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 […]
According to a government research, climate change would significantly reduce India’s rice, wheat, and maize production by 2080.
Rainfed rice yields are predicted to plummet by 20% by 2050, the administration informed Parliament on Tuesday, and if adaptation measures are not implemented, the situation would drastically decline by 2080, with production decreasing by 47%. […]
Rice and Maize Kharif Sowing Update
Kharif rice sowing area increased by 19.9%: According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under kharif rice is increased by 19.9 percent to 11,484 thousand hectares as against 9578 thousand hectares sowed during […]
Food grain production to decline 6% in 2023-24, says govt; wheat output projected at record 112 MT
The agricultural ministry announced on Friday that the production of food grains in the 2023–24 crop year (July–June) is predicted to decrease by 6% to 309.34 million tonne (MT), from 329 MT in the previous crop […]
Govt extends 20% export tax on parboiled rice until further order.
The Indian government decided on Wednesday to keep the 20% export tax on parboiled rice in effect past March 31. In August of last year, the government levied a 20 percent tariff on the export of […]
Summer rice sowing area decreased by 2.7%:
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under Summer rice is decreased by 2.7 percent to 3,929 thousand hectares as against 4,037 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Telangana stands […]
Bharat rice to hit market, with price tag of Rs 29/kg.
According to sources, the government has decided to stop price increases by selling grain that has been subsidized through retail outlets as part of the Bharat rice project starting next week. In the coming days, a […]
Rabi rice sowing area decreased by 8.0%:
According to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the area under Rabi rice is decreased by 8.0 percent to 841 thousand hectares as against 915 thousand hectares sowed during the same period last year. Tamil Nadu […]
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 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 […]