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SC notice to Centre on plea alleging overuse of pesticides on crops

Senior advocate Anitha Shenoy told the court that the petitioner has collected data from across the country showing a very high number of deaths due to pesticides

Wheat purchases by govt at 25.4 mn tonnes, 1.5% lower than last year

However, trade and industry officials say the world's second-biggest wheat producer won't be able to achieve its procurement target of 30-32 million tons

Number of Agri startups jumps multifold to 7,000 in last 9 years: Report

The report commended the government's decade-long efforts, acknowledging a comprehensive approach that has borne fruit

Research bodies call for slashing CCEs to hasten farm yield estimates

Studies are being done on how number of CCEs could be lowered without compromising on accuracy, credibility

Two govt insurance schemes for fisherfolk to be merged from June

Coverage of Rs 2 lakh was offered under PMSBY while a coverage of Rs 5 lakh was offered under GAIS

Wheat stocks in govt warehouses at 16-year low after record state sale

At the start of the month wheat reserves in state stores totalled 26 million metric tons, down from 29 million metric tons in May 2023, according to the state-run Food Corporation of India

India likely to export almost 18 million tonnes of rice in 2024-25: USDA

Supplies increase year to year on record production at 527.6 million tons that more than offsets lower beginning stocks

Uttar Pradesh govt plans to promote agri startups, introduce AI in farming

The Yogi Adityanath government is also planning to host a global farmers' summit 'Krishi Bharat' in November 2024 in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry

Every rupee invested in agri research yields Rs 13.85, says study

After research comes agriculture extension activities which give the second best return on investment at 7.40 rupees for every one rupee invested

Madhya Pradesh farmers struggle to make the most of soaring wheat prices

In poll season, dwindling wheat production is a matter of political debate

Govt lifts ban on onion exports; imposes min export price of $550 per tonne

In August last year, India had imposed a 40% export duty on onions up to December 31, 2023

Centre imposes 40% duty on export of onions with effect from May 4

Besides, it has extended the duty exemption on imports of yellow peas covered by the bill of entry issued on or before October 31, 2024

Sugarcane payments in Uttar Pradesh top Rs 30,000 crore for 2023-24

The 121 operating mills in UP, with a combined cane crushing capacity of 0.84 million tonnes (mt) crushed per day (TCD), have so far crushed 98 mt of the cash crop, producing 10.33 mt of sugar

Gujarat High Court rules mango pulp attracts 12% GST since July 2017

The court said that the item is covered by the category-mangoes other than sliced and dried

Govt buys 19.6 mn tonne wheat, more than annual demand for welfare schemes

FCI has relaxed quality norms in many states including MP to ensure farmers get MSP for their crops

BJP's agri manifesto for Lok Sabha polls: The perils and the promise

Significant progress in production, yields, area of pulses and oilseed in FY19-23

Govt extends approval for use of drones for spraying pesticides for 1 year

'The drone technology helps in immense water savings along with being a step towards precision agriculture,'

Govt allows exports of specified quantity of white onion via three ports

The exports are allowed from Mundra Port, Pipavav Port and Nhava Sheva/JNPT Port

Rice export prices fell to 3-month low on shrinking demand, ample supplies

India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $528-$536 per ton this week, down from last week's $538-$546. Prices hit a record high of $560 last month

Western Rajasthan sees large scale production of pomegranates, potatoes

According to agriculture experts, the young and educated farmers of Rajasthan are experimenting and abandoning the traditional crops in their fields