Tag: Government of India

National
Government tightens wheat stock limits amid rising prices

Government tightens wheat stock limits amid rising prices

As per the revised limits, traders and wholesalers can now hold a maximum of 250...

National
Emphasis on natural farming grows, but budget and spending remain low

Emphasis on natural farming grows, but budget and spending remain low

The 2025-26 budget allocates Rs 616 crore to the National Mission on Natural Farming,...

National
Duty-free pulse imports continue, farmers at risk of price decline

Duty-free pulse imports continue, farmers at risk of price decline

The duty-free import of pulses, coupled with the arrival of new domestic crops,...

National
Centre reduces FCI rice rate to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers, lower than Paddy MSP

Centre reduces FCI rice rate to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers, lower than Paddy MSP

State governments and their corporations can purchase up to 12 lakh tonnes of rice,...

National
Government May Announce Cotton Mission in Budget 2024-25

Government May Announce Cotton Mission in Budget 2024-25

The central government is anticipated to announce the Cotton Mission in the budget...

Agribusiness
Wheat stock limit tightened for wholesalers, big chain retailers, processors

Wheat stock limit tightened for wholesalers, big chain retailers, processors

In a bid to curb hoarding and price rises, the Centre has tightened wheat stock...

Opinion
Understanding social costs of e-retail and monopoly

Understanding social costs of e-retail and monopoly

What happens off the farm matters much more for farmer livelihoods than what happens...