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Government Pushes Agri Exports to Boost India’s Share in Global Trade

India’s agricultural and allied exports touched US$ 51.9 billion in 2024–25. APEDA is supporting export growth through infrastructure development, quality and market...

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Edible Oil News in English

Oilseed Cultivation Expands; Production Rises to 429.89 Lakh Tonnes

India’s oilseed area rose to 304.40 lakh hectares in 2024–25, lifting output to 429.89 lakh tonnes. The NMEO-OS, MSP, import tariffs and...

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Rice News in English

“Economic Survey documents the strength of Indian agriculture and rural India”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Economic Survey highlights strong gains in agriculture and rural development, citing record foodgrain output,...

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Wheat News in English

Minimum Support Prices: From Safety Net to Self-Sufficiency

India’s MSP ensures farmers receive at least 50% above production costs for 22 crops, including wheat, paddy, pulses, and oilseeds. Recent hikes...

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Sugar News in English

A Separate Team to be Formed within ICAR for Sugarcane Research: Shivraj

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that ICAR will set up a dedicated team for sugarcane research and policy. Speaking at...

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Rice News in English

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Two Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed in India

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled India's first genome-edited rice varieties—DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1—developed by ICAR....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India to Lead the World in Green Hydrogen: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi

India is advancing in green hydrogen production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with a ₹19,744 crore allocation. Union Minister Pralhad...