Indian farmers Archives

Indian farmers complete wheat harvest near Pak border amid tensions

Farmers in Punjab and Rajasthan have completed wheat harvesting near the India-Pakistan border, officials confirmed Thursday. The early harvest was prompted by...

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Rice News in English

Bonanza For Farmers As RBI Raises Collateral-Free Agriculture Loan Limit To Rs 2 Lakh

In a significant step to aid farmers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans from...

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Wheat News in English

India’s Wheat Surge: A Boost for Global Supply

Indian farmers have increased wheat sowing by 6.6% to 20 million hectares since October 1, boosting production prospects. Meanwhile, rapeseed and mustard...

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Maize News in English

Ethanol push sees farmers planting record area under maize this kharif

Corn (maize) seems to be the new-found love of the Indian farmers this kharif season. With the government’s push for higher ethanol...

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Wheat News in English

India raises 2016 wheat support price by 5.2 pct – minister

India has increased the government purchase price for new-season wheat to 1,525 rupees per 100 kg, up from 1,450 rupees in 2015....

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Rice News in English

India’s rice area grows on higher prices, cotton sowing lags

Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares of rice, up 3.7% from last year, driven by high prices. Despite this increase, weather...

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Rice News in English

Good Monsoon Rains Help Indian Farmers Plant More Rice, Pulses

(Bloomberg) -- India's farmers have increased rice and pulse planting areas due to higher-than-average monsoon rains. Rice is planted on 27.7 million...

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Rice News in English

Growing rice by direct seeding: Laying a new field

Private sector investment in Indian agriculture technologies has slowed, but a new joint venture between RiceTec and Mahyco promises climate-smart innovations for...

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Rice News in English