The Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Govt sets aside Rs 10,000 cr to boost edible oil production

The Indian government has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) with a financial allocation of ₹10,103 crore. This mission aims...

152

Rice News in English

A rice variety that can address farm fires in Punjab and Haryana: here’s how

Harpreet Singh has cultivated Pusa-44 paddy since 2000, praising its high yield of 35-40 quintals per acre. Developed by IARI and introduced...

195

Wheat News in English

Centre ups wheat allocation after two years under PMGKAY, but states still face 12-20% shortfall vs 2022

The Indian government has increased wheat allocation for nine states under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Pradhan Mantri Garib...

126

Sugar News in English

‘Save Mandvi Sugar from going in pvt hands’: Minister submits memo

A delegation led by Minister Mukesh Patel met Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma to prevent Mandvi Sugar Co-operative from being sold to private hands....

105

Wheat News in English

PMGKAY beneficiaries to get more wheat, says Centre

India's government has partially restored wheat allocation to 10 states under the National Food Security Act, 2013, allocating 35 lakh tonnes to...

116

Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Karnataka to be a key driver of India’s transition to clean energy: Study

Chhattisgarh participated in the Second International Green Hydrogen Conference in New Delhi, focusing on establishing India as a global hub for green...

95

Maize News in English

Drone technology a ‘game-changer’ in agriculture sector, a shot in the arm for sustainable and eco-friendly farming

Sukhdeep Singh from Faridkot, Punjab, finds drone technology transformative for agriculture. Drones efficiently sprayed his five-acre maize field in 30 minutes, reducing...