Posts By The Indian Express
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162EnglishSugar traders seek Centre’s intervention as prices surge
The Bombay Sugar Merchants Association Limited has sought government intervention in what they call “abnormal price rise in sugar” — the price...
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229EnglishAfter refusing rice to Karnataka, FCI finds no takers in e-auction
DAYS AFTER the Centre discontinued sale of rice to states including Karnataka under the Open Market Sale Scheme – Domestic (OMSS-D) and...
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168EnglishWhy area under maize has hit a plateau in Punjab, and why it is critical that it expands quickly
The sowing of kharif maize is currently ongoing in Punjab, but no major increase is expected in the area under the crop....
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145EnglishWith 85% paddy transplantation left, timely monsoon a blessing in disguise
According to the Punjab Agriculture Department, the state aims to cultivate approximately 31.68 lakh hectare of rice, including non-Basmati and Basmati varieties,...
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157EnglishThe rice row: Taking stock of Karnataka’s demand, gap
State wants 2.28 lakh MT per annum extra, points to FCI stock of 265 lakh MT on June 15, against required buffer...
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264EnglishAgroforestry a viable option to replace rice: Punjab Principal Secretary (Forests and Wildlife) Vikas Garg
Garg discussed the possibility of exploring crop diversification through the adoption of agroforestry in meetings with representatives of the Tree Growers Association...
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141EnglishPunjab’s maize farmers get raw deal from traders, demand govt intervention
Though the MSP for maize is set at Rs 1,962 per quintal, traders purchase dried maize, which meets the procurement specifications, for...
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169EnglishHow India has become relatively atmanirbhar in Pulses compared to Edible Oil
There are two agricultural commodities in which India is significantly import-dependent: Edible oil and pulses. Between 2013-14 and 2022-23 (April-March), the value...
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158EnglishRain ‘washes away’ Punjab’s ambitious DSR plans this year
Punjab may fail to achieve its target of bringing around 5 lakh acres (2.02 lakh hectres) of paddy (non-Basmati) sowing area under...
