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Centre's draft farm policy looks to restore state autonomy in agri-markets

Following the repeal of the 2021 farm laws, a new policy looks to pass the baton of enacting wide-ranging agricultural reforms to states, a position that they held earlier

India likely to produce record high sugar next year, could revive exports

Indian exports could cap global sugar prices, traders said, by increasing supplies in the world market at a time when dry weather is widely expected to reduce shipments from top producer Brazil

Tracking the fields: Wheat sowing maintains momentum, mustard still down

Mustard acreage was down as farmers seem to be shifting towards other crops due to better returns

Wheat sowing up 2.28% while oilseeds acreage falls 4.34% in ongoing winters

Pulses acreage increased marginally to 120.65 lakh hectares as on December 6 of this rabi season from 115.70 lakh hectares in the previous year, with gram covering 86.09 lakh hectares and lentil 14.75

Natural farming in mission mode, but is it a workable alternative?

While the government is looking to push natural farming, which is different from organic farming, contrasting studies question the scalability and viability of the practice

Farmers seek low taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM

The two-hour meeting saw a detailed discussion of proposals, aimed at addressing multiple challenges in the agricultural sector, with key demands focusing on financial relief and market reforms

BARC launches high-yield, climate-resilient varieties of wheat, rice

Developed using radiation-based mutation breeding techniques, these non-GMO crop varieties are set to revolutionise agriculture across

Centre committed to purchase all farm produce at MSP: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The assertion came on a day when farmers embarked on a foot march to Delhi with a charter of demands, which includes a legal backing to MSP

Modi govt will purchase all farm produce at MSP: Agri minister Shivraj

The assertion came on a day when farmers are planning to embark on a foot march to Delhi with their demands

Centre says talks are the only solution as farmers march to Delhi on Friday

The administration has already imposed Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, restricting assembly of five or more persons in the district and issued notices at the protest site

Iffco seeks govt nod to launch new nano NPK fertiliser in retail market

Iffco's MD U S Awasthi said the cooperative will launch nano NPK product, which is in granule form, after the necessary approval from the government

India sugar prices hit 18-month low, mills struggle to make cane payments

The fall in prices is prompting industry to demand immediate revision in minimum selling price (MSP) to limit losses, which will improve mills' margins and allow them to make timely cane payments

Govt acted to boost domestic DAP supply amid disruptions: Anupriya Patel

That apart, Patel said, regular coordination was made with the state governments, the port authorities, the ministry of railways and even the fertilizer companies to ensure faster dispatch

As DAP sales dip, farmers turn to more beneficial NPKS, shows data

MOP sales buck trend, rise 20% in kharif 2024

Farmers are in distress, there is a need for introspection: V-P Dhankhar

He asserted that farmers are in distress and resorting to agitations, and this situation does not augur well for overall well-being of the country

No blanket ban on Indian shrimp in US, curbs only on wild-caught shrimp

Govt said that restrictions are specifically targeted at wild-caught shrimp, primarily due to concerns regarding sea turtle conservation

Rabi acreage larger than last year for most crops; mustard down, shows data

The drop in mustard acreage could be attributed to low price realisation by oilseed farmers, especially those growing soybean and groundnut in the kharif season

BJD, Cong MLAs express concern over potato scarcity in Odisha Assembly

The issue was raised during the Zero Hour by Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, who held the state government "responsible" for the potato scarcity in the state and rising prices

Piyush Goyal interacts with representatives of tea industry in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Industry Minister Bimal Bora were also present on the occasion along with stakeholders, including buyers, producers and small tea growers

Farmer leader Dallewal sits on fast-unto-death at Khanauri border

Dallewal replaced Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, who on Saturday ended his fast-unto-death, which he began on November 26