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Cabinet hikes copra MSP by upto Rs 420 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025

The MSP for 'milling copra' has been increased by Rs 420 to Rs 11,582 per quintal, while for 'ball copra' by Rs 100 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025

Govt to focus on ethanol needs before considering sugar exports: Food secy

ISMA has urged the government to permit sugar exports immediately, citing favourable global market conditions

Maha dy CM Ajit Pawar asks Centre to remove 20% export duty on onions

The Centre has levied a 20 per cent duty on the export of onions due to which the kitchen staple from the state loses its competitiveness in international markets, according to farmers

Farmers briefly halt onion auctions at Lasalgaon APMC after dip in prices

The farmers demanded removal of the 20 per cent export duty on onions and an aid of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200 per quintal of the produce

Govt urges sugar industry to diversify into ethanol-diesel, green hydrogen

5 automakers including Tatas, Suzuki, and Toyota are set to launch flex engine fuel cars in the market, Gadkari said and urged the tractor makers to start manufacturing tractors on alternative fuels

Farmers body FAIFA releases agricultural roadmap, pushes for digital reform

FAIFA said that despite government initiatives across crop, livestock, and fisheries sectors, significant hurdles remain in realising Indian agriculture's full potential

Sugar raw material prices rose faster than final product in last 5 years

Also, a report by Infomerics Ratings showed that in the last five financial years WPI rose by 24.3 per cent over the past 5 years

Mills may export up to 2 mn tonnes of sugar this season: Isma chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration extended the ban on sugar exports for the second straight season, as India, also the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener

CAI expects 36.5% dip in cotton exports to 1.8 mn bales on lower output

Meanwhile, the total cotton supply till end of November 2024 is estimated at 108.41 lakh bales, comprising the pressing figures of 69.22 lakh bales, imports of 9 lakh bales and the opening stock

Balanced diets, breed management can cut emissions in dairy sector: Report

For example, heat stress is reducing milk yields, impairing reproduction, and increasing the risk of disease. Water scarcity, exacerbated by erratic weather patterns, is further challenging farmers

Sugar mills pay Rs 8,126 cr to farmers in first 70 days of season

Pending payments of Rs 3,015 crore remain, with Karnataka accounting for the maximum outstanding dues of Rs 1,405 crore, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra

Parl panel suggests doubling PM Kisan Nidhi, commission for farm labourers

It also recommends implementing a robust and legally binding MSP in the country

Over 3.7 million farmer IDs created so far under 'AgriStack' project: Govt

At present, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with 22 states and Union Territories for creation and implementation of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture

Wheat sowing continues to progress, sugar output dips till mid-December

Wheat markets are also anticipating a decision on imports in the near future if prices continue to remain high

After 4 years, Di-Ammonia Phosphate prices likely to rise by 12-15%

Sources said that the unofficial cap on prices has been lifted and companies have been permitted to raise DAP and other complex rates by a specified amount

Centre launches Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers

The scheme aims to reduce banks' reluctance to lend against electronic negotiable warehouse receipts (e-NWRs) issued by Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority

V-P Dhankhar emphasises on need for systemic solution to stubble burning

Addressing the National Energy Conservation Day function, Dhankhar said the national capital suffers every year due to hazardous environmental conditions arising out of stubble burning

'Dilli chalo' march: Police use tear gas, water cannon against farmers

Farmers have suspended Delhi march for the day after some of them suffer injuries

Rajasthan: Rabi sowing almost complete in state, says agri dept official

According to government data, 88 per cent of wheat sowing has been completed in the state till December

Paddy procurement picks up pace in Chhattisgarh; 25% of target covered

Farmers get Rs 2,300 for a quintal of paddy, the difference amount of Rs 800 being paid later as input subsidy