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Govt extends time period for stock limits on tur, urad by 2 months

As per the notification issued by the Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry, the stock limits for wholesalers and big chain retailers at the depot have been reduced from 200 tonne to 50 tonne each

Investments in Indian agri-tech startups fell 45% between FY22-FY23: Report

"Investors are likely to continue being cautious and direct their limited funding towards established business models, such as follow-on funding for companies in the mid-stream agri-tech category"

Paddy acreage rises by 3% to 411.52 lakh hectares, pulses area down 5%

Area under paddy has gone up nearly 3 per cent so far in the ongoing kharif sowing season to 411.52 lakh hectare, while pulses acreage declined 5 per cent, according to the agriculture ministry data

Centre directs sugar traders to disclose stocks to check hoarding

Centre directed sugar retailers, wholesalers, processors to disclose their stocks on a weekly basis on a government portal as a proactive measure to combat hoarding and speculation

India's soybean production may drop due to erratic rain: Industry officials

India uses soybeans to manufacture soyoil, which helps the country cut its hefty edible oil imports, while the by-product soymeal is used for animal feed and exported mainly to Southeast Asia

Odisha CM disburses Rs 900 cr for farmers under income assistance scheme

An amount of Rs 2,000 each was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 43.88 lakh small and marginal farmers and other 68,750 landless Odisha farmers

Onion traders in Nashik district go on indefinite strike, suspend auctions

Trade sources suggest an immediate price hike of Rs 2 per kilogram due to the abrupt disruption in supplies

Rajasthan govt charts plan for export promotion of agricultural commodities

The state is one of the top producers of mustard, moth beans, bajra, guar, and Isabgol

Paddy area up 2.71% so far in kharif season, pulse acreage down slightly

In the kharif season of the 2022-23 crop year (July-June), sowing begins with the onset of southwest monsoon from June and harvesting from October

Tea cos to witness 8% fall in revenue on decline in exports: Crisil Ratings

The tea industry is likely to witness an 8 per cent year-on-year decline this fiscal due to decreasing export volume following the rise in supply from Sri Lanka, a report said on Friday.

Govt further cuts stock limit on wheat traders, retailers amid price rise

Three months back on June 12, the government had imposed a stock limit of 3,000 tonnes on these wheat players till March 2024

Tea auction system not helping in optimum price discovery in N India: CTTA

The Bharat auction system was introduced in Kolkata, Guwahati and Siliguri from April this year replacing old the English auction system

India sent 50,000 MTs of wheat, 28 tonnes of disaster relief to Afghanistan

Amid worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, India said it delivered 50,000 MTs of wheat, 28 tons of disaster relief and 200 tons of medicines, vaccines and other medical items to the country

685 farmer suicides in Marathwada so far; agri min's home district on top

The arid region in central Maharashtra consists of eight districts -- Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Nanded, Osmanabad, Hingoli and Latur

Indian sugar production concerns drive local prices to 6-year high

This could add to food inflation and discourage New Delhi from allowing sugar exports, supporting global prices which are near their highest in more than a decade

Centre for second PLI scheme for processing millet-based foods: Official

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an ICC event here, Praveen said that in the first round of the PLI scheme which started last financial year, quantum of assistance involved was Rs 800 crore

Rajasthan govt to boost organic farming, provide subsidies to farmers

The state government will also set up an organic products mart in Jaipur and Jodhpur at a cost of around Rs 100 crore

Sowing of paddy rises around 4% and pulses down 8.53% this season

A report by Bank of Baroda pegs upto 4 per cent rise in kharif rice output, but 12 pc decline in pulses production

Ashok Gehlot plans to ramp up micro irrigation system in Rajasthan

During the next two years, 40,000 farmers will be given subsidies for 16,000 km of pipeline in the state

Farmers to be 'urja daata' as demand for ethanol to grow in India: Gadkari

The ethanol industry is a boon for farmers. The demand for ethanol will grow in the country. It will change the agriculture economy of India