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NFCSF seeks govt intervention to protect sugar industry from 'collapse'

The sector's contribution to the Ethanol Blending Programme has significantly dropped from 83 per cent in 2021-22 to 37 per cent currently, following government restrictions imposed in December 2023

India's rice inventories hit record high at 29.7 MMT, triples govt target

Rice reserves in state granaries totalled 29.7 million tons at the start of this month, up 48.5% from a year ago, said the sources who did not wish to be named in line with official rules

Brazil has potential to be major source for India's urad, tur imports: Govt

The quantity of urad import from Brazil has increased from 4,102 tonnes in the 2023 calendar year to over 22,000 tonnes till October end of 2024

CCEA approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity in FCI for working capital

Move aimed at bolstering FCI's working capital and supporting the agricultural sector

Govt urges banks to boost credit flow for allied agri sectors; here's why

The allied activities receive only 10 per cent of the total agricultural credit while they contribute 40 per cent of the agricultural output, said the RBI report

Rice output expected to grow 5.9% this kharif season, shows data

Pulses production projected to be the lowest in nine years

Paddy procurement for kharif season in Odisha to start from Nov third week

The decision was taken during a meeting of the cabinet sub-committee, held under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday

Govt estimates record 119.93 mt rice output for year 2024-25 Kharif season

Cotton output is estimated lower at 29.92 million bales (170 kg each) against 32.52 million bales, while jute/mesta production may fall to 8.45 million bales (180 kg each) from 9.69 million bales

No shortage of DAP in Haryana, don't panic: CM Saini assures farmers

Assuring the farmers that everything will be provided to them, he added, "I would like to tell farmers of Haryana that there is no need to panic, everything will be provided to you"

Punjab paddy procurement crosses 8.5 MT, Centre says ops in full swing

According to the ministry, about 90.69 LT of paddy arrived in mandis across Punjab till November 2, of which 85.41 LT has been procured by state agencies and Food Corporation of India (FCI)

MP CM Yadav announces credit cards, financial aid for cow keepers

Along with the people growing crops, credit cards will also be made available to those rearing cows and their progeny to enable them to manage expenses on their care

Punjab records 379 farm fire cases, maximum 66 in Sangrur district

The state registered the current season's biggest spike in farm fires on Friday with 587 cases. Sangrur had reported the highest number of 79 cases

Centre begins affordable grain distribution in Bengaluru to curb price rise

Bharath rice is being sold at Rs 34, while the Bharath wheat flour Rs 30, Bharath Chana Dal Rs 70 and Bharath Moong Dal is being sold at just Rs 107

Bulk sale of onions stabilised prices across markets, says Centre

Second train carrying 840 tonnes of onions from Nashik reached Delhi on Wednesday

Nafed transports 840 tonne of buffer onion to Delhi to control price rise

The government on Wednesday said about 840 tonne of buffer onion arrived via rail at Delhi's Kishanganj railway station, as part of its multi-pronged strategy to control prices.

Opposition targets Haryana govt over farmers facing DAP fertiliser shortage

Long queues of farmers have been seen at some places in the state and even the police had to be called in for crowd management

Crop prices show mixed trend in relation to their respective MSPs

Though food inflation has been running high largely due to a spike in vegetable prices, when it comes to cereals, oilseeds and pulses the picture is slightly mixed

Punjab reports 219 fresh farm fires, bringing season's total to 2,356

On Tuesday, 219 farm fires were recorded in the state. Ferozepur reported maximum incidents at 45, followed by Sangrur at 38 and Patiala at 22, as per the data

Centre procures 6.06 mn tonne paddy in Punjab, Rs 12,200 cr paid to farmers

In a statement, union food ministry said, "as of 28th October 2024, a total quantity of 65.75 lakh tonnes of paddy has arrived in the mandis out of which 60.63 lakh tonnes have been procured

Over 35% FPCs process multiple documents for registration: Survey

Access to crop insurance and agricultural machinery was limited, with 50 per cent of FPCs lacking crop insurance and 61 per cent without access to agricultural machinery