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India to get $25 million grant for strengthening animal health system

India is among the very few countries which has got funding for safeguarding animal health

Sugar mills urge govt for exemption from jute bags packaging rules

The request for relaxation has been made due to the increased cost associated with the use of jute bags, as well as the operational challenges they present

Govt's analgesic for inflation: Steps to alleviate price rise in pipeline

If the monsoon season does not undergo a substantial revival, there could be added pressure on prices, especially if the standing kharif crop begins to deteriorate

Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?

The uneven monsoon in 2023 means that industry is already beginning to factor in a drop in production in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat

Mapping Kharif sowing: Paddy acreage rises 4.3%; reservoir level dips

The last 10-years average during the same period was 63 per cent of FRL

Fertiliser bags to carry PM Narendra Modi's appeal to limit its use

The manufacturing company name is mentioned in 25-30 per cent of the fertiliser bag

UP govt asks district administration to keep tab on misleading information

Move meant to stop attempt to malign the state's image

Power demand heats up to record high of 233 Gw due to rising temperatures

Experts believe prolonged hot weather would keep the electricity demand pushing up. This would drive demand for coal

Maha coop sugar mills mull paying more to farmers as tax demand settles

Sugar farmers hold key to several seats in the state

Monsoon fury brings financial loss for Himachal Pradesh's apple growers

Apple trees in the region typically flower around April, bearing fruit within 100-110 days

No homes for homestays, no roads for trips: HP, U'khand reel from deluge

Himachal and Uttarakhand hotels face cancelled reservations, lack of advance bookings; apple growers also stare at a loss of Rs 1,000 crore

Govt to provide drone training to 15,000 women led-SHGs, says PM Modi

The one thing that will take the country forward is women-led development, he said

NCDEX, Skymet takes initial steps towards tradeable weather index

Both companies sign MoU to deepen understanding of weather impact on farm and other goods

Getting dearer: After tomatoes, chana prices rise ahead of festival season

Good stocks with government could come in handy to cool down rates

Total kharif sowing over in almost 90% of normal area till August 11

Acreage of rice higher by almost 4.92%

Govt to offload additional wheat, rice via open market to tame prices

On likely cut in wheat import duty, the government said it will take action based on the requirement as things are dynamic and evolving

Controlling inflation will depend on monsoon, vegetable prices

In July, monsoon rains were almost 13% more than normal across India. In the entire monsoon season between June 1 and August 7, rainfall across India has been 2% above normal

Panel wants Centre to allow bundling of millets with PDS rice, wheat

The report also highlights that procurement of coarse cereals, including jowar, bajra, ragi, and maize (both millets and non-millets), has seen a ninefold increase between 2016-17 and FY23

13k criminal cases filed against substandard food samples in 3 years: FSSAI

During the enforcement drive around 1,326 samples were lifted from across the country and 1,229 were sent to laboratories for testing

No end in sight? Food price hike likely to disturb India's inflation maths

But, the price rise has not been only limited to vegetables, infact, wheat, rice, spices and even edible oil rates have shown an upward movement off late