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Cotton growers' body seeks Rs 500 cr for drip irrigation in rainfed areas

The association's president, Atul Ganatra said that around 67 per cent of India's cotton is produced in rain-fed areas

Govt launches 10k agri cooperatives, aims for 200k target in 5 yrs: Shah

In the second phase, NABARD will create 45,000 M-PACS, NDDB will establish 46,000 dairy cooperatives and NFDB 5,500 fishery cooperatives. State governments will form about 25,000 new cooperatives

Wheat acreage matches normal area, raising hopes of regular harvest

With the weather expected to turn cold in north India and a forecast of mild showers, it should augur well for the standing crop

Centre to launch toll-free farmer helpline in 2025 to address grievances

To cater to the linguistic diversity of the farming community, the helpline will support grievance registration in 22 official languages

Nano urea demand pegged at 2.36 mn bottles for rabi season; max in UP

The country currently has six operational nano urea plants with a combined annual capacity of 27.22 crore bottles

Sugar production to hit by weather, export prospects dwindle: Isma

The production could fall to around 27 million metric tons from the last year's 32 million tons and below annual consumption of more than 29 million tons, said India head of a global trade house

Haryana govt notifies procurement of 24 crops at minimum support price

The state cabinet of the previous government, which was also headed by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, already approved the proposal of buying 10 additional crops at MSP

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