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April 18, 2024 3:50 PM

India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

India's pulses imports in fiscal 2024 surged 84% year-on-year to their highest level in six years after lower production prompted India to allow duty-free imports of red lentils and yellow peas, government and industry officials said on Thursday. ...

April 5, 2024 5:10 PM

India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained ties

India has allowed limited exports of essential commodities, including sugar, wheat, rice, and onions, to the Maldives, the government said on Friday, even as ties between Male and New Delhi remained tense amid rising Chinese influence. India, a lead...

April 3, 2024 5:21 PM

India’s rapeseed output likely to hit record high in 2024 on expanded area

India's rapeseed and mustard output is likely to rise 7% from last year to a record 12.09 million metric tons in 2024, helped mainly by a larger planting area, a leading industry body said on Wednesday. Higher rapeseed output will help the world's b...

April 1, 2024 9:42 AM

First consignment of Indian onion expected to arrive in Bangladesh tonight: Bangladesh Commerce Minister

The first consignment of Indian onion is expected to arrive in Bangladesh by Sunday night and would be sold to the consumers at Taka 40 per kilogram (kg) at retail level, said Bangladesh State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu. "A total of ...

March 20, 2024 5:59 PM

MoU signed between ICAR and Dhanuka Agritech Limited to boost agricultural technology

In a move to enhance agricultural practices, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday. The agreement was signed by Deputy Director General (Agricultural E...

March 12, 2024 11:38 AM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates National Speed Breeding Crop Facility in Mohali

Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Monday inaugurated the first-of- its-kind "National Speed Breeding Crop Facility" at the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) in Mohali. The facility will help farmers i...

March 7, 2024 3:37 PM

PM Modi unveils Rs 5,000 crore agriculture development project in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched initiatives worth nearly Rs 5,000 crore at Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium on Thursday, with the aim of boosting the agri-economy in Jammu and Kashmir. This was PM Modi's first trip to Kashmir after the abrogation of ...

March 7, 2024 8:59 AM

PM Modi to participate in ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme in Srinagar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir today (Thursday) where he will unveil development projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore and address a public meeting. He will participate in the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashm...

March 1, 2024 8:02 AM

PM KISAN benefits worth over Rs 3 lakh crore transferred to farmers so far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has achieved yet another milestone, underscoring its commitment to bolstering the welfare of Indian farmers. With the recent addition of 90 lakh new benefici...

February 29, 2024 5:58 PM

Union Cabinet approves nutrient based subsidy rates for Kharif Season 2024

The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the proposal put forth by the Department of Fertilizers. This approval pertains to the fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif Season of 2024, spanning from April 1st, 2024, to September 30...

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