In a significant move aimed at stabilizing food prices and ensuring affordable nutrition, the Government of India has reported substantial sales of its Bharat Brand food products. Since the launch of Bharat Dal in July 2023, […]
ISMA pegs India’s 2024-25 sugar production at 33.3 million tonnes
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has released its first estimate for the 2024-25 season (October-September), the net sugar production is estimated lower at 29.3 million tonnes, from 31.96 million tonnes produced in previous […]
Amid worries over retail inflation, Odisha collaborates with NAFED to reduce potato costs.
In Odisha, although there has been a consistent supply of potatoes from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, retail prices have stayed unregulated. To tackle this issue, the state government has collaborated with the National Agricultural Cooperative […]
Chana 2024-25 acreage up from last year, but down from normal
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported a significant increase in Chana sowing across India as of December 9, 2024. The sowing area for Chana rose by 7.1%, reaching 8,609 thousand hectares (Ha.), compared to […]