Indian agriculture Archives

Kharif sowing gap narrows, but moong, arhar and maize trail last year

India’s kharif sowing reached 89.42 million hectares by July 31, narrowing the acreage gap with last year to 2.9%. However, moong, arhar...

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Rice News in English

Improving monsoon momentum may support kharif sowing, but regional rainfall gaps remain a key risk: Report

India's southwest monsoon improved in July, reducing the rainfall deficit to 7% from 40% in June, supporting hopes of faster kharif sowing....

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Edible Oil News in English

Kharif sowing down 23%: El Nino hit monsoon takes toll on rice, pulses, cotton

India's kharif sowing fell 22.7% to 182.72 lakh hectares by June 25 due to a 45% June rainfall deficit. Soybean acreage plunged...

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Maize News in English

India’s 77 paddy & 65 maize-growing districts prone to at least 10% yield loss on El Nino impact

India has identified vulnerable districts using ICAR’s analysis of crop losses during the El Niño years of 2002, 2004, and 2009. With...

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Wheat News in English

Behind News: Food grain production increased from 265.05 MTs to 357.73 MTs in 10 years in India

India’s agriculture sector contributed about 18% of GVA, rising from Rs 20.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 48.7 lakh crore in...

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Rice News in English

Rising temperatures put India’s rice farming at risk, says FAO-WMO report

A joint report by Food and Agriculture Organization and World Meteorological Organization warns rising heat extremes will intensify across India, threatening rice...

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Rice News in English

Top 5 bio-fertiliser companies transforming Indian agriculture with microbial solutions

Indian agriculture is rapidly adopting microbial solutions to improve soil health and boost yields. Companies like IPL Biologicals, AgroCorp, Crystal Crop Protection,...

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Rice News in English

Indian agriculture sector rejoices in GST reforms; farmers set to benefit big as demand explodes

The Indian agriculture sector welcomes the GST reforms, anticipating benefits for farmers and exporters. Reduced tax rates, faster registration, and 90% provisional...