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Non-basmati rice bore the brunt of export restrictions imposed in 2023

Ministers to review rice export restrictions amid rising central pool stocks and growing ethanol demand as non-basmati traders hit hardest since curbs began in August 2023

Fruit inflation soars: Mangoes up 37%, other summer fruits also affected

Persistent heat and uneven monsoon distribution and a surge in demand have resulted in reduced production of fruits and higher prices

Govt asks retailers to cut profit margins on pulses for relief to consumers

The meeting, chaired by Nidhi Khare, Secretary, the Department of Consumer Affairs, also reviewed compliance with the stock limits for tur and chana

Will head towards Delhi whenever Shambhu border opens: Farmer leader

His statement came days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the Haryana government to open the barricades at the Shambhu border on "experimental basis"

Farmers rush to plant summer crops amid above-average monsoon rainfall

Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant summer crops

Climate-resistant seeds likely to cover 25% kharif paddy area in 2024

ICAR working on releasing 100 seed varieties and 100 technologies in 100 days

Tomato varieties with longer shelf life might counter sky-high prices

The hybrid technology has been licensed to 11 companies, which are estimated to have made a turnover of Rs 3,600 crore from seed sales during 2012-22

Kerala govt allocates Rs 100 cr for subsidised essential commodities

This fund will be used to distribute essential commodities at a 35 per cent reduced price through Supplyco stores, benefiting the people of the state

Pulses output rises by 35% to 3.25 million tonnes in Uttar Pradesh

India imports 15 per cent of its annual pulses consumption owing to a gap between domestic demand and supply, which translates into higher retail prices

Govt aims to cover 25% of kharif paddy area with climate-resilient seeds

The move comes as erratic rainfall patterns have become increasingly common in recent years, threatening rice production in the country.

Scindia launches NE-RACE portal, mobile app for farmers in northeast

The NERACE app is intended to support agricultural and horticultural products such as spices, fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals, and minor forest products

Govt's 100-day agenda: Work contracts likely to be offered on GeM

GeM is in the process of finalising a proposal and sending it to the commerce and industry ministry that will thereafter seek the union Cabinet's approval

Union agri minister assures support to Bihar farmers to propel growth

Chouhan assured that Bihar farmers would receive unwavering support at the national level, advocating for synergistic efforts between the Centre and the state to propel agricultural growth

On Budget table: 100% MSP for oilseeds, pulses; Centre may tweak PM-AASHA

India's dependence on imports for meeting its domestic demand for edible oils has increased during the last few decades and roughly 60 percent of domestic consumption is met through imports

Urad prices softening in wholesale market after supply boost: Govt

The area under coverage for urad has reached 5.37 lakh hectare till July 5 of this ongoing Kharif season compared to 3.67 lakh hectare last year

Govt allows FCI to sell wheat from stocks to flour millers, biscuit makers

Last year, FCI began selling wheat to private players in June. It sold a little more than 10 million metric tons in the fiscal year to March 2024, a record sale from state reserves

557 farmers ended lives in 6 months this year in Maha's Amravati: Govt

A report prepared by the Amravati divisional commissionerate said a total of 557 farmers committed suicide in the division from January to June in 2024

Tomato prices surge to Rs 90 per kg in Delhi markets amid supply woes

The rates of tomatoes have also gone up in the major wholesale vegetable markets of Delhi, including Azadpur Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi, and Okhla Sabzi Mandi

Agricultural input companies see demand surge as sowing gathers pace

Kharif plantation till July 5 over 14% higher than area covered during the same period last year

Paddy sowing up 19% so far this year, acreage of Arhar, Urad up sharply

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