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2020-21 rabi foodgrains output may surpass previous record: Agriculture Minister Tomar

PTI Mr. Tomar said the country’s agriculture sector performed well during 2020 as foodgrains production rose to a record in the kharif season with farmers working hard despite the COVID-19 pandemic and proving their relevance.

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Govt. extends relaxed norms for onion imports till Jan. 31

PTI Onion prices have started moderating to some extent in some parts of the country with the arrival of the new crop.

According to a survey conducted by LocalCircles, 71% of citizens said they were paying more than ₹50 per kg for tomato, ₹40 per kg for potato and ₹50 per kg for onion.

High onion, potato, tomato prices pinch household budgets: survey

Special Correspondent 70% families paid 25-100% more for essential vegetables

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Centre steps in to check onion prices, to offer buffer stock to States and UTs

Special Correspondent The Centre is offering onion from the buffer stock stored at Nashik, Maharasthra, at the procured rate of ₹26-28 per kg to States.

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Centre offloads seized pulses to hold priceline

Rabi crop sowing

Export of oilmeals

A model in mixed farming

Centre may de-canalise urea imports

Centre hikes support price of rabi pulses to boost production

Centre calls meet to ward off labour trouble after Kerala stir

The Centre plans to hold a meeting shortly with the Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments following information about the likelihood of a

Cotton production expected to decline

Cotton production for the 2015-2016 (October to September) season is estimated to be 365 lakh bales, which is about 15 lakh bales less than the

Bio-char, compost tea are the new recipe

The use of bio-char in the growing medium and the aerated activated compost tea as nutritional supplement has been a huge success.

India to emerge as largest cotton producer

Trade estimates suggest that the production will be around 400 lakh bales of 170 kg each, taking India to the first position.

Pulses buffer stock

The Agriculture Ministry has moved a proposal to create a buffer stock of 3.5 lakh tonnes of lentils during the current 2015-16 crop year through >

India may need to import 10 million tonnes of pulses

Considering deficit in rainfall, it is expected that production of pulses for the year would decline slightly to 17 million tonnes.

Weak monsoon to moderate fertiliser growth in second half

Fertiliser volumes posted a healthy 15 per cent year-on-year growth during first five months of this fiscal to 22.86 million tonnes, driven largely by

Rabi crop sowing operations begin

As per details given by the Ministry of Agriculture sowing of rabi crops has started in some parts of the country. The total area sown under rabi

A model to conserve indigenous paddy varieties

The system brought down input costs — two to four kg of seeds per acre against 30 kg needed for fertiliser-based, water-intensive farming

Customs duty on wheat increased to 25%

The Food Ministry had proposed raising import duty to cut imports and protect the domestic market.

Toor dal prices shoot up to Rs. 200/kg

In the same time last year, prices were Rs 85/kg. Prices this year continue to soar despite government taking measures.

Vegetable oils import up

Import of vegetable oils during September 2015 has risen by 16 per cent to 12.16 lakh tonnes from 10.48 lakh tonnes in September 2014, consisting of

Sunday farming a new mantra for farming enthusiasts

Hundreds of progressive youth and students in Kerala state have been harnessing agri-technologies through Sundayfarming@gmail.com.

GM cotton: whitefly attack raises anxiety among farmers

PAU is now recommending farmers to sow traditional non-Bt varieties of American and indigenous cotton

Wholesale onion prices fall below Rs. 30/kg at Lasalgaon

State-owned MMTC has contracted 2,000 tonnes of imported onion from China and Egypt on behalf of the government to boost availability and check prices.

Deficiency of rainfall may hit rural income

Even though deficiency of rainfall is likely to impact rural economy, as vulnerability of domestic farm sector continues, its impact on food prices is

Kisan to provide accurate data on crop yields

To fasten payment of crop insurance claims to farmers, the Centre has launched a pilot programme Kisan, which will use satellite and drone-based

Sugar output expected to decline in 2015-16

India, world’s second largest sugar producer, is likely to witness a shortfall in production in the current sugar year (October-September). According

Towards robust native breeds

Cattle fairs will create better awareness of native breeds and current trends in animal husbandry. The absence of such fairs forces breeders to get cattle from other States.

As tur prices touch Rs. 150 a kg., government presses panic button

The crisis appears to be more in the availability of tur and urad dals as total pulses production dipped to 17.2 million tonnes last year as against 19.25 million tonnes in the previous year.

A new variety of chicks for rural community

Rajasri birds are less susceptible to diseases by virtue of having desi fowl inheritance

Soyabean output estimated at 86 lakh tonnes

The production estimates of Soybean during kharif 2015 is put at 86.43 lakh tonnes, which is 3.57 lakh tonnes lower (3.97 per cent), according to the

Government initiates ‘grow safe food’ campaign

Aims to create awareness on judicious and proper use of pesticides

Sugar export boost plan looks flawed: Traders

India has been pushing mills to sell sugar in the international market and use the proceeds to clear huge debts.

Kharif crop sowing crosses 1,026 lakh hectares

Areas under pulses, coarse cereals and oilseeds register a rise

For farmers, by farmers

The participant farmers mulled the idea of forming a company for themselves, primarily to address farm issues, instead of looking to the government for help

Risks grow for global sugar market as India’s cane crop wilts

Thousands of acres of India’s sugar crop are suffering severe damage from a faltering monsoon, with some farmers in the world’s second-biggest grower

‘We are in a depressed state’, says SISMA President

With reports that deficient monsoon this year could have an impact on sugarcane production, Palani G. Periasamy, President of the South Indian Sugar

Government releases kharif crops production estimates

The cumulative rainfall during the current monsoon season has been deficient by 15 per cent (higher than rainfall deficit of 12 per cent in 2014-15).

Hydroponic fodder to revitalise dairy sector

The spiralling cost of packaged cattle feeds adds to the cost of dairy farming

Oilmeals exports fall in August

The export of oilmeals during August 2015 is reported at just 91,834 tonnes against 1.57 lakh tonnes in August 2014, that is, a decline of 42 per

IFMR Capital bets on agri-finance

IFMR Capital, the Chennai-based non-banking finance company (NBFC), will be focussing on agricultural finance, a new asset class. There are 8-10 NBFCs

Spices Board to open signature outlets in foreign markets

Designed in Indian ethnic style, the signature stalls sell wide range of products consisting of more than 30 spices and culinary herbs

Oilmeals exports fall by 42 p.c. in August

On sharp decline in soyabean meal shipments, says Mumbai-based Solvent Extractors Association.

Sustainable agricultural practices

Solvay, an international chemical group and a leader in guar derivatives has teamed up with L’Oréal in a scalable three-year project to teach and

Makes farming a profitable venture

An edible food forest raised on zero-cost principle

Kharif sowing reaches 999 lakh hectares

The total area sown under kharif as on September 4, 2015 has reached 998.67 lakh hectares compared to 979.40 lakh hectare last year at this time,

Coffee exports up 14% in Apr-Aug

Coffee production for the current marketing year is expected to touch a new peak of 3.56 lakh tonnes.

Help for hi-tech farm entrepreneurs

Considering its potential, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation has identified hi-tech farming and farm-based enterprises and start-ups for

Tools to reap profits

‘Super Bazaar’ brings all farming needs under one roof.

Kharif sowing crosses 967 lakh hectares

According to the latest data, the area under pulses and oilseed has increased during the period under reference.

Spinning a success story

A total of 38 coconut producer companies have been formed, with Kerala accounting for 23, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka six each and Andhra Pradesh three

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