Have totally reduced the crops produce particularly the paddy in the district during recent kharif season. Based on the agricultural income, gross value addition (GVA) is being calculated and it is useful in calculating per capita […]
Chana prices rose 0.8 per cent to Rs 4,388 per quintal in futures trade
participants built up fresh positions, taking positive cues from spot markets on rising demand from dal mills. At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chana for delivery in January increased by Rs 35, or 0.8 per cent, […]
Punjab’s potato growers have been facing another bad year
The Indian Express explains why the problem is recurrent and what can be done. Punjab farmers have begun harvesting this year’s potato crop. The season will continue until March 2019. With cold stores still stocked with […]
Mustard seed prices in Jaipur fell due to higher arrivals amid weak demand
Arrivals across India were pegged at 125,000 bags (1 bag = 85 kg) compared with 85,000 bags. The oilseed was sold for 4,170-4,175 rupees per 100 kg, down 5-10 rupees. mustard seed futures rose due to […]