The New Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

99 per cent of Kharif sowing completed in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has nearly completed Kharif 2025 sowing on 27.75 lakh hectares, 99% of normal. Paddy leads with 15.06 lakh ha, aided...

61

Rice News in English

Telangan : Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy seeks Centre’s intervention to prevent distress sales by farmers

Telangana’s Irrigation & Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy urged the Union government to revise rice procurement norms, extend Rabi 2024-25...

98

Wheat News in English

Government will continue ban on wheat, flour exports: Prahlad Joshi

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi rejected requests to export wheat and flour, prioritizing domestic needs amid production challenges. Punjab’s floods and siltation threaten...

67

Rice News in English

Odisha mulls 12 lakh tonne surplus rice sale through tender if need arises, says Min Patra

The Odisha government told the Assembly it expects a surplus of 12 lakh tonnes of rice after meeting state needs under PDS...

143

Maize News in English

Will assess flood damage to paddy, maize: Govt

The Ministry of Agriculture will form a team to assess flood and rainfall damage to kharif crops, especially paddy and maize, after...

241

Sugar News in English

Government weighs sugar export policy as industry forecasts record production

Despite excess monsoon rainfall affecting parts of Punjab, the government expects minimal impact on overall paddy output. Meanwhile, ISMA projects record sugar...

154

Rice News in English

Telangana : Super-fine mess of negligence: Coarse rice worth crores rots in state godowns

Ration shops in Telangana face outrage as cardholders receive worm-infested and wet rice, with stocks worth crores spoiled due to negligence. Old...

109

Rice News in English

Kerala : Promising fair deal, ‘Chittur Matta’ rice set to hit market

Chittur-Thathamangalam municipality is launching Chittur Matta rice to ensure fair farmer returns and healthier food for consumers. Farmers get Rs 30/kg for...