Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat
By Harish Damodaran Farmers, like all businessmen, are rational and risk-averse. Everything else being the same, they will choose to
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Despite record production, government wheat procurement in Punjab falls short of 2024 figures
by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Although Punjab has witnessed a bumper wheat crop this year, with the highest-ever productivity per hectare, the
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Global rice prices have hit a floor, but India’s supply glut will smother any gains
By Rajendra Jadhav Global rice prices, which have tumbled to multi-year lows, are unlikely to fall further with top exporter India’s
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Industry, farmers relieved as FTA excludes dairy items, rice
By Sandip Das The tariff concessions under the India-UK FTA for tea, spices, food items and marine products will help
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Explained: How ethanol from maize has ignited a Fuel vs. Feed debate
By Harish Damodaran Agriculture is a source of food, feed, fibre and fuel. Take cotton: The raw kapas bolls that
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Climate change reshapes Uttarakhand agriculture, pulses stay resilient: Report
By Ashutosh Mishra Pulses and spices are emerging as the backbone of hill agriculture in Uttarakhand, as farmers adapt to
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Telangana: 2,200 paddy bags seized at TG-AP border
Ina significant crackdown on illegal grain transport, authorities at the Vadapalli border check post in Damaracherlamandal of Nalgonda district intercepted
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Express view on domestic supply position on wheat: A Goldilocks moment
When farmers harvest a good crop for which they get remunerative rates, there is ample grain to meet the requirements
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Centre increases wheat procurement, restricts sugar export up to 8 LMT
By Jitendra Choubey The government’s wheat procurement has seen a notable increase this year, bringing some relief after three consecutive
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Fake News Alert: Dr. Prem Garg, President, India rice exporters federation urges caution on news regarding imposition of 20% duty on rice.
फर्जी समाचार अलर्ट: भारत चावल निर्यातक महासंघ के अध्यक्ष डॉ. प्रेम गर्ग ने चावल पर 20% शुल्क लगाए जाने से
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