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Lifting rice export curbs can help push agri exports over $50 bn in FY25

The official said export curbs on rice, wheat, and sugar impact agri exports to the tune of about $6-7 billion

Govt to offload more onions in markets to stabilise retail prices

According to government data, the retail price of onion is Rs 67 per kg in the national capital while the all-India average retail price of the kitchen staple is Rs 58 per kg

Indian wheat prices hit record high due to strong demand, supply crunch

The record prices are likely to lift retail inflation that surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by a jump in vegetable prices and dashing hopes of an interest rate cut by the RBI next month

Centre may raise purchase price of cane ethanol by up to Rs 3 per litre

A formal Cabinet note could be moved in a few days after GoM nod

The DAP gap: Is the ongoing shortage real, and can it be mitigated?

As supplies of DAP have got squeezed, more and more growers are opting for complexes - mainly combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and sulphur (NPKS) in various grades

Govt procures 12.1 mn tonnes paddy from Punjab so far, 65% of target

The central government has fixed an estimated target of 185 lakh tonnes for paddy procurement for the ongoing KMS (kharif marketing season) 2024-25 which will continue till November 30

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