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Budget 2025: Govt may raise farm allocation by over 15% to $20 billion

The additional cash would be directed to developing high-yielding seed varieties, increasing storage and supply infrastructure, and boosting production of pulse crops, oilseeds, vegetables, and dairy

From importer to exporter: How India took over the French fries market

India exported 135,877 tonnes of French fries valued at Rs 1,478.73 crore in 2023-24, marking a significant milestone in India's processed food industry

Sugar prices hit three-year low as govt allows 1 mn tonnes of exports

Although there had been speculation for weeks that exports would be allowed, the decision surprised some traders as this season's production is expected to fall below consumption

Agriculture ministry launches first-ever edible oil consumption survey

The initiative comes as India -- the world's largest consumer and importer of edible oils -- lacks recent data on consumption patterns

Agri research needs big boost, has to be more focused, say experts

Studies show that agri research has the highest RoI among farm-linked activities. Will ICAR get more funds in the Budget?

Centre proposes meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14 in Chandigarh

Following the announcement, leaders appealed to Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so that he can participate in the meeting

Some proposals received from Centre, will discuss it, say agitating farmers

Kotra's statement came following a two-hour-long meeting with the Union government officials over farmers' demands

Centre slashes FCI rice price by Rs 550 per quintal to Rs 2,250 for states

According to a Food Ministry order, state governments and state-run corporations can purchase up to 12 lakh tonnes, while ethanol distilleries are allowed to buy up to 24 lakh tonnes at a reduced rate

UP sugar mills want status-quo on SAP due to rising cost of production

Sugar season runs from October to September

Any subsidy given to farm sector must directly reach farmers: V-P Dhankhar

The V-P was delivering his address as chief guest at the inaugural event of Amrut Mahotsav and Alumni Meet of College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad

Centre procures record 1.37 mn tonnes of soybean under MSP scheme

The procurement, undertaken to protect farmers from falling prices, has surpassed all previous records, with the last highest procurement being 19,483 tonnes in 2018-19

Kashmir's saffron farmers experiment indoor cultivation amid climate change

Experts say rising temperatures and erratic rainfall pose a risk to saffron production, which has dropped from 8 metric tons in the financial year 2010-11 to 2.6 metric tons in 2023-24

Price fluctuations, export standards key hurdles for turmeric mkt: Report

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal formally launches National Turmeric Board

Wheat sowing up 1.38% to 32 million hectare in 2024-25 rabi season

According to the data, pulses' acreage remained flat at 139.81 lakh hectare as on January 14, compared to 139.11 lakh hectare in the year-ago period

Looking to double turmeric production to 2 million in 5 years: Piyush Goyal

The leading export markets for Indian turmeric are Bangladesh, UAE, USA and Malaysia

Centre to review agriculture situation every week: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Review to include crop condition, pest infestation, and weather conditions to give best value to farmers

Farmers' stir: Leaders of key farmers' groups to put up a united front

SKM, KMM and SKM (Non-Political) hold joint meeting

Centre extends soyabean procurement deadline in Maharashtra, Raj to Jan 31

The government has also permitted additional procurement of 25,000 tonnes from Telangana, which has already reached its initial target of 59,508 tonnes

Chhattisgarh govt grapples to achieve its paddy procurement target

The state government has set up 2,058 cooperative societies and 2,739 paddy procurement centres where farmers can sell their yield

Statsguru: Are consumers paying exorbitant price for farm products?

While one may take various commodities to gauge the additional prices consumers pay over wholesale rates, here we have assessed seven commodities