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Govt launches 11th Agri Census; smartphones and tablets to be used for data collection

Govt launches 11th Agri Census; smartphones and tablets to be used for data collection

The government has launched the Eleventh Agriculture Census (2021-22) in the country....

Dr Himanshu Pathak appointed Secretary, DARE-cum-DG, ICAR

Dr Himanshu Pathak appointed Secretary, DARE-cum-DG, ICAR

Senior agriculture scientist Dr Himanshu Pathak has been appointed as Secretary,...

Under NDDB’s guidance, household biogas supply project begins in Chandauli; 120 households connected with grid network

Under NDDB’s guidance, household biogas supply project begins in Chandauli; 120 households connected with grid network

To operate the biogas plant, a requirement of 5 MT of cow dung per day is being...

Draft National Policy on Blue Economy

Draft National Policy on Blue Economy

The draft Blue Economy policy framework envisages the optimal utilization of all...

Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season

Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season

The government did not issue the paddy acreage figures last week. The figures issued...

NDDB’s subsidiary for manure management — NDDB Mrida Ltd — launched

NDDB’s subsidiary for manure management — NDDB Mrida Ltd — launched

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala formally...

AFFI says apple farmers face widespread indebtedness and pauperization, urges govt for a legally guaranteed MSP

AFFI says apple farmers face widespread indebtedness and pauperization, urges govt for a legally guaranteed MSP

Of an average price of Rs 80 per kg that the consumer pays for apples, the farmer...

Sugar production in 2022-23 may fall to around 355 lt: ISMA

Sugar production in 2022-23 may fall to around 355 lt: ISMA

In 2021-22, up to 15 July 2022, the sugar production after diversion has been 360...

SKM rejects govt committee on MSP and other issues, won’t nominate representatives

SKM rejects govt committee on MSP and other issues, won’t nominate representatives

The SKM has rejected outright the committee formed by the Government of India on...

Govt forms MSP committee with former Agriculture Secretary as Chairman; SKM less likely to join

Govt forms MSP committee with former Agriculture Secretary as Chairman; SKM less likely to join

Former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agrawal will be the Chairman of the committee....

Scientists will have to proceed with a roadmap in the face of climate change: Narendra Singh Tomar

Scientists will have to proceed with a roadmap in the face of climate change: Narendra Singh Tomar

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, said that...

Paddy acreage declines by 23.8 per cent in UP and 17 per cent across the country; after wheat, trouble likely on rice front

Paddy acreage declines by 23.8 per cent in UP and 17 per cent across the country; after wheat, trouble likely on rice front

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), while there has been 58.58...

Self-reliant India not possible without mining and mineral sectors: Amit Shah

Self-reliant India not possible without mining and mineral sectors: Amit Shah

The Narendra Modi government had made many changes in the mining sector in the last...

Withdrawal of GST exemption on fumigation of agri produce in warehouses be reconsidered: NBHC

Withdrawal of GST exemption on fumigation of agri produce in warehouses be reconsidered: NBHC

NBHC has talked about the importance of fumigation in agri produce and how infestation...

PBFIA announces project planning of India’s First Plant Protein Cluster

PBFIA announces project planning of India’s First Plant Protein Cluster

India’s First Plant Protein Cluster comes with a vision to make India a credible...

Duty on petrol and diesel to shore up domestic supplies; customs duty on gold raised

Duty on petrol and diesel to shore up domestic supplies; customs duty on gold raised

According to the Ministry of Finance, a cess of Rs 6 per litre has been imposed...

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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