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Agritech
Tractor sales down by 8.82 percent in first half of FY 2024-25, companies look forward to the festive season

Tractor sales down by 8.82 percent in first half of FY 2024-25, companies look forward to the festive season

In the first half of FY 2024-25, domestic tractor sales dropped by 8.82% compared...

States
Chhattisgarh to start paddy procurement from November 14 with a target of 160 lakh tonnes

Chhattisgarh to start paddy procurement from November 14 with a target of 160 lakh tonnes

Government procurement of paddy in Chhattisgarh will start on November 14 and end...

National
Punjab's agricultural households earn highest, lowest in Bihar, less than Rs 300 per day: NABARD Survey

Punjab's agricultural households earn highest, lowest in Bihar, less than Rs 300 per day: NABARD Survey

According to a NABARD report, Punjab has the highest average monthly income for...

National
Soyabean production estimated to increase by 6 percent despite decreased cultivation area

Soyabean production estimated to increase by 6 percent despite decreased cultivation area

The Soybean Processors Association of India has estimated the production of soybean...

National
Tomato prices increased by 66 percent, crossed Rs 100 per kg

Tomato prices increased by 66 percent, crossed Rs 100 per kg

Tomato crops have been damaged by heavy rains in major producing states like Karnataka,...

States
Rajasthan govt in action mode against spurious fertilizers, seized 11000 bags of fertilizer

Rajasthan govt in action mode against spurious fertilizers, seized 11000 bags of fertilizer

As part of a special campaign in Rajasthan, the Agriculture Department has seized...

National
Maharashtra agricultural households have highest land holding, Meghalaya leads in leased land farming

Maharashtra agricultural households have highest land holding, Meghalaya leads in leased land farming

Maharashtra agricultural households have the highest land holdings in the country...

National
Vegetable oil import drop to six month low in September

Vegetable oil import drop to six month low in September

Vegetable oil imports hit a six-month low in September 2024, falling by 30 percent....

States
Farmers are facing problem of slow paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana

Farmers are facing problem of slow paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana farmers are facing problem in mandis as lifting of paddy is slow...

National
Average landholdings decline despite rise in rural income: NABARD Survey

Average landholdings decline despite rise in rural income: NABARD Survey

The NABARD's second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) 2021-22 reveals...

National
RBI Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged Signals Possible Cut with 'Neutral' Stance

RBI Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged Signals Possible Cut with 'Neutral' Stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5% but...

States
Commission agents strike ends in Punjab, paddy procurement to start soon

Commission agents strike ends in Punjab, paddy procurement to start soon

The Punjab government and commission agents have reached on an agreement, allowing...

Agribusiness
Crystal Crop Protection launches herbicide for wheat crop

Crystal Crop Protection launches herbicide for wheat crop

Crystal Crop Protection Limited has launched Verdino, a new herbicide designed for...

Agribusiness
Tractor sales up 14.69 percent in September and John Deere sees growth

Tractor sales up 14.69 percent in September and John Deere sees growth

Retail tractor sales increased by 14.69 percent in September, with 62,542 units...

National
PM releases 18th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi benefiting 9.5 crore farmers

PM releases 18th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi benefiting 9.5 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released Rs 20 thousand crore as the 18th installment...

National
India Faces $7 Million in Crop Losses by 2030 if Climate Trends Persist

India Faces $7 Million in Crop Losses by 2030 if Climate Trends Persist

PRADAN, in association with Axis Bank Foundation, recently organized Samagam 2024-...