Due to the early harvest of some kharif crops in particular areas, the government has announced an increase in minimum support prices (MSPs) of 2–7% for rabi crops. Wheat and masur (lentil), two important winter crops […]
The government considers extending the ban on parboiled rice.
India, the leading exporter of parboiled rice, may increase its export tax in order to reduce local prices. There are actually numerous types of rice grown in India, including parboiled rice, which makes up around 30% […]
Kharif rice sowing area increased by 4.4%
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif rice is increased by 4.4 percent to 20,988 thousand hectares as against 20,109 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Chhattisgarh stands […]
Kharif Maize Sowing area increased by 4%
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif maize is increased by 4 percent to 8,579 thousand hectares as against 8,262 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Madhya Pradesh […]
MEP for Basmati rice will reduce from US$1,200 to US$850 per tonne
After millers and dealers complained about a dramatic decline in overseas sales of the premium aromatic grain, INDIA will lower the floor price for basmati rice exports in the upcoming days, according to individuals familiar with […]
Wheat 2024 output target of 114 Mln.tonnes for coming rabi season.
In the upcoming rabi season, the Center has set a goal of producing 114 million tonnes of wheat, which is 1.3 million tonnes more than the output of 112.7 million tonnes (according to the third advance […]
Kharif rice sowing area increased by 2.7%:
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif rice is increased by 2.7 percent to 41,152 thousand hectares as against 40,072 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Uttar Pradesh […]
Kharif Maize sowing area increased by 3%.
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif maize is increased by 3 percent to 8,465 thousand hectares as against 8,201 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Madhya Pradesh […]
Kharif Maize sowing area increased by 3%.
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif maize is increased by 3 percent to 8,333 thousand hectares as against 8,097 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Madhya Pradesh […]
Kharif rice sowing area increased by 2.7%:
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif rice is increased by 2.7 percent to 40,341 thousand hectares as against 39,281 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Uttar Pradesh […]
After India’s Driest August in Over 100 Years, More Grain Export Curbs Likely
After India’s driest August in more than a century, additional grain export restrictions are likely for other crops, the government has also set stockpile restrictions. Since at least 1901, India’s August rainfall has been at its […]
India exempts some nations from rice curbs for food security.
For the sake of food security, India has allowed certain rice shipments to Mauritius, Bhutan, and Singapore after the South Asian country imposed severe export restrictions to regulate domestic prices. According to a notification from the […]
Indian Rice stock is the lowest in 2023 as compared to the last five years.
The majority of the procurement occurs in the first half of the year, which causes the stock of rice to steadily increase. But because rice is a Kharif crop, which is typically grown in June or […]
Kharif Maize sowing area increased by 2%.
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif maize is increased by 2 percent to 8,125 thousand hectares as against 7,942 thousand hectares sowed during the same period in last year. Madhya […]
Kharif rice sowing area increased by 4.3%:
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif rice is increased by 4.3 percent to 36,079 thousand hectares as against 34,579 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Uttar Pradesh […]
Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger
On July 17, Russia declared a halt to a ground-breaking wartime agreement that permitted grain to travel from Ukraine to regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia where hunger is a growing danger and high […]