Punjab:Paddy procurement picks up, 11.36 LMT grains arrive, 99% purchased
By Nitin Jain The paddy procurement has picked up in all 13 grain markets (mandis) of the district as the
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IIT-Kharagpur develops mechanised ‘Dheki’ to retain value of indigenous rice
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, IIT Kharagpur has developed a mechanized ‘Dheki’—an agricultural tool used for threshing—to separate rice grains from
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Vigilance Bureau arrests Faridkot trader in Punjab paddy scam
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested a trader from Faridkot, Kalu Ram, in connection with the paddy scam in
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Maha farmers cite difficulties in procuring paddy; Bhujbal assures help
Paddy procurement at government-approved centres for the Kharif season 2023-24 is yet to start in Maharashtra’s Gondia and Bhandara districts
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Rice Procurement Dips 9% in October: Regional Variances and Challenges Unfold
In October, India’s rice procurement by FCI saw a significant 9% drop, aligning with reduced production estimates for the 2023–24
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Paddy arrivals in Punjab mandis slower than last year; over 70% crop lifted
By Vishal Joshi As per the Punjab mandi board data, 105 lakh tonnes of paddy arrived till November 1 in
Read MoreHaryana: Notice to rice millers over shortfall in paddy stocks
By Nitish Sharma Amid complaints related to the misuse of “Meri Fasal Mera Byora” portal for fake paddy sales, show-cause
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Haryana: Slow lifting forces authorities to halt arrival of produce in 5 grain markets
By Parveen Arora Slow lifting of procured paddy forced the authorities to halt its arrival in five grain markets for
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High moisture content in paddy leaves Punjab millers jittery
By Ruchika M Khanna High moisture content in paddy that has arrived in the mandis of Punjab is making rice
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Andhra Pradesh: State logs 89% deficit in Oct rainfall; ryots fear drop in paddy, pulses yield
While the southwest monsoon ended with a rain deficiency of 13%, October – the first month of post-monsoon season –
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