Kharif season Archives

Ryots gearing up for Kharif season in Andhra Pradesh

With the early arrival of the monsoon expected in Andhra Pradesh, farmers in Krishna and NTR districts are preparing for the Kharif...

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Rice News in English

Punjab sets target to bring 5-lakh acres under direct seeding of rice

Punjab has launched the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) method for the kharif season to save groundwater and reduce farming costs. With...

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Rice News in English

Paddy, pulses acreage has increased this kharif season: Centre

Paddy and pulses cultivation has expanded this kharif season, the Agriculture Ministry said. As of May 2, paddy acreage rose by 3.44...

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Wheat News in English

There is a possibility of a decrease in wheat production due to increasing heat in March

The impact of climate change on agriculture in India is becoming increasingly evident, with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events...

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Maize News in English

Maize Production: Wheat and maize production increased due to good rains

In Nashik, Rabi crops were successfully sown on 1,15,000 hectares, marking an increase of 30,000 hectares compared to last year, thanks to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

March WASDE maintains 2024-’25 forecast for corn use in ethanol

The USDA maintained its 2024-25 corn use forecast for ethanol at 5.5 billion bushels, with no change to the season-average price of...

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English

Switch from rice to cultivating millet & maize could boost farmer incomes: Study

A new study suggests that shifting from rice to climate-resilient cereals like millet, maize, and sorghum could cut climate-induced production losses by...