DG

ICAR to focus more on research in livestock, fisheries, horticulture: DG

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will focus more on research in...

Low foodgrain stock in central pool, uncertain Kharif rice output limit options for politics of free grains

Low foodgrain stock in central pool, uncertain Kharif rice output limit options for politics of free grains

According to the latest Food Corporation of India data, the central pool stock of...

Paddy sowing area falls by 10 pc, Arhar by 42 pc

Paddy sowing area falls by 10 pc, Arhar by 42 pc

The area under paddy has improved with the onset of monsoon, while the sowing of...

Agri ministry asks banks to promote Rs 1 lakh cr Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

Agri ministry asks banks to promote Rs 1 lakh cr Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

The Agriculture Ministry has asked banks to promote Rs 1 lakh crore Agriculture...

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...

India’s Wheat and Rice Output Seen Stable; Erratic Monsoon Hits Corn, Oilseeds and Cotton: USDA

India’s 2026-27 crop outlook remains mixed, with wheat and rice production holding steady while corn, oilseeds and cotton face weather-related...

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El Niño Drought to Slow India’s Milk Production Growth to 2% in 2027: USDA

India’s milk production is projected to grow by 2 per cent to 226.5 million tonnes in 2027, down from an estimated 2.5 per cent growth...

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Agriculture’s Share in Rural Employment Rises to 56.7%; Rural Unemployment Declines but Rises in Cities: PLFS

Agriculture's share in rural employment rose to 56.7% in July-September 2026 from 52.9% in the previous quarter, according to PLFS...

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Mother Dairy and Amul Raise Milk Prices by Up to Rs 6 per Litre

Mother Dairy and Amul have increased milk prices by Rs 2-6 per litre from November 12, citing lower milk availability and a 20-25...

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India’s Wheat Acreage May Set Record, But Weather Remains Key to Output: FAO

India's wheat acreage is expected to reach a record high in the 2026-27 rabi season, supported by attractive MSP and fertiliser subsidies,...

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Mahayuti’s Rajesh Patil Elected Gokul Dairy Chairman After Govt Nominees’ Votes

Mahayuti candidate Rajesh Patil has been elected chairman of Gokul Dairy after government-appointed directors tilted the final vote...

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