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Ceiling for procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur waived

Ceiling for procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur waived

In a significant step towards enhancing domestic production of pulses, the Government...

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GEAC okays field trial of new GM variety of BT cotton; Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat refuse, no decision on HTBT

GEAC okays field trial of new GM variety of BT cotton; Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat refuse, no decision on HTBT

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved field trials of...

National
SJM lauds settlement for import-export in Indian Rupee

SJM lauds settlement for import-export in Indian Rupee

"This was a strategic decision in the background of Ukraine and Russia war and US...

Opinion
Inaction of developing countries on agricultural subsidy in WTO and its implications

Inaction of developing countries on agricultural subsidy in WTO and its implications

The protagonists of the developing countries as the proposed amendments, and more...

National
Monsoon misses date in Kerala, IMD anticipating a further delay of three to four days

Monsoon misses date in Kerala, IMD anticipating a further delay of three to four days

The monsoon has missed its onset date in Kerala with the India Meteorological Department...

National
Double whammy for Darjeeling tea gardens- falling productivity and low price realisation

Double whammy for Darjeeling tea gardens- falling productivity and low price realisation

Depressed economic conditions in traditional markets such as western Europe and...

National
Decrease in area under rice, pulse, oilseeds cultivation

Decrease in area under rice, pulse, oilseeds cultivation

Preliminary report of area coverage under Kharif crops as on June 02, 2023, shows...

National
Govt imposes stock limits on tur, urad  till October to check hoarding and price rise

Govt imposes stock limits on tur, urad till October to check hoarding and price rise

To prevent hoarding and check price rise, the Government has imposed stock limits...

National
Robust kharif harvest, seasonal crop ease inflation on food items: RBI report

Robust kharif harvest, seasonal crop ease inflation on food items: RBI report

Robust kharif harvest and seasonal fresh crop arrivals besides some drop in global...

National
Govt asks industry to cut edible oils MRP by Rs 8-12 a litre

Govt asks industry to cut edible oils MRP by Rs 8-12 a litre

Seeking to pass on the benefit of drop in global edible oil prices, the Government...

International
Food commodity prices down in global market; rice, sugar prices up

Food commodity prices down in global market; rice, sugar prices up

Food commodity prices in the global market declined in May, with a drop in the prices...

National
Record wheat output, but procurement 262 lakh tonnes; Central Pool June opening stock close to last year's

Record wheat output, but procurement 262 lakh tonnes; Central Pool June opening stock close to last year's

Within the span of just a week, the central government released two important figures...

Agri Start-Ups
'mooMark', the first Indian pvt dairy to offer Heat Index Insurance Plan to farmers

'mooMark', the first Indian pvt dairy to offer Heat Index Insurance Plan to farmers

Stellapps’ fintech arm 'mooPay', in partnership with IBISA Network, HDFC ERGO &...

National
Wheat procurement 262 LMT, but far short of target

Wheat procurement 262 LMT, but far short of target

The progressive procurement of wheat in the current season till May 30 is 262 Lakh...

National
GDP up 6.1 pc in Q4, 7.2 pc in FY23

GDP up 6.1 pc in Q4, 7.2 pc in FY23

India's economy grew by 6.1 per cent in the January-March quarter of 2022-23, pushing...

National
Rs 1 lakh crore scheme to increase grain storage capacity in coop sector

Rs 1 lakh crore scheme to increase grain storage capacity in coop sector

The Government on Wednesday approved a Rs 1 lakh crore programme to increase foodgrain...