The Telegraph Online, Author at AgriInsite

Centre approves 3 percentage point hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief, wheat MSP

The central government has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for over one crore employees and...

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Wheat News in English

Cabinet hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 to Rs 2,425/quintal for 2025-26

The Indian Cabinet has approved a 6.59% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat, raising it to ₹2,425 per quintal...

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Rice News in English

Cabinet sticks to Rs.500 bonus for only fine rice

The Telangana government will extend the Rs.500 bonus to fine rice varieties only, starting next season, despite calls for broader inclusion. With...

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Rice News in English

Shrinking bowl: Rising input cost & low returns force cut in rice cultivation

Farmers in Bengal's rice belt, including East Burdwan, Birbhum, and Hooghly, are scaling back rice cultivation, impacting the state's food self-sufficiency. Spiraling...

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Maize News in English

People in ‘maize bowl’ of Bihar dish out reluctance and lack of enthusiasm towards elections

Bihar's "maize bowl" voters show reluctance in elections, citing unfulfilled promises and economic woes. Despite high maize productivity, lack of infrastructure and...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil industry body seeks govt intervention as mustard seed prices fall below MSP

Edible oil industry body SEA has expressed concern over wholesale prices of mustard seeds falling below the minimum support price of Rs...

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Rice News in English

Kerala government launches own rice brand to counter Union government’s Bharat Rice

Rice has become a political tool in Kerala with the state government launching its own brand to counter the Union government’s Bharat...

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English

Climate crisis in Maharashtra’s Beed forces women to choose between uterus and livelihoods

In the semi-arid lands of Maharashtra’s Beed district, women face a stark choice — endure hysterectomies or risk losing their livelihoods. Climate-induced...