Cyclone Dana has formed over the Bay of Bengal, intensifying from a deep depression and now moving towards the coastline of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone is projected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park […]
Bharat Brand set to expand with new launches- Chana Whole and Bharat Masoor Dal
The Bharat Brand, a government initiative designed to provide essential goods at subsidized prices to support consumer and to keep retail price in check, is set to expand its offerings in Phase 2. In Phase 1, […]
Australian pulses racing towards a strong harvest
Australian pulse production is on track to reach record levels this season, driven by robust international demand, particularly from India, a key consumer of chickpeas and lentils, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank. The 2024/25 pulse harvest—including […]
Union Cabinet Increases MSP for Rabi Crops 2025-26: Wheat, Mustard and Chana.
The Union Cabinet has approved new Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for the upcoming marketing season 2025-26, with wheat MSP increasing by Rs 150 per quintal to Rs 2,425; mustard MSP increased by Rs […]
SOPA : India’s Soybean Prospects for 2024 – Rising Yields Compensate Area Reduction
As per Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), first estimates for kharif 2024, India’s Soybean crop was estimated at 12.5 million tonne, 5.9 % higher than last year which was 11.8 million tonne, However the key […]
Price of Tur and Urad declined by almost 10% in last three months
Prices of Tur and Urad in major mandis had declined on an average 10% over the past three months. Mandi prices of most pulses are on declining trend in recent months due to improved availability and […]
USDA: Brazil’s sugar production forecast has been adjusted downward to 43MT.
In 2024, Brazil faced severe weather challenges, including a rise in heat waves across multiple regions. Although the complete impact of fires on sugarcane production is still uncertain, officials believe that the overall damage will not […]
Record Paddy Production, But Procurement faces Delays
The total rice production for the 2023-24 season is estimated at a record 137.825 million tonnes (MT), which is 2.070 MT higher than the previous year’s production of 135.755 MT. Procurement of rice commenced in almost […]
India’s Initiative Towards Self-Reliance In Oil Seed Sector.
India, The World’s Second Largest Oil Consuming Country, where production wise it stands in fourth position after United states, Brazil and China. India roughly consumes around 22-23 million tonne of edible oil annually, where 57 % […]
Expected little increase in wheat MSP
In consideration of market availability and commodity prices worldwide, the government is anticipated to declare a 5% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat, a crucial rabi crop for the upcoming marketing season 2025–2026 […]
Record-Breaking Paddy Production, Kickstarts Procurement Season”
According to the Final estimates released by Department of Agriulture and Farmers welfare 🌾🌾for the 2023-24 season, total rice production is projected to reach a record 137.825 million tonnes (MT), which is 2.070 MT higher than […]
Kharif Urad (Black Matpe) Crop Update: Decreased Acreage and Quality Concerns Affect Prices
The Agriculture Ministry has reported a 5.7% reduction in the area under Urad (Black Matpe) cultivation for the current Kharif season, bringing the total to 3.07 million hectares, down from 3.26 million hectares last year. The […]
India’s Struggle for Edible Oil Self-Sufficiency: Oilseed Production dips by 4% in Kharif 2024.
India , One of the world largest Edible Oil Importer’s, dream towards Self- Sustainability, remains as a dream for this Kharif season, 2024. According to Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare,Final Estimates of major agricultural crops […]
Big Cardamom Market Faces Supply Challenges Due to Adverse Weather
Big cardamom, a key spice in the global market, is currently facing significant supply disruptions due to adverse weather conditions. Floods and heavy rains in major producing states such as Assam have caused irregular auctions, impacting […]
Tur Sowing Progress
As per recent release (as on 19th July 2024), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that Tur sowing is up by 73% to 3,348 thousand ha. from 1,934 thousand ha. at the same corresponding […]
“IMD: Southwest Monsoon Blankets India by July 2, Eases Heat Wave Impact”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the southwest monsoon covered the entire country by July 2, 2024, six days ahead of the normal date of July 8. The monsoon initially arrived early in Kerala and […]
India may not be allowed to export sugar until at least October.
According to a government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, India is unlikely to loosen its limits on sugar exports until at least October, and any consideration of the ban will come only after […]
Canada Principal Field Crop Acreage, 2024
Canadian farmers reported planting more Lentils, Dry Peas, Soybeans, and Oats, but fewer acres of Wheat, Canola, Corn and Barley, according to the June 2024 Field Crop Survey. Provincial reports indicated slower seeding progress compared with the five-year […]
Rise of Used Cooking Oil: A Sustainable Resource
In an era where sustainability and waste reduction are essential, used cooking oil has emerged as alternative resource which is economically feasible. Used cooking oil is no longer only a byproduct of the culinary world that […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from Rabi season and incorporated […]