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Govt imposes stock holding limits on wheat to check hoarding, price rise

Under the new rules, retail outlets and individual stores of big chain retailers are allowed to stock up to 10 tonnes of wheat, an official statement said

Financial impact of transition to green ammonia for fertiliser production

There is a large difference in the cost of production between grey and green ammonia

Himachal sets target of producing about 970,000 metric tons of kharif crops

Paddy is to be sown on 73 thousand hectares, pulses on 18 thousand hectares and food grains like ragi on 12,700 hectares in the Kharif season, the spokesperson said

Govt buys 71K tons of onion for buffer stock; expects retail prices to ease

According to data compiled by the department of consumer affairs, the all-India average onion retail prices stood at Rs 38.67 per kg on Friday

Share of crops declines; livestock and fishing up in agri GVO: NSO

Share of fruits, vegetables has risen from 24.1 per cent to 28.2 per cent between 2011-12 and 2022-23

Govt committed to procure pulses at MSP to boost production: Agri minister

The move aims to encourage crop diversification and achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production by 2027

Govt weighs policy intervention to stabilise rising wheat prices

Prices of wheat and wheat flour have increased by up to Rs 2 per kg from a year ago, according to the official data

MSP increase alone may not boost pulses and oilseeds output, shows data

Data reveals that between 2014-15 and 2020-21, despite a 37 percent increase in MSP for paddy, the acreage under the crop decreased only marginally, by around 2.5 percent

India's basmati rice exports might remain flat in FY25, says KRBL CFO

KRBL mainly sells packaged basmati rice domestically and in the export market, with 'India Gate' being its flagship brand

Rice export prices climb to near three-month high as demand picks up

India on Wednesday raised the price at which it will buy new-season common rice paddy from farmers by 5.4% to 2,300 rupees ($27) per 100 kg

Uttar Pradesh government to connect agri startups with ONDC, e-NAM

"The idea is to develop UP as the veritable food basket of India and ensure benefits of government schemes reach farmers," a state government spokesperson said

Centre hikes Kharif MSP by 5-12.7%; paddy raised by Rs 117 per quintal

The new MSP for paddy is Rs 2,300 per quantal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif crops, farmers to gain Rs 35,000 cr more

Minister Vaishnaw said the two terms of the Modi government had laid a strong base of economic growth and significant decisions would be taken in the third term for the benefit of people

Shivraj Singh Chouhan bats for effective implementation of govt schemes

During review meetings, the minister also highlighted issues such as eligibility criteria for pension schemes and irregularities in the formation of DISHA committees

Minister Chouhan calls for timely input supplies ahead of kharif season

He called for linking agricultural education with farming practices to better utilise the skills of those with higher education in agriculture sciences

Jharkhand to waive farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh, will impact 191,000 farmers

Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh on Friday said the state government has decided to waive farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh, in an effort to give relief to over 1.91 lakh farmers.

Prices of tur, chana, urad dals to soften from July on good monsoon: Govt

Imports of these three pulses will also increase from next month, she said adding this would help augment domestic supply

High shipping costs impact Vietnam's rice rates; Indian variant steady

Demand continues to come in from regular customers in Indonesia and the Philippines, said a Bangkok-based trader, adding that new demand and additional crops would come in July

India has sufficient wheat stocks, no plans to change import duty: Govt

"Suitable interventions, as warranted, shall be undertaken to ensure that there is no hoarding by unscrupulous elements and the price remains stable," the statement said

Tractor sales harvest early monsoon benefits in FY25, shows revival signs

Companies report a buoyant sentiment among farmers with the onset of the monsoon