THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has shortened the effectivity of import permits to ensure proper compliance and enough supply of rice in the market. In a memorandum circular
The Congress government in Chhattisgarh had hoped to gain support by offering a higher paddy procurement price. They promised Rs 2,500 per quintal to farmers, but the BJP
India otherwise has banned wheat and broken exports since last year as a measure to check domestic inflation. However, some exports are allowed on a government-to-government basis
India greenlights the export of 9 lakh tonnes of broken rice to five countries, along with a substantial wheat and wheat products allocation to Bhutan. The Ministry of
There is ‘feminisation’ of agriculture sector, with number of women increasing in multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs and labourers. The last century saw advancement
We are anticipating the paddy production to cross 205 lakh MT this year, said Punjab Agriculture department Director Jaswant Singh The State, Known As The Food Bowl Of The
Decline of 6% on year, target 77.4 MT by March, 2024 Major contributors to paddy procurement include Punjab (18.42 MT), Haryana (5.87 MT), Telangana (1.97 MT), Chhattisgarh (1.28
Three Pakistani entities had approached the High Court in 2008 stating that it already has ‘Super Basmati’ rice and India exporting under the same name will amount to
This export is permitted through the National Cooperative Exports Limited. New Delhi: The Indian government has allowed the export of specific amounts of wheat, wheat flour