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As farm labour diminishes, mechanisation is key for India’s agri-sector growth, says Mahindra & Mahindra’s Sikka
July 10, 2024
As farm labour diminishes, mechanisation is key for India’s agri-sector growth, says Mahindra & Mahindra’s Sikka
With diminishing agricultural labour in the country, farm mechanisation has become one of the essential components for the growth of…
Farmers from flood-ravaged northern States to gather in Chandigarh to press for special package, compensation from Centre
July 10, 2024
Farmers from flood-ravaged northern States to gather in Chandigarh to press for special package, compensation from Centre
File photo of a farmer protecting his dry paddy from rains by covering it in plastic sheet | Photo Credit:…
Pulses prices may spiral as deficient rain mars sowing
July 10, 2024
Pulses prices may spiral as deficient rain mars sowing
Pulses for sale at a shop in Delhi. Prices of pulses have risen sharply, speeding to 13.3% in July from…
Onion auction to remain closed indefinitely in Nashik wholesale markets to protest 40% duty on export: Traders
July 10, 2024
Onion auction to remain closed indefinitely in Nashik wholesale markets to protest 40% duty on export: Traders
File photo of women packing onion at a godown in Pimpalgaon, Nashik | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Traders in Nashik…
Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice
July 10, 2024
Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice
The government has imposed a 20% duty on the export of parboiled rice, a move aimed at maintaining adequate local…
Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?
July 10, 2024
Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?
The government will also be offloading its onion stocks in various wholesale markets to reduce retail prices | Photo Credit:…
The government imposes restrictions on the export of Basmati rice
July 10, 2024
The government imposes restrictions on the export of Basmati rice
The Union Commerce Ministry has directed the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority to hold consultations with Basmati…
Farmers to approach Supreme Court against India-US deal on poultry
July 10, 2024
Farmers to approach Supreme Court against India-US deal on poultry
September 12, 2023 11:07 pm | Updated September 13, 2023 10:33 am IST – New Delhi There are concerns that…
Govt. limits wheat stocks to control price rise, hoarding
July 10, 2024
Govt. limits wheat stocks to control price rise, hoarding
A worker carries a ladder past sacks filled with wheat at a Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse in Punjab.…
Export bans and stocking limits: are they working? , Data
July 10, 2024
Export bans and stocking limits: are they working? , Data
A policy brief argued for a rational trade policy to contain food inflation which takes into account both consumers and…