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Uttar Pradesh government plans clusters to meet farm exports target

The state government plans to leverage the Centre's Rs 1,800 crore Clean Plant Programme to enhance the quality of horticultural exports

Sugar industry fears new norms likely to bring back old restrictions

Joint meeting of all associations to be convened to form a common response before September deadline

India's palm oil output may face winter chill: Malaysian scientist

Harikrishna said that in India winter is the main concern in getting optimum yields as when the temperature drops palms get stressed and start producing male flowers

Govt plans to review 6-decade-old sugar production, pricing norms

The ministry has invited stakeholders' comments on the draft by September 23

FSSAI emphasises need to prohibit use of pesticides to ensure food safety

FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao "discussed the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to address concerns over pesticide usage".

'Huge potential to increase agri collaboration between India, Africa'

Sahney, who is also a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, said this while addressing a session on India-Africa Business Conclave here on August 22

PM Narendra Modi to give out 1.1 million certificates to Lakhpati Didis

Chouhan said that several Didis will have their certificates delivered to their place of residence

Food inflation likely to drop in coming months on good harvest: Govt report

The steady progress in the southwest monsoon has supported summer sown crops, finance ministry said in its monthly economic report

Union govt urges states to adopt new tech initiatives for better farm data

Addressing a national conference here, Chaturvedi emphasised the need for continuous collaboration between the central and state governments to enhance the quality of agricultural statistics

India permits export of 200k tonne of non-basmati white rice to Malaysia

India has earlier also allowed these exports to countries like Nepal, Cameroon, Cote D' Ivore, Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Seychelles

Flour mills urge govt to release wheat stocks as prices hit 9 months peak

Last year the government started selling wheat from its reserves in June, and between June 2023 and March 2024 it sold a record amount of nearly 10 million metric tons from stocks

Arhar, maize, groundnut, soybean, sugarcane acreage top their normal levels

Easing maize supply woes would also benefit user industries like poultry feed, starch, and ethanol

Paddy, pulses sowing area increases by 6% to 36.905 mn hectare: Govt

Sowing of paddy, the main kharif crop, begins with the onset of southwest monsoon in June, and harvesting takes place from September

African swine fever causes Rs 800 cr worth loss to Mizoram pig farmers

In a written reply to a question, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister C Lalsawivunga said that 57,217 pigs died of ASF and 43,159 others were culled to prevent the spread of the disease

Can maize maintain its newfound supremacy in ethanol production?

Some reports say the maize-based industry has demanded immediate imports of 5 million tonnes of duty-free imports to tide over the supply crunch

AI push: Farmers reap better quality and yield, but challenges remain

The Indian govt is also promoting use of AI to help farmers increase their productivity

Punjab sees 12.58% growth in basmati cultivation area during kharif season

The cultivation of long-grain rice has expanded to 6.71 lakh hectares currently, a significant increase from 5.96 lakh hectares during the previous kharif season, the minister said

Centre launches new decision support system for agriculture sector

Krishi-DSS provides seamless access to comprehensive all-India data

Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads agriculture ministry in developed India pledge

Chouhan expressed confidence in his team's abilities, praising their talent, work ethic, and energy

Kharif sowing over in Rajasthan, all eyes on sky as rain may queer pitch

70% of guar comes from Rajasthan, rain may hit the crop