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October 31, 2023 12:50 PM

Onion prices dip after Centre imposes export curbs

Onion prices in Maharashtra declined after the imposition of export restrictions by the central government, which set a minimum export price (MEP) of $800 last Saturday. A recent supply shortage triggered by an inadequate monsoon has pushed up onion...

October 29, 2023 12:19 PM

Kharif Acreage sees increase, yet crop output estimates lowered amid weak monsoon

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently released the first advance estimates for the production of major Kharif crops in the 2023-24 season, anticipating food grain production in the country to exceed 1,485 lakh metric tonnes. Notabl...

October 19, 2023 1:58 PM

Record rising food grain production in India 2022-23

Last year's good monsoon rains helped, output of both Food grain and horticulture production hit a record high in the July 2022 to June 2023 crop year, with an estimated production of 330 million tons and 352 million tons, respectively. While food...

October 18, 2023 4:21 PM

India extends sugar export restrictions until further orders

India has announced an extension of the export restrictions on sugar, effective beyond October 31, 2023, and until further notice, as per a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on Wednesday. The export limitations pertain t...

October 9, 2023 5:28 PM

16th Agriculture Science Congress to generate scientific discourse

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala will inaugurate the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi on October 10. Renowned agricultural economists, scientists, policymakers, academic...

October 5, 2023 12:19 PM

National Turmeric Board to further promote India’s turmeric exports & farmers’ interest

Over the years, the Indian government has taken several measures and initiatives to boost the export of one of the most common Indian spices, found in almost every Indian kitchen. Haldi or turmeric is largely produced and consumed in India. According...

October 5, 2023 11:15 AM

Cabinet approves revised cost for completion of North Koel Reservoir Project in Bihar & Jharkhand

The North Koel Reservoir Project is a major inter-state irrigation initiative with its command area spanning the states of Bihar and Jharkhand. The project comprises a dam on the North Koel river near Kutku village in Latehar district, Jharkhand, alo...

September 29, 2023 2:22 PM

India fast turning food loss challenges into opportunities: FAO

Food insecurity, hunger, and environmental degradation are being aggravated by food loss and waste, globally. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that – in terms of economic value - 14% of the world’s food ...

September 28, 2023 3:36 PM

MS Swaminathan, father of India’s Green Revolution passes away

Dr MS Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist, also popularly known as the Father of Green Revolution, died at the age of 98 due to age-related health issues. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Dr Swaminathan. Dr Swaminatha...

September 26, 2023 2:49 PM

President Biden sounds alarm on hunger risk amid government shutdown

In a meeting focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, US President Joe Biden issued a stark warning about the potential repercussions if Congress fails to fund the federal government. He emphasized that such a failure could have grave...

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