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Govt’s wheat procurement target still a distant dream

Govt’s wheat procurement target still a distant dream

Meeting the target of wheat procurement appears to be an uphill task for the government....

National
Tripura Queen Pineapple among NE products to get GI tag

Tripura Queen Pineapple among NE products to get GI tag

Tripura Queen Pineapple is one of the fruits to get the GI tag. A GI tag offers...

Opinion
Plant Health and Global Food Security

Plant Health and Global Food Security

Nearly one billion people go hungry every day. Also, a significant amount of food...

National
Govt waives duty, agri cess on crude soyabean, sunflower oil import till Jun 30

Govt waives duty, agri cess on crude soyabean, sunflower oil import till Jun 30

The duty exemption is applicable only for importers holding TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota)...

National
India performs well in agri, processed food exports, increased by 9 per cent

India performs well in agri, processed food exports, increased by 9 per cent

During 2022-23, India's exports were worth USD 2630 crore. Whereas the exports under...

ELECTIONS 2024
Karnataka Elections 2023: record 72.67% voter turnout, Exit polls give edge to Cong

Karnataka Elections 2023: record 72.67% voter turnout, Exit polls give edge to Cong

The voting in Karnataka has come to an end with the voters sealing the fate of political...

National
Use drones, AI in agriculture sector to hike farmers’ income: Dhanuka Group Chairman

Use drones, AI in agriculture sector to hike farmers’ income: Dhanuka Group Chairman

drones and artificial intelligence are two of the most promising technologies that...

ELECTIONS 2024
Battle of ballots begins in Karnataka

Battle of ballots begins in Karnataka

A mega battle of ballots capping a high-voltage campaign is underway in Karnataka...

National
Fertiliser diversion: Govt cancels licences of 112 units, files 30 FIRs in last 6 months

Fertiliser diversion: Govt cancels licences of 112 units, files 30 FIRs in last 6 months

Seeking to apply brakes on diversion of subsidised fertilisers for non-farming purposes,...

National
Relief to Gardeners: No import of cheap apples, minimum import price Rs 50/kg

Relief to Gardeners: No import of cheap apples, minimum import price Rs 50/kg

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification in this regard...

ELECTIONS 2024
Karnataka elections 2023: High-octane campaign ends, triangular contest on cards on May 10

Karnataka elections 2023: High-octane campaign ends, triangular contest on cards on May 10

As the campaigning for the May 10 elections reached a fever pitch with politicians...

Opinion
Innovations and Technological Interventions for Agri-Food Systems Transformation in India

Innovations and Technological Interventions for Agri-Food Systems Transformation in India

Those nations that have reoriented their agricultural research towards new innovations...

Cooperatives
IFFCO integrating drone, nano DAP and Urea, AI for 'Smart Farming'

IFFCO integrating drone, nano DAP and Urea, AI for 'Smart Farming'

DRONAI is an integrated program that promotes foliar application of Nano fertilisers...

Ground Report
NITI Aayog panel pitches for capital assistance for gaushalas

NITI Aayog panel pitches for capital assistance for gaushalas

The report titled 'Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio Fertilisers with...

Ground Report
Farmers suffer as mustard price fall below MSP due to low price import of edible oils

Farmers suffer as mustard price fall below MSP due to low price import of edible oils

Mustard prices are ruling below the MSP of Rs 5,450 per quintal by Rs 1,000-1,200...

Agri Start-Ups
Animpet Ecomm startup starts online trade platform for products in animal sector

Animpet Ecomm startup starts online trade platform for products in animal sector

Agritech startup Animpet Ecomm Pvt Ltd has started an e-commerce platform for trading...